Rachel Hankey is a professional actress and voice coach who has been working in the industry for over twelve years. During this time she has developed her voice, confidence, self-awareness and her understanding of how to ‘work’ an audience despite nerves. Some years ago she was asked to use her skill in public speaking and performing to help teachers become more confident and engaging for their st
udents. Soon other companies began to ask for advice in public speaking, from doctors speaking at conferences to drama students wishing to develop interviewing and audition techniques. Rachel soon began to realise how many brilliant people found it ‘painful’ to stand up and speak in front of others – be it an audience of one or a thousand. She became more and more fascinated by the art of public speaking and created ‘Sure Speech’ as her reputation grew. Clients include:
• The Chartered Insurance Institute
• Decus
• Lloyds Brokers
• Young Business Man of the Year
• Teachers and School Governors
• Doctors
• Lawyers
• Optometrists
• Real Estate Agents
• Grooms and ‘best man’
“A very refreshing approach and one that was imaginative and informative. We developed our existing speaking skills quickly into a far more polished performance. The difference I saw in my staff after the course was considerable. The sessions were fun and inspiring - my staff were always motivated and given the confidence to stand up and speak in front of peers. I would thoroughly recommend this course – it should be a basic skill for all employees”. Chris Hatt, Chief Executive - Decus
“Rachel’s session was excellent – very engaging and energetic but hugely informative as well”. Sam Roberts, Area Marketing Manager - Chartered Insurance Institute
“I normally dread training days but this session was engaging and inspirational. I learned more in an hour about communicating with pupils than I have done with other, full day courses. By using the techniques my teaching improved immeasurably.”
Mark Rudland, Head of Music - The Chafford School.
“My confidence has improved greatly and instead of feeling sick, I looked forward to the day and actually enjoyed my speech, I am pretty sure the audience did too!”
Robert Toogood, Best Man Speech
