The Agile Speaker is a new approach to presentation skills training.
Our digital course, The Agile Speaker, is a comprehensive and complete communication and presentation programme delivered by renowned communication expert Maryanne Johnston, packed with invaluable teachings, resources and templates.
You’re in control: the course is there whenever you need it. Study at the pace and time that suits you. No need to get lots of people together for a workshop at a set time.
The Agile Speaker can be used as a stand alone programme for individuals, as well as for teams looking to create and maintain consistency across their communication.
With 12 months access granted from the point of subscription, The Agile Speaker is the smart way to gain lifelong communication skills and confidence in a flexible way that works around your life.
Individual Development
- Build good habits
- Feel more confident
- Save time preparing well structured communication
Team Development
- A common process for preparing and delivering team presentations
- A structured plan to support your Marketing department and speakers
- Think strategically about Question and Answer sessions
HR Support
- Access to a dashboard to keep track on group progress
- Tech support – we are on hand to handle any queries within 24 hours
- Discount when buying 10+ log ins
- Optional 20 min Zoom call lead by Maryanne to introduce the course to groups of 10+
‘I felt the learning outcomes were excellent for the price point. Well researched and well delivered. There is something in the course for beginners straight through to more advanced speakers.’
Laura Westring,
Senior Strategic Comms and Culture Manager,
Amiqus.
The programme was very easy to follow with a lot of practical help and tips. … wish I had done this course a long time ago!
Julie Wilby
I very much enjoyed the course. I was struck by how logical the strategies were … I definitely felt much more confident at the end of the course and have collated the downloaded materials as a valuable resource for ongoing personal development.
Moira Webley,
Associate, Bell Ingram LLP
22 short films covering 5 key topics
Includes learning reviews, demos and handouts
Total time to complete the course – 2.5 hours
Companies wanting to buy multiple log ins please contact us for pricing.
The Agile Speaker Presentation Masterclass with Maryanne Johnston
£295.00 Plus VAT per person for a 12 month subscription
Masterclass Bundle: £375.00 Plus VAT per person
Includes 12 month subscription for the Presentation and Elevator Pitch Masterclass courses
Click below to see an example from the Presentation Masterclass course.
Delivery: How to come across as relaxed, clear and confident – face to face and online
- 50 minutes
- Pace
- Pauses & Eye Contact
- How Adrenalin Affects Us
- Delivery Techniques
- Your Relaxed Conversational Style
- Online Presentation
- Presentation on Camera
- On Screen Presentation
Your Toolkit for Preparation: How to save time
- 20 minutes
- Preparation – Notes
- Preparation – Delivery
Structuring your content: How to create engaging material
- 20 minutes
- Understanding your audience
- How to make your presentation memorable
- How to start and close your presentation
Using visual aids: How to support your message, not distract your listener
- 20 minutes
- Using Visual Aids
- Using Visual Aids – Delivery
Handling questions: How to plan for Q&A and handle challenging questions
- 20 minutes
- Introduction to handling questions
- Preparation for handling questions
- Handling questions
- Follow up
Other Digital Courses
Elevator Pitch Masterclass
Unlimited access for 12 months
7 short films with learning reviews
Downloadable resources and handouts
Personalised CPD certificate
Total time to complete – 45 mins
Frequently asked questions
How do I buy The Agile Speaker®?
1. For individuals:
If you are using a laptop, desktop or tablet, you can buy The Agile Speaker® course here . Scroll down and click ‘Subscribe’.
2. Group licenses for an organisation:
The Agile Speaker® is available to buy in bulk for organisations of all sizes and types.
Pricing (exc. VAT) for the individual courses is as follows.
Presentation Masterclass:
|
No of users |
Discount |
Price per person |
|
£295.00 |
||
|
10+ users |
10% |
£265.00 |
|
50+ users |
20% |
£235.00 |
|
100+ users |
30% |
£205.00 |
|
400+ users |
40% |
£175.00 |
Elevator Pitch Masterclass:
| No of Users | Discount | Price Per Person |
| £145 | ||
| 10+ users | 10% | £130.50 |
| 20+ users | 20% | £116 |
| 30+ users | 30% | £101.50 |
| 40+ users | 40% | £87 |
Please contact us to set this up.
A Bundle Discount is available: if you buy both digital courses, the total cost will be £375 + VAT.
What do I get when I buy access to The Agile Speaker®?
1. Individuals:
- A series of bite sized interactive films covering the core topics (Presentation Masterclass: 22 films; Elevator Pitch Masterclass: 6 films)
- Learning reviews for each film
- A library of podcasts and resources to support your learning
- One-year access to the course via web
- Tech support Monday-Friday 9am-5pm GMT
2. Group licenses for an organisation:
Organisation admin tools
- Access to a dashboard with analytics that will allow you to track and manage usage of The Agile Speaker® courses within your organisation
Licensed user access
- A series of short interactive films covering the core topics (Presentation Masterclass: 22 films; Elevator Pitch Masterclass: 6 films)
- Learning reviews for each film
- A library of podcasts and resources to support your learning
- One-year access to the course
- Tech support Monday-Friday 9am-5pm GMT
How do I log in to The Agile Speaker®?
For individuals:
Once you have subscribed, to access The Agile Speaker® course:
- Go to The Agile Speaker and click Member Log In on the top right hand corner
- You will be prompted to log in
For licensed users in an organisation:
- Check your email (check your spam folder!) for an invitation to log in.
- Follow the link in the email to change your password.
- Go to The Agile Speaker log in
If you cannot find your email invitation, please contact us.
What devices can I use to access The Agile Speaker®?
You can access the entire course online through The Agile Speaker log in.
Can I get a refund on The Agile Speaker®?
For individuals:
Requesting a refund varies depending on where you purchased:
Desktop Version:
- Request a full refund within 7 days of your purchase.
- Email us at mj@maryannejohnston.co.uk and include your email and date of purchase and we’ll be able to help you out.
2. Group licenses for an organisation:
You have seven (7) days from signing your contract to cancel without penalty.
How long do The Agile Speaker® courses take to complete?
The course is designed to be self-paced.
Presentation Masterclass will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete and Elevator Pitch Masterclass will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Each course is designed to be completed over short periods of time.
Each lesson shows how long it will take to complete.
Presentation Masterclass has 22 short films, each film is approximately 4 – 6 minutes, followed by a learning review.
Elevator Pitch Masterclass has 6 short films, each one lasting between 2 & 7 minutes, supported by a learning review.
All lessons & learning reviews are required to complete the course and receive a personalised CPD certificate.
The course is designed to follow a logical order however you can complete it in any order you like.
You can take the course as many times as you like during your access period.
Does the content in The Agile Speaker® get updated?
Yes, we add new content to the news and podcast sections that support ongoing learning.