Client stories
Intensives, one-to-one programmes and team workshops. Different paths but all with the same outcome: more confident, grounded speakers who actually enjoy being heard.
“Matthew! It’s Anna. I’ve been meaning to message you to say THANK YOU so much for my space on the retreat last year. I now work for a premier league football team and rugby team and speak in front of groups regularly, multiple times per week. I love it now having found my style and feeling more able to honour that rather than trying to fit in a box. Thank you so much again. Changed my life!”
“I had the privilege of attending the RESET retreat with Matt and his incredible team, and it was nothing short of transformative. Over three days, I learnt practical tools and techniques to elevate my public speaking, not just in how I shape my content, but also in how I look, sound, and connect with an audience. The balance of skill-building and wellbeing was powerful, and I left feeling both re-energised and equipped with new approaches I know I’ll use again and again. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly reset and invest in your personal growth, I can’t recommend Matt and the RESET retreat highly enough.”
“Working with Matt has been a genuinely enlightening experience. I hadn't realised how much PR and media preparation was intertwined with sociology and self-perception. This collaboration has not only greatly enhanced my confidence but also equipped me with comprehensive framework and tools to advance my skills.”
“Working with Matt Matheson has been a game-changer. He’s not just a speaking coach — he’s a listener, a guide, and a master at unlocking your authentic voice. Matt helped me structure my message, refine my delivery, and speak with confidence and clarity. I walked away from every session feeling more prepared, more grounded, and more ‘me.’ If you want to truly connect with your audience, Matt’s your man. Highly recommended.”
“This retreat was highly transformational. If you’re looking for a way to increase your confidence in public speaking and change the way you feel about it, I would highly highly highly recommend doing this retreat! I had experiences where I honestly didn’t feel I could do it which I managed to overcome in this retreat and I am still feeling more confident within myself, with public speaking and with the tools learnt a month on! I’ve struggled with confidence for years especially when it comes to speaking and self expression but the practical and transformational tools Matt coaches you through have made a huge difference to my personal and professional life. Thank you!”
“I absolutely loved Reset: Public Speaking Retreat hosted by Matt & Beth & Zoe & Adam. The whole arc of the three days was beautifully crafted with each part building naturally to the next. It helped me clearly vocalise who I am, what I do, and why I’m good at it, all within a supportive group who chose to master their voice together. The setting at Florence House was gorgeous with amazing meals, yoga, meditation, and nervous system training. Matt and his team created a holistic experience combining the physical, energetic, and spiritual aspects of voice.”
“Matt's speaking programme is inspirational and powerful. I applied my learning on a panel at an international conference recently and someone said afterwards, 'you are such a great speaker'. Thank you Matt! That was purely because of you!”
“Over the RESET: public speaking retreat, I gained even more clarity on my presence and what is important to me when public speaking. By lasering into this, I showed up more authentically aligned with my purpose, sharing my message from my heart. Matt and the team were great at creating a safe, supportive and trusting environment. Not only did I grow personally, learn tools and embody how I wanted to show up when public speaking, I also got to meet a great bunch of people from different walks of life.”
“Matt's coaching gave our team the confidence, preparation, and presence we needed, making our event a real success.”
“Matt helped me say ‘Hasta la vista, public speaking anxiety’.”
“Matt was an enormous help when I had to prepare for delivering my first keynote speech. His coaching sessions and expert advice built my confidence and improved my technique, so that I was able to deliver a talk that I feel proud of. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a coach to help them improve their public speaking skills.”
“Matt has created a wonderful space for anyone who wants to explore how to show up as a speaker in their lives and work. This goes beyond traditional 'public speaking' training, and looks much more deeply at how you can have influence and impact that is completely in line with your own personal style and preferences. The combination of training in a retreat setting makes this a powerful and really enjoyable experience — no matter what your starting point.”
“I was so nervous coming into this training. Scared to be vulnerable about things I find uncomfortable but Matt created a space where we all felt equal and confident enough to share ourselves with one another. I broke down the barriers with the group and feel so much more confident taking those skills forward and breaking down those barriers with an audience!”
“I had the best time at Matt's public speaking retreat. I found it challenging, enlightening and a great opportunity to reflect on how I want myself to be perceived when speaking to an audience. Everything from the location, workshops and food were really well planned and it did give me time to ‘reset/retreat’. I've come away feeling that I've enhanced my skills, met some great new friends and now have the confidence to stand in front of an audience and present in a truly authentic way.”
“On arriving to the reset retreat I was extremely cautious and nervous, not too sure what to expect. I have learnt a lot about myself and my weaknesses. Matt’s coaching tools, ideas and practices have been so insightful to me and the group. I left feeling like a brand new person, a rebirth into now and not the past. I feel my future speaking events will be completely different as I have all the knowledge to apply myself in the manner I wish.”
“This is a truly immersive experience that helped not only with my public speaking but in building my confidence in general.”
“I'm very grateful for this opportunity to be at Matt's retreat. The hosts were the most welcoming people. They held the space so beautifully, with so much empathy. I have come back with a sense of belonging in this world, with much more drive and inspiration. And I'm ready to have my first public speaking gig, all thanks to this retreat.”
“Matthew’s 6-Point Speaker Programme is a game-changer. His structured approach helped me refine my communication style, build confidence, and deliver with impact and credibility. The focus on storytelling, vocal presence, and mindset gave me practical tools to engage any audience. Matthew’s coaching is super supportive. Highly recommend!”
“After spending time with Matt, I now have a clear picture of how to set myself up for success when I do any form of public speaking. This has created so much value for me as a person as well as my team/company, thank you Matt!”
“Matt's expertise shone in our training day. His warmth and candour made us feel so comfortable in a scenario that many of us were wary of at the beginning of the session. His tips on storytelling and public speaking were incredibly helpful and tailored to our everyday work experiences. Personally I feel much more prepared after the training — I can't wait to put my learnings into practice.”
“My colleagues and I took part in a day-long workshop with Matt and I can honestly say it exceeded any expectations I had. I left feeling inspired, confident and ready to up my public speaking game. Matt was kind, patient and supportive during the session and the content was jam-packed with useful takeaways I'll use on a daily basis. He's worth every penny!”
“An incredibly impactful workshop with Matthew, who created a safe and non-judgmental environment to practise the fundamentals of public speaking. His approach seamlessly combined emotional and practical insights, making it easier to build confidence and speak effectively to any audience. I’d jump at the chance to attend another workshop with him!”
“I was lucky enough to attend a workshop with Matt ahead of my first speaking engagement at BrightonSEO, and his advice changed my whole approach to presenting. After being complimented on my public speaking skills, I was able to arrange an in-office workshop for my team to help everyone improve their public speaking skills and confidence. It was an amazing session and everyone felt supercharged afterwards!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed and got huge value from my time with Matt. As a business owner I have to deliver presentations regularly to new and existing clients; this has never been my strongest skill and I often left meetings feeling like I hadn't delivered my message to the fullest. Since completing Matt's 6-point speaker programme I have gained new skills and confidence that have improved the quality of my presentations, which has also positively affected leads coming into my business.”
“Matthew's insightful coaching helped me refine my unique perspective, ensuring it resonated powerfully with my niche audiences. His guidance supported me in achieving my keynote performance goals, and the sessions were always reflective, inquisitive, and guided by expert insights. I have no hesitations in recommending Matthew to anyone seeking an expert coach to elevate their speaking and performance skills and impact.”
“Working with Matt gave me a framework to increase my impact and work with my energy. Much more than the techniques, it gave me the confidence to deliver credible, impactful and energising sessions. The combination of practice, practical tools and exercises and tailored feedback was so useful.”
“Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a public speaking workshop with the amazing Matt Matheson – The Speaking Coach – and it completely changed the way I think about public speaking. I used to approach public speaking with dread. Now, thanks to Matt, I've learned to approach it like any other skill. If you want to get better at something, you don’t shy away from it; you embrace it, practise it, and work to master it. So, thank you, Matt, for a great day and training that will stay with me forever.”
“Matt was absolutely brilliant in the workshop he delivered! There was a slick structure to the day that worked to build everyone’s confidence and really bring us together as a group. He was very positive and supportive throughout and made it personal despite the large group. Very impressive!”
“I had such a great day with Matt. I was feeling nervous about my talk going into this session but the day was filled with tips to help and inspire. I'm actually looking forward to my talk now.”
“Matt is the best trainer on storytelling and public speaking, period.”
“I just wanted to say thank you again for your advice, support and wisdom at the speaker training day for Brighton earlier this year. Your tips really stayed with me, helped me to prepare and helped me to ‘let things go’ and I absolutely loved being on stage in the end! I got so much value out of your day and I feel like you’ve set me up for life with your tips for speaking – so thank you again for everything!”
“Matt is a professional speaking coach. I wholeheartedly recommend him for his exceptional speaker training. His expertise was invaluable in getting me ready for the largest public speaking event in my career so far. Matt provided clear guidance throughout the whole process, from setting up your personal objectives to strategies for comfortably reaching them. I was particularly impressed by his feedback process where he finds and fixes possible issues during your deck delivery.”
“When I went to see Matt, I genuinely was TERRIFIED of public speaking. I needed to host a big speaking event for work and so booked Matt. What a GOOD INVESTMENT. He took me from an anxious mess to a decent speaker who no longer feels nervous about speaking publicly. I am beyond grateful to Matt and think he has a gift for making miracles happen and ridding you of your nerves. Book him. You won't regret it.”
“Matt has a very structured and easy-to-apply approach to public speaking. We had less than 2 weeks together, and after the talk I got compliments from the audience on how professional, confident and clear my message was. I can't recommend working with Matt enough.”
“The retreat was such an incredible and moving experience. I wasn’t too sure what I was letting myself in for, but it truly exceeded all of my expectations. Having already had a chance to put the new techniques and processes into practice, I can say that they have absolutely changed the game for my public speaking. I now know who I am as a speaker and how to use my voice to be heard. I travelled 11 hours to get to the retreat and would do it again tomorrow!”
“Matt and his team held the retreat both professionally and with great care and passion. It was a wonderfully supportive group and I felt safely held and encouraged to push my comfort zone in speaking up and owning my authentic voice. I came away feeling more confident in who I am and what I have to say and believing in myself as a public speaker. I’m excited about where this will lead.”
“A wonderful way to connect with yourself and your identity as a speaker. Matt's methodology for working up content and his ideas about how to approach speaking are transformational. Matt has a particular talent for supporting people without being intrusive. Florence House is a wonderful place, and the retreat was truly special.”
“I have never had the opportunity to rest, reset and focus on my confidence and public speaking before. I tend to put my head in the sand until I’m asked to do a presentation and then spend days worrying about it. Matt and the team created such an amazing space to do this work. I left the retreat feeling more confident in my own voice, in what I had to say and much more prepared to speak in public.”
“Unexpectedly moved by a group of wonderfully powerful and capable people. Expected public speaking coaching but went away with so much more.”
“Booking with Matt has been an absolute joy, from the first emails and meetings to discuss our company’s needs to the day itself. During our team’s sessions, Matt dealt with everyone's initial nerves and concerns immediately and by the end we were all more capable communicators with a workbook and skillset to use and develop. We will absolutely be using Matt again and will recommend him to anyone requiring similar coaching.”
“This was the best training course I've ever done. Both myself and my colleague took so much from our sessions with Matt that will transfer not only across public speaking events but also into our day to day work. Matt creates an environment where you feel encouraged to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself. The mix of practical and theory was great and meant I took so much out of each session.”
“A huge thank you to Matt – for sharing his knowledge; for giving us the space to explore; for holding space for us when it felt uncomfortable; for your encouragement and your enthusiasm. For allowing us to be; no pressure but gently guiding us.”
“This was an amazing retreat! Everyone should do it. We all have moments when we need to express ourselves and be heard, and this retreat absolutely gives you the tools to do this more effectively and authentically. The combination of wonderful kind and caring people, excellent food and surroundings is just what we all need to reset ourselves.”
“Matt has an effortless way of bringing people together to help them understand that they're not the only ones who experience anxiety and confidence issues with public speaking. This, combined with helping people find their own voice and style and to feel confident in themselves is what made this retreat so special.”
“Embarking on this retreat I was a ball of anxiety and fear for my upcoming public speaking engagement. Arriving to meet lovely people, in a wonderful setting was great. The workshops were fantastic and Matt truly provided me with the skills and motivation to change my mindset and boost my confidence.”
“Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a public speaking workshop with the amazing Matt Matheson – The Speaking Coach – and it completely changed the way I think about public speaking. I used to approach public speaking with dread. Now, thanks to Matt, I've learned to approach it like any other skill. If you want to get better at something, you don’t shy away from it; you embrace it, practise it, and work to master it. So, thank you, Matt, for a great day and training that will stay with me forever.”
“Matt was absolutely brilliant in the workshop he delivered! There was a slick structure to the day that worked to build everyone’s confidence and really bring us together as a group. He was very positive and supportive throughout and made it personal despite the large group. Very impressive!”
“I had such a great day with Matt. I was feeling nervous about my talk going into this session but the day was filled with tips to help and inspire. I'm actually looking forward to my talk now.”
“Matt is the best trainer on storytelling and public speaking, period.”
“I just wanted to say thank you again for your advice, support and wisdom at the speaker training day for Brighton earlier this year. Your tips really stayed with me, helped me to prepare and helped me to ‘let things go’ and I absolutely loved being on stage in the end! I got so much value out of your day and I feel like you’ve set me up for life with your tips for speaking – so thank you again for everything!”
“Matt is a professional speaking coach. I wholeheartedly recommend him for his exceptional speaker training. His expertise was invaluable in getting me ready for the largest public speaking event in my career so far. Matt provided clear guidance throughout the whole process, from setting up your personal objectives to strategies for comfortably reaching them. I was particularly impressed by his feedback process where he finds and fixes possible issues during your deck delivery.”
“When I went to see Matt, I genuinely was TERRIFIED of public speaking. I needed to host a big speaking event for work and so booked Matt. What a GOOD INVESTMENT. He took me from an anxious mess to a decent speaker who no longer feels nervous about speaking publicly. I am beyond grateful to Matt and think he has a gift for making miracles happen and ridding you of your nerves. Book him. You won't regret it.”
“Matt has a very structured and easy-to-apply approach to public speaking. We had less than 2 weeks together, and after the talk I got compliments from the audience on how professional, confident and clear my message was. I can't recommend working with Matt enough.”
“The retreat was such an incredible and moving experience. I wasn’t too sure what I was letting myself in for, but it truly exceeded all of my expectations. Having already had a chance to put the new techniques and processes into practice, I can say that they have absolutely changed the game for my public speaking. I now know who I am as a speaker and how to use my voice to be heard. I travelled 11 hours to get to the retreat and would do it again tomorrow!”
“Matt and his team held the retreat both professionally and with great care and passion. It was a wonderfully supportive group and I felt safely held and encouraged to push my comfort zone in speaking up and owning my authentic voice. I came away feeling more confident in who I am and what I have to say and believing in myself as a public speaker. I’m excited about where this will lead.”
“A wonderful way to connect with yourself and your identity as a speaker. Matt's methodology for working up content and his ideas about how to approach speaking are transformational. Matt has a particular talent for supporting people without being intrusive. Florence House is a wonderful place, and the retreat was truly special.”
“I have never had the opportunity to rest, reset and focus on my confidence and public speaking before. I tend to put my head in the sand until I’m asked to do a presentation and then spend days worrying about it. Matt and the team created such an amazing space to do this work. I left the retreat feeling more confident in my own voice, in what I had to say and much more prepared to speak in public.”
“Unexpectedly moved by a group of wonderfully powerful and capable people. Expected public speaking coaching but went away with so much more.”
“Booking with Matt has been an absolute joy, from the first emails and meetings to discuss our company’s needs to the day itself. During our team’s sessions, Matt dealt with everyone's initial nerves and concerns immediately and by the end we were all more capable communicators with a workbook and skillset to use and develop. We will absolutely be using Matt again and will recommend him to anyone requiring similar coaching.”
“This was the best training course I've ever done. Both myself and my colleague took so much from our sessions with Matt that will transfer not only across public speaking events but also into our day to day work. Matt creates an environment where you feel encouraged to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself. The mix of practical and theory was great and meant I took so much out of each session.”
“A huge thank you to Matt – for sharing his knowledge; for giving us the space to explore; for holding space for us when it felt uncomfortable; for your encouragement and your enthusiasm. For allowing us to be; no pressure but gently guiding us.”
“This was an amazing retreat! Everyone should do it. We all have moments when we need to express ourselves and be heard, and this retreat absolutely gives you the tools to do this more effectively and authentically. The combination of wonderful kind and caring people, excellent food and surroundings is just what we all need to reset ourselves.”
“Matt has an effortless way of bringing people together to help them understand that they're not the only ones who experience anxiety and confidence issues with public speaking. This, combined with helping people find their own voice and style and to feel confident in themselves is what made this retreat so special.”
“Embarking on this retreat I was a ball of anxiety and fear for my upcoming public speaking engagement. Arriving to meet lovely people, in a wonderful setting was great. The workshops were fantastic and Matt truly provided me with the skills and motivation to change my mindset and boost my confidence.”
“Matt has transformed the way I prepare my content and physical approach to speaking, which has resulted in me having so much more confidence and belief in myself. For the first time in my life, I'm looking forward to actively seeking my next speaking opportunity.”
“After just 10 sessions with Matt, decades of feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the prospect of public speaking have significantly reduced. Matt's patient, interpersonal approach has given me the tools to succeed, and for that I will be forever grateful.”
“I have nothing but the biggest amount of gratefulness for Matt helping me out. This man has changed my life, and I continue to use the tactics he taught me on a regular basis.”
“Matt worked with client-facing and technical members of Zoonou and the results have been amazing. The quieter voices are speaking up, webcams are on, and there’s now confidence around delivering presentations and meetings online. Matt’s style created positive change that will continue to shape how our team communicates.”
“Working with Matt boosted my confidence in public speaking to a degree I didn't realise was possible. The useful tools & tips are something I consistently reflect on before any speaking arrangement. His empathetic coaching style made the journey so much easier.”
“The session was hugely empowering for myself and the team. Matt facilitated engaging conversation and empowered the team with tools and energy to take positive ownership of how they present and communicate both internally and externally.”
“This was by far the best workshop I have ever been to.”
“I feel like this workshop has been a game-changer for me. I've long avoided public speaking and the impact on my career has been huge. I genuinely feel that Matt has moved the dial — next time an opportunity comes along, I'm going for it.”
“A very cleverly put together workshop. Matt created a supportive, safe environment right away and managed to sneak in fun opportunities to present that built confidence almost without us noticing!”
“Matt instantly put us at ease and tapped into the things that make us most nervous. We all left feeling excited and empowered for the next big event. I presented to the whole company today and people were truly listening — super result!”
“The course developed in this magical way into the realisation that the problems you feel alone with are actually shared by many. Once you understand what you're trying to do, it all becomes easier. Matt made everything very comfortable for me.”
“Matt helped me completely transform my approach to communication and public speaking. His calm, logical teaching and purpose-designed tasks guided huge improvements. Massive thank you, Matt, for turning fear into confidence and control.”
“The course exceeded my expectations. Matt created a relaxed atmosphere that kept us focused on what we were there to achieve. By the end of the day I had a personal, tailored toolkit for public speaking.”
“This is the best workshop I have done to date. Matt is a brilliant teacher who makes you feel comfortable in what can be a very nervous situation. You're taken out of your comfort zone but completely supported.”
“Matt had an excellent way of putting everybody at ease instantly. It was great seeing people’s confidence, including my own, grow throughout the day.”
“Matt's delivery is authentic, original and — importantly — fun. The impact on the team has been visible as everyone is more confident, assured and organised.”
“I’ve sent 40+ people to Matt’s workshops over the years. This time it was finally my turn — and it was outstanding. I came away energised and armed with tools and a plan to bring my vision into reality.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course — something I never thought I'd say about public speaking! It was fun, engaging and informative. Matt has a great ability to bring out confidence in people. Highly recommended.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and learnt so much I can put into practice, not just when presenting but in meetings and everyday life. Matt facilitated the training brilliantly — uplifting, positive and engaging.”
“This course took me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to rethink what makes an engaging speaker. A truly inspirational day.”
“Before making any major decisions now I ask myself: ‘what would Matt say?’. Genuine, positive, energetic — he brings a can-do mentality and achieves results. Strongly recommend working with him.”
“Matt's session was transformational, not just for me but other attendees too. The talk was a huge success on both a professional and personal level. I completely recommend Matt as a speaking coach for talks, workshops, or even chairing meetings.”
“I used to be confident in public speaking… until I wasn’t. Fear stopped me from progressing in my career. Then I did a day with Matt. His methodology made 8 hours fly by — and the result was amazing. I’m genuinely keen to do public speaking for the first time in years.”
“Matt helped me completely transform my approach to podcasting. He gave me an entire toolkit to help me access the joy of speaking. Miracles can happen!”
“I've done several courses in the past, but this was by far the most valuable. Matt's experience, expertise and easy manner made a daunting course extremely enjoyable. Less than six weeks later I can feel the difference in how I see myself and present to others.”
Whether you’re looking to work through one of the products I have on offer, want something more bespoke, or just have an idea you want to share, get in touch and we’ll start working on it right away.
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I look forward to connecting with you.
Matt