Unlock your personality, presence and power when you speak.
A 3-day immersive experience designed for experienced professionals, business owners and senior leaders who want to present with greater authenticity, influence and ease.
Mon 12th - Wed 14th October 2026 · Florence House, South Coast · Limited to 12 participants
Apply now →Over three days, you’ll learn how to translate your ideas, expertise and personality into presence and power on any stage.
You’ll leave able to:
This intensive combines world-class speaker coaching with practical neuroscience-based techniques that support personal growth and impact.
This intensive is for professionals who need to communicate clearly and confidently when it matters most - in boardrooms, meetings and high-stakes on a big stage.
It’s ideal for:
This is not an introductory course. It’s for those who already communicate as part of their role and are ready to refine, deepen and expand how they do it.
This isn’t a typical public speaking course – it’s an immersive, intensive programme designed to help you reconnect with your voice and confidence at the most authentic level. You won’t just learn techniques – you’ll change your relationship with speaking entirely.
You’re supported every step of the way – not just taught. Expect guidance, reflection, challenge and breakthrough moments that go far beyond the surface-level “presentation tips”.
Three days in a stunning coastal setting give you the space to pause, reflect and integrate the work at a deeper level – mentally, emotionally and physically.
Limited to 12 participants – you’ll find the confidence that comes from genuine connection and shared experience. No big crowds, no judgement – just an open, supportive space.
You’ll learn how to work with your body’s natural responses, not against them – transforming nerves into grounded presence and calm confidence.
Book a 30-minute call with Matt or Beth to explore if it’s right for you.
Lead coach & founder of The Speaking Coach
As your lead, I’m a public speaking and communications coach, hailing from Brighton, UK. Working with clients ranging from The World Health Organisation and the EBRD through to O2 and Virgin, I specialise in helping people say what they need to say when it matters most.
Resilience coach & neuroscience practitioner
Beth brings over 20 years of experience in corporate communications and is the founder of Lovely Messy Humans, a platform dedicated to applying neuroscience insights to everyday life. As a certified Resilience Coach and a graduate of Matt's 6-Point Speaker Programme, Beth has transformed her own journey with public speaking from fear to confidence.
Mindfulness & mental fitness coach
As a Mindfulness Coach, I’m here to coach Mental Fitness habits: simple awareness skills, mindsets and attitudes to allow positive momentum in our daily experience - allowing enjoyment and productivity.
Yoga teacher & massage therapist
As your yoga teacher and massage therapist for this retreat, my intention is to encourage your nervous system to rest. With gentle breath and soothing movement we can bring the mind to settle, allowing the deeper digestion to take place without deliberate thought - leaving you feeling more grounded and calm.
The intensive takes place at Florence House, a beautiful coastal venue nestled at the base of the Seven Sisters on England’s South Coast and is fully inclusive.
You’ll stay in private bedrooms with views of the Downs and enjoy chef-prepared vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks included. The food is amazing!
The setting itself supports the learning:
Across three immersive days, each stage of the intensive builds on the last, blending insight, practice and reflection through a carefully designed process.
Build trust and connection within the group. Explore your current relationship with public speaking, identify the patterns or beliefs that hold you back, and begin the process of letting them go. Through guided exercises and reflection, create a clear personal blueprint for how you want to think, feel and show up when you speak.
The heart of the intensive. Work through Matt's Six Point Speaker Framework in a highly practical, immersive format that integrates coaching, training and doing. Expect focused learning, live practice, constructive feedback and moments of real breakthrough, all within a safe and supportive environment.
The morning focuses on working with the nervous system and grounding the learning in calm, embodied confidence. The remainder of the day is dedicated to translating everything you have gained into your professional and personal life, with space for reflection and integration before the intensive closes.
Places on The Public Speaking Intensive are limited to just 12 participants to maintain the quality and depth of coaching. The investment is £1,500 per person. The first step is an informal conversation with Matt or Beth, a chance to explore your goals, answer questions and make sure the intensive is the right fit for you.
Schedule a 30 minute call with Matt or Beth to talk through your goals and what you are hoping to get from the intensive.
Schedule your call →If it feels right, secure your place on the intensive. The investment is £1,500 per person. You will receive a confirmation email and a welcome pack with all the key details about the venue, timings and how to prepare.
You can pay in full, reserve your place with a deposit, or spread the cost with an agreed payment plan. We will confirm the option that works best for you during your call.
Real outcomes from recent retreats and programmes.
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 recommend doing this retreat. I had experiences where I honestly didn’t feel I could do it which I managed to overcome during this retreat, and I’m still feeling more confident within myself and with the tools I learnt a month on. I’ve struggled with confidence for years, especially around 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!
Helen Lyfe
Career, Mindset + Purpose Coach
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!
Rosie Compton
Conflict Resolution Expert & Executive Coach
For anyone questioning it or saying “one day”, don’t delay and make the plunge. Whilst I've attended a lot of trainings and courses on various self-development topics, there are only a few I would actually recommend – and this is definitely one of them.
Chandni Patel
Coach, Dare To
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.
Verity Stainsby
Director, Chrysalis Talent Development Ltd
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.
Alan Wick
Principal, Alan Wick Associates
This is a truly immersive experience that helped not only with my public speaking but in building my confidence in general.
Daren Packham
Yacht Manager, Ocean Plus
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 a 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 again – it changed my life!
Anna Gordon
Premier League Sports Psychologist
Matt is a professional speaking coach. I wholeheartedly recommend Matt Matheson for his exceptional speaker training.
Luca Tagliaferro
Founder, Luca Tagliaferro SEO Consultancy
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 all the tactics he continues to teach me on a regular basis.
Ollie Aplin
Founder, Mind Journal
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 gave me time to ‘reset’. 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. Thanks Matt and team for a wonderful few days.
Cherry Jordan
Coach, The Brain Spa
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 and company – thank you Matt!
Lawrence White
Operations Director, Nest GI
Matt's session was transformational, not just for myself but for other attendees too. It made such a huge difference to me. On the day, the talk was a success on both a professional level and a personal one too. I completely recommend Matt as a speaking coach – not just for giving talks, but if you need to train people, give workshops or even chair meetings, a session with Matt will help you!
Meg Fen
BrightonSEO Speaker
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