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Careers Week: A Public Speaking Masterclass with The Presentation Coach, Graham Davies

20 May 2021, 12:30 pm–2:30 pm

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Knowing how to create and deliver tailored communication to specific audiences is one of the key skills all employers seek. And you need to be able to do it effectively both virtually and in-person. Join us for a unique masterclass with the widely acclaimed Graham Davies. He has been described by Michael Gove as “the single most gifted presentation coach in the UK today.” He is also the author of the bestselling “The Presentation Coach: Bare Knuckle Brilliance for Every Presenter.” In this masterclass Graham will share his unique 5-step methodology for creating and delivering persuasive presentations, whatever the medium. Graham will also draw on his experience as a mentor to politicians at all levels including 22 UK Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Ministers of 3 different countries.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All | UCL students

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Abi Turner

Graham Davies' career as a Professional Speaker started shortly after he was elected President of the Cambridge Union Society.

For the first 12 years after university, he practised Law at the London Criminal Bar. He also performed speaking engagements for corporate clients all over the world, including Ford, IBM, Microsoft, Toyota, McKinsey, Deutsche Bank, UBS, HSBC, Adobe, KPMG and PWC.

In 1998, when the frequency of After Dinner Speeches got to over 100 a year, Graham left the Bar to focus entirely on speaking and presentation coaching for senior executives and politicians.

He has become the leading on-screen Speech Analyst for the BBC, ITV and Sky News.

Graham was a Founding member of the Professional Speaking Association of the United Kingdom and served on its Board for 8 years. He was the first recipient of the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence, as well as the first recipient of the Paul Bridle Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Speaking Industry.

He now spends much of his time plotting to make sure that at least one more of his clients becomes Prime Minister.

This event is part of the Department's Careers Week 2021. Find out about the week and explore more events here.