Most public speaking training teaches you techniques. This changes what you believe about yourself as a speaker. That’s the difference that lasts.
Persuade, Inspire and Influence is Zenith Training’s public speaking programme for professionals who want to do more than just get through a presentation. Built on NLP, mindset coaching and 20+ years of real-world experience — because lasting confidence doesn’t come from techniques alone. It comes from changing what you believe about yourself as a speaker.
This public speaking course in Dublin is about influencing as much as speaking. Working with a dedicated public speaking coach, you’ll learn to overcome speaking anxiety, structure your presentations for maximum impact, and master the vocal and body language techniques that give you real presence.
Two programmes. Which one is you?
NLP and coaching at belief level — changing the internal experience of presenting so you show up calm, open and natural in any room.
- ✓3 sessions, 4 hours — working directly on the pattern
- ✓Personalised toolkit built from your session
- ✓A genuine shift, not a better way of coping
Message structure, audience influence and real presence — for professionals who present comfortably and want to be considerably more effective.
- ✓Shape your message so it lands, not just informs
- ✓Influence the room, not just address it
- ✓Own the Q&A and handle challenge with authority
Find Your Voice Here with Coaching
Whether you’re a nervous speaker or simply want to sharpen your delivery, this presentation skills training is built around you. We combine online sessions with real-time coaching, so you can practise and refine your skills from the comfort of your workspace. Microlearning and practical exercises mean you apply new techniques immediately — with fast, lasting improvements that make a real difference.
“Shiera’s ability to provide clear, actionable insights has been a game-changer for me personally. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to gain clarity and confidence in their leadership or entrepreneurial journey.”
— J.M., Co-Founder & Senior Director, Dublin, 2024
Who Will Benefit Most from This Public Speaking Course?
This presentation skills training in Dublin is designed for professionals who want real results — not theory. If any of these sound like you, this course was built for you.
What You’ll Achieve on This Public Speaking Course
This interactive public speaking course in Dublin is built around real outcomes. By the end, you will be able to:
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Why This Presentation Skills Training Stands Out
At the core of everything we do is communication: understanding people, and helping them lead, sell and decide through better conversations.
This public speaking course in Dublin is built for professionals who want real results. Here’s what makes it different:
“I recently attended a half-day, one-on-one session with Shiera before a public speaking event. I found her advice and coaching brilliant — it helped me tremendously on the day. Her work on my presentation allowed me to convey my message exactly the way I wanted. Highly recommend if you’re a nervous public speaker.”
— Mark K., Sales Professional, Dublin
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Your Public Speaking Coach in Dublin
Shiera O’Brien is one of Ireland’s most experienced public speaking coaches, with over 20 years working with professionals, executives and business leaders across Dublin and globally. Her background combines accredited NLP and Neuro-Semantics coaching with real-world business experience — including senior roles at global companies like IBM — giving her a unique understanding of what high-performance communication actually looks like under pressure.
Shiera’s approach to presentation skills training in Dublin goes far beyond technique. Where most courses focus on tips and performance, Shiera works on the thinking behind the speaking — the beliefs, language patterns and self-image that either hold you back or drive you forward. The result is a speaker who doesn’t just look confident. They are confident.
Many speakers hold themselves to the standard of a perfect presentation, and that pressure is often what makes them freeze. Shiera’s work moves people from perfecting to optimising. There is no perfect speech. There is the best version you can deliver for this audience, and letting go of perfect is often what frees a speaker to be fully present in the room.
She has trained over 3,000 professionals and coached more than 1,000 1-to-1, helping many overcome their fear of public speaking — helping sales professionals win deals with more persuasive pitches, and helping candidates land their ideal roles by presenting with clarity and confidence. Shiera is also a Toastmasters Speech Evaluation Contest winner at Area level and holds the Advanced Communicator Bronze award — meaning she doesn’t just coach speaking, she knows at a technical level exactly what separates a good presentation from a great one.
Clients include C-suite executives, senior managers, sales directors, law partners and entrepreneurs — many of whom came in barely able to present to a room of five, and left ready to address hundreds. Whether you need a fear of public speaking course or targeted coaching ahead of a specific event, Shiera designs every programme around your goals.
“Shiera’s coaching was transformative. Through powerful questioning and tailored strategies, she helped me gain confidence, overcome my fears and become far more comfortable presenting to large audiences under pressure. Her professionalism, energy and commitment to building communication skills sets her apart.”
— MA, Senior Financial Professional, Smurfit WestRock, 2025
Ready to take the next step? If you’re looking to leave behind public speaking nerves and transform your communication skills, start with a free 15-minute call. You can also connect on LinkedIn to read reviews and learn more.
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills — FAQs
Not sure if this course is right for you? Here are the most common questions. Or simply book a free 15-minute call to talk it through directly.
What causes fear of public speaking?+
The fear of public speaking is caused by the nervous system reading the situation as a threat and triggering fight or flight. Most people also run an internal movie of things going wrong, creating a cascade of negative meaning before they have spoken a word. NLP coaching addresses this at its root.
Further reading: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking • Why Does My Voice Shake When I Speak in Public
How can I improve my public speaking skills?+
The fastest way to improve is to work on both mindset and mechanics at the same time. Techniques alone do not hold if your internal state is running against you. Shiera combines NLP and mindset work with practical communication tools, so confidence builds from the inside out and holds under pressure.
Further reading: NLP Coaching at Zenith • Fear of Public Speaking: How to Overcome It
How will this course improve my presentation skills?+
You will learn how to structure your message so it lands clearly, use your voice and body language to hold attention, manage your state under pressure, and handle questions with composure. Every session is tailored to your specific situation and the presenting contexts that matter most to you.
Further reading: Crafting Persuasive Messages • Body Language for Leaders
Can this course help me become a better presenter?+
Yes. Whether you are starting from anxiety or already presenting regularly and want to raise your impact, this course meets you where you are. Shiera works with complete beginners through to senior executives, always with a focus on real, practical change that shows up the next time you present.
Further reading: Build Your Executive Presence • 6 Reasons for Public Speaking Anxiety
How long is the public speaking course?+
It depends on what you need. The 1-to-1 programme for overcoming speaking anxiety is 3 sessions, 4 hours in total, working directly on the pattern. If you have a specific event coming up, a half-day intensive works well, and teams can do a full-day group programme. Every programme is shaped around your schedule and goals.
Further reading: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking • NLP Coaching at Zenith
Is public speaking training the same as communication skills training?+
They overlap. Public speaking and presentation training focuses on the moments when you stand up and present: structure, delivery, presence and handling questions. Communication skills training covers the everyday conversations at work, such as meetings, feedback and influencing. Both come back to the same thing: understanding your audience and helping them understand you.
Further reading: Communication Skills Training • Executive Communication
Who offers public speaking coaching in Dublin?+
Zenith Training and Development, led by Shiera O’Brien, offers 1-to-1 public speaking coaching and group presentation skills training in Dublin and online. Shiera has a strong business background, is a Master NLP Practitioner and Certified Meta-Coach, and is a Toastmasters Speech Evaluation Contest winner at Area level. She was named a Top 10 Executive Coach in Dublin in 2020 and Top 15 in 2024.
Further reading: Meet Shiera • 1-to-1 Public Speaking Coaching
How do I book a public speaking course in Dublin?+
Book a free 15-minute call with Shiera to talk through what you need and agree on the right programme for you. Sessions are available in person in Dublin and online worldwide. Book directly here or visit the contact page to get started.
Further reading: Public Speaking Course Dublin • Confidence at Work
Read our Blog Articles on Public Speaking Anxiety and How to Overcome Your Fear.
Schedule a call with Shiera, your public speaking coach in Dublin, and learn how to deliver any presentation with confidence.