What I Do
The Confident Manager
New and experienced managers who need to lead with clarity, skill, and confidence.
The Confident Presenter
Public speaking is a difficult skill. Learn to speak up, stand tall, and command attention.
1:1 Coaching
Discover a new you, learn how to think, plan, and grow, personally and professionally.
HELLO!
Hi, I’m Alan – an award-winning trainer, coach, and firm believer that confidence changes everything.
I help managers and presenters who feel uncertain, overwhelmed or underprepared to discover their confidence, sharpen their skills, and enjoy the process.
I share over 30 years of hands-on experience as a Manager, Department Head, and Director in leading advertising agencies. I know management and leadership challenges first-hand.
The tools I share are practical, relevant, and road-tested. By me. They are ready for you to use straight away!
“Alan’s training was relevant and pitched at the right level. He had enough gravitas and business acumen to gain the respect of all the team – including our most senior directors.”
Geraldine Bayliss, HR Director, Harpers Feeds
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Upcoming Courses
Courses run quarterly where possible. Enter your information to view the full details and book your place as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Barnstaple: THE CONFIDENT MANAGER Training programme
Three half-day (09:15 – 12:30) sessions over consecutive weeks at Node Cowork, 1 Enterprise Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple EX31 3YB:
Thursday 24 September, 1 October and 8 October 2026
Total Cost: £465.00 per delegate (no VAT).
This price covers all 3 sessions plus refreshments.
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BRISTOL / ZOOM: THE CONFIDENT PRESENTER Training Programme
Two half-day (09:30 – 12:30) sessions over consecutive weeks.
Session 1, Tuesday 29 September 2026 – face to face at the offices of Ragdoll Research, 82/84 Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1QU to cover the core aspects of presenting – planning, structure, delivery.
Session 2, Tuesday 6 October 2026 – a remote session via Zoom, as so many presentations are delivered remotely these days, where every delegate gets the chance to present in a safe, supportive environment.
Total Cost: £335.00 per delegate (no VAT)
This price covers both sessions plus refreshments in Session 1.
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FUTURE TRAINING
Further dates are being planned for both The Confident Manager and The Confident Presenter. I am also launching an occasional newsletter shortly.
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