Group program · 8 weeks · online
Practise in a real room, with people working on the same thing.
The more affordable way to be coached: live coaching for about $74 an hour in a class of 8, or $120 an hour in a class of 4, against $290 an hour one-on-one. A small class of engineers, four live coaching sessions, personal video feedback between each one, and a weekly commitment to practise on something real.
Coaching doesn't stop when the session ends. Between live sessions you practise on something real, send a 2-minute video, and get personal feedback from Fred. You use that feedback before the next session, so every session builds on the last.
This is for you if
- You present, report or run meetings as part of your job, and want to get better at it.
- You learn by doing, and are happy to present in front of a few peers.
- You want structure and a deadline, not another course you never finish.
- You can give two hours every second week, and twenty minutes on the weeks between.
It's probably not for you if
- You need help for one event next week. Book a one-on-one session instead.
- You would rather not present in front of others. Start with one-on-one sessions.
- You want to watch, not take part. The free masterclass suits that better.
Why a group
Somewhere between a course and one-on-one coaching
A course gives you information and leaves the practice to you. One-on-one gives you full attention at full price. A small group gives you real practice, real feedback and a room that holds you to it.
You practise in front of real people
Presenting to a camera is not the same as presenting to a room. A small group is a safe room that still gets the nerves going.
You learn from everyone else's coaching
Watching three or seven other people get coached on their material teaches you almost as much as your own turn. You see the same fixes from different angles.
Someone is expecting you
Each week you commit to one real speaking situation and report back. People keep promises to a group they would break to themselves.
It costs a fraction of one-on-one
If one-on-one coaching is more than you can spend right now, this is the way in. Live time works out to about $74 an hour in a class of 8 and $120 in a class of 4, against about $290 an hour for one-on-one sessions.
How it works
The two-week cycle
Week one, you learn it and practise it live. Week two, you use it on something real, record it, and get personal feedback. You go into the next session already improved, and the cycle repeats four times. That feedback between sessions is what turns four sessions into eight weeks of steady progress.
Inside a live session
| Time | Length | Part | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | 10 min | Check-in | Each person reports on their weekly commitment: what you did, what happened. |
| 0:10 | 25 min | Teaching block | One topic, taught and demonstrated. You try it on the spot. |
| 0:35 | 70 min | Hot seat | Each person presents (2 to 3 minutes of real material), gets one change, and does it again. Everyone else gives feedback using commend, recommend, commend. |
| 1:45 | 10 min | Commitments | Each person names the one real situation they will practise on before the next session. |
| 1:55 | 5 min | Close | What to record for the video round. |
Shown for a class of 4. In a class of 8, the hot seat runs in two rounds with shorter turns.
The video rounds (included)
On the off weeks you record a 2-minute video on real material and send it in. You get recorded feedback from Fred within three business days: what worked, one thing to change, and how to practise it.
The weekly commitment
Every session ends with each person naming one real speaking situation they'll practise on. The next session starts by reporting back.
Situation: Thursday's site coordination meeting
What I'll try: open with the decision I need, then three reasons
Report back: Did it. Got the decision in ten minutes instead of forty.
No fixed syllabus
Every class is shaped by the people in it
There's no set script. We work on what the people in your class actually need, whether that's presenting to a board, handling hard questions, running meetings or telling the story of a project. Each session, everyone gets coached individually, in front of the group.
Time on you
Every session you present, get coached on your own material, and try again. The coaching is about you, not a generic lesson.
Learning from everyone else
Watching others get coached is half the value. You see the same problems and fixes from different angles, and pick up things you'd never have thought to ask.
People to practise with
You'll get to know engineers working on the same thing. Many classes go on to practise together between sessions, and keep in touch after.
What's included
Everything in the eight weeks
- Four 2-hour live sessions on Teams
- Four rounds of personal recorded video feedback
- Sessions shaped around the people in your class
- Recordings of every live session for your class
- Weekly commitment and check-in
- Classmates to practise with between sessions
- Full use of the free library and practice room
Not included: Email or text access between sessions (that is part of the premium retainer). One-on-one coaching (book separately).
Class of 4 or class of 8
Pick the room that suits you
| Class of 8 | Class of 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | $595 | $960 |
| Live time | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Cost per hour of live coaching | about $74 | about $120 |
| One-on-one equivalent | $290 an hour | $290 an hour |
| Your hot-seat time per session | about 8 to 9 minutes | about 17 to 18 minutes |
| Watching others get coached | More, seven others | Less, three others |
| Feel | Closer to a real meeting room | Closer to one-on-one |
| Best for | Practising in front of a bigger audience at the best price | More personal attention and more turns |
Prices per person in AUD. Your employer can be invoiced directly.
How a class gets started
Classes run from a waiting list, and only when full
I'd rather run a full class than a half-empty one, because the room is part of the training. If a class doesn't fill, you choose a free one-hour one-on-one session or a full refund.
- Step 1Join the waiting list
Two minutes. Name, role and what you want to work on.
- Step 2Quick fit check
I confirm the program suits you, by email or a 15-minute call.
- Step 3The class fills
When there are enough people for a class of 4 or 8, you get the dates.
- Step 4Pay and start
Pay by card or have your employer invoiced, and you get the session dates and Teams links.
Questions about the group
Straight answers
When does the next class start?
Classes run from the waiting list. A class starts once it has 4 or 8 people. Upcoming dates: [DATES TO CONFIRM].
What if the class doesn't fill?
It doesn't run. You choose a free one-hour one-on-one session or a full refund. Your call.
What if I miss a live session?
Watch the recording and send your video round as usual. You get feedback either way.
What times are sessions?
Set with the class, at a time that suits everyone across Australia and Southeast Asia.
Will my presentations be shared?
Recordings are for your class only. They are shown to anyone else only with your separate, written consent.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. I invoice your company directly as professional development.
I'm nervous about presenting to strangers.
Most people are. That's the point of a small, supportive room. Everyone is there for the same reason, and feedback always starts with what worked.
Is there a certificate or CPD hours?
[TO CONFIRM: check Engineers Australia CPD rules before claiming hours.]
Full details in the terms. No specific result is promised; honest feedback and real practice are.
Join the waiting list
Places are limited. I confirm fit before you join.
There's no payment to join the list. When a class fills, you'll get the dates and a payment link, and you can still say no.
Class of 8
$595
about $74/hour
Class of 4
$960
about $120/hour
Upcoming classes: [DATES TO CONFIRM]
Not sure yet? Come to the free weekly masterclass first, or book a free 15-minute fit call.