About Speeches r Us

Helping you speak with confidence

Public speaking doesn’t have to feel terrifying. With the right preparation and a little guidance, anyone can deliver a speech they feel proud of.

At Speeches r Us, that’s exactly what we help people do — from first-time speakers to experienced presenters who want to raise their game.

Wendy knows just what it feels like to get it wrong, also the ramifications it can have.

Having ‘bombed out’ at a crucial interview, and ‘fluffed her lines’ in a key awards speech, she has learned the hard way, prior to developing expertise in this field.

“It seems like a lifetime ago now, and I still shudder when I think about those moments. I totally understand how fear can take hold and ruin what you desperately need to go well”.

– Wendy Doody

A little bit about Wendy

An experienced speaker, coach and communicator

Wendy Doody founded Speeches r Us after years of helping friends, colleagues and family members prepare for some of the most important speaking moments of their lives. She saw, again and again, how the right guidance could transform someone from anxious and uncertain to calm and confident.

With a background in presenting, training, and preparing individuals for high-stakes moments, Wendy brings both professional expertise and genuine warmth to every session. She has helped clients across the UK prepare speeches ranging from intimate family occasions to large corporate audiences.

Her coaching style is friendly, unhurried and practical. She meets you where you are — whether you’ve never spoken publicly before or you just want to sharpen what you already have.

Let Us Ease Your Concerns

“Public speaking doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right preparation and a little guidance, anyone can deliver a speech they feel proud of.”

— Wendy Doody, Founder, Speeches r Us

Our process

How We Work

Our process is designed to feel easy and natural, even if speaking publicly doesn’t — yet. We take care of the structure so you can focus on the feeling.

Most clients work with us over three to five sessions, though we’re flexible depending on your timeline and what you need.

  • 1
    Get in touch: Call or email to discuss your speech. We’ll find out what you’re preparing for, how soon it is, and what kind of support you need.
  • 2
    Initial consultation: Your first session covers the occasion, your goals, your audience — and what you want your speech to feel like. We start getting the ideas down.
  • 3
    Write and refine together: We work through structure, wording and tone across sessions — editing and refining until you love every word and it flows naturally when spoken.
  • 4
    Prepare and deliver: With preparation, coaching and practice, you walk in feeling calm, prepared and proud of what you’re about to say.

Our Process

How We Work

Get in Touch

Call or email Wendy to discuss the speech you’re preparing for and the kind of support you’re looking for. We’ll arrange a convenient time for your first session and talk through what you’d like to achieve.

Initial Consultation

During your first session, we’ll discuss the occasion, your ideas, and any concerns you may have. Together we’ll begin shaping your speech and identifying how coaching can help you feel more confident.

Work Together

We’ll work through the structure, wording and delivery of your speech. You’ll receive guidance on clarity, pacing, confidence and presentation so you feel comfortable with what you’re saying and how you’re saying it.

Deliver Your Speech

With preparation and practice, you’ll be ready to stand up and speak with confidence. When the moment arrives, you’ll feel calm, prepared, and proud of the words you share.

Common questions

Things people often ask

Most clients work with us over three to five sessions, though this varies depending on the occasion, the length of the speech and how much you already have in mind. We’ll give you a realistic idea in your initial consultation — there’s no pressure to commit to more than you need.

It depends on what you prefer. Some clients want us to draft the speech and then refine it together. Others want to write it themselves with our guidance and structure. We’re flexible — the goal is a speech that sounds genuinely like you, however we get there.

Our studio is based in Hampshire, and in-person coaching is at the heart of what we do. Sitting in the room together — actually standing up and practising your speech out loud — is where the real transformation happens. It’s what sets us apart from the many online-only services out there, and it’s a big part of why our clients feel so prepared on the day.

If you’re in Hampshire or within easy reach, we encourage you to come in person. We do also offer video sessions for clients across the UK, particularly for the writing stages.

Get in touch as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. We’ve helped clients prepare brilliant speeches in as little as one session when time was tight. It’s always worth asking.

Absolutely. Delivery coaching — tone, pace, managing nerves, handling pauses — is a big part of what we offer. Even the best-written speech benefits from time spent practising how to say it out loud.

That’s exactly who we’re here for. The vast majority of our clients would never describe themselves as natural speakers. With the right preparation, the right words and a little practice, almost anyone can deliver a speech they’re proud of.

Speak With Confidence

Ready to Get Started?

Whether your speech is in two weeks or two months, the sooner we start the better you’ll feel. Let’s talk through your situation and find the right support for you.