Our Presence and Impact courses develop practical skills that build confidence and enhance personal effectiveness at work.
Presence and impact are essential business skills. They help you express your personality with confidence, earn trust, and command respect from colleagues and clients. Our training focuses on practical techniques you can use immediately to overcome inhibitions and perform at your best in everyday professional situations.
This dynamic and highly practical course equips you with vocal and physical communication techniques that help you project confidence, manage nerves, understand status and power dynamics, and communicate with clarity and gravitas.
Throughout the course, our encouraging and expert tutors will build on your existing skills and help you develop techniques you can use immediately.
You will learn to:
- Speak with clarity and authority so others truly listen
- Build authentic, confident connections
- Use positive, assured body language
- Command respect the moment you enter a room
- Understand and refine your personal communication style
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 Feb 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Apr 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 May 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 Feb 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Apr 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 May 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 16 Jun 2026 | Tue | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Aug 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Sep 2026 | Thu | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Nov 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 Feb 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Mar 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Apr 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 May 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 16 Jun 2026 | Tue | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Aug 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Sep 2026 | Thu | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Nov 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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Photoion Studio, Waterloo
14 Lower Marsh
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Why choose our Presence and Impact course?
This course is practical, supportive, and led by expert tutors who specialise in communication, performance, and professional development.
With small class sizes and hands-on coaching, you’ll receive tailored feedback and real-world tools you can apply immediately—so the confidence and presence you build in the classroom transfer directly to your working and personal life.
You'll build on your own skills and learn new skills for making a positive impact and getting your voice heard.
Training
Learn vocal and physical impact skills to communicate with confidence in a range of scenarios.
Level
Suitable for all levels.
Group size
Class sizes are limited to just 8 participants, ensuring personalised coaching and individual feedback throughout the day.
ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES
City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.
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