School of Connection

School of Connection (formerly Public Speaking London) is a public speaking and communication training school founded in 2014 by Michael Sokolin. With a foundation in mental health and wellbeing, it offers in-person courses in London and online courses via Zoom. Its ethos centres on authentic human connection, embracing vulnerability, and helping students overcome anxiety to become confident, genuine speakers. The school has trained over 10,000 students across hundreds of courses.

Online practice in London

In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from London

Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.

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Contact & location

The Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regent's Place, NW1 3FE

Open website

020 3151 9908

hello@schoolofconnection.org

Membership & sessions

Courses are purchased individually (no subscription membership). Instalment payments available via Klarna. A referral scheme offers £100 off for a referred friend and £100 cashback for the referrer. The 'Connection Circle' monthly online session uses a 'conscious payment' model (pay what you can, minimum £1). A 48-hour cancellation/refund policy applies from time of booking. One missed class per course can be redeemed by attending another cohort. Course completion earns a certificate.

Services: 4-Week Level 1 Public Speaking Course (in-person, London), 4-Week Level 1 Public Speaking Course (online via Zoom), 4-Week Level 2 Public Speaking Course (in-person, London), Weekend Intensive Level 1 Public Speaking Course (in-person, London), One-to-One Private Coaching (online via Zoom), Corporate Public Speaking Training, After School – Monthly Group Practice Event, The Connection Circle – Monthly Online Workshop, Free Weekly Taster Classes (in-person, London), Free Mini Video Course

Meeting schedule: 4-week courses run on Tuesday evenings (6:30pm–9:30pm) or Saturday mornings (10:30am–1:30pm). Monthly 'After School' practice events on Tuesday evenings (7:00pm–8:30pm). Monthly 'Connection Circle' online sessions on Zoom (90 mins). Weekly free taster classes also available in London.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Founded in 2014 as 'Public Speaking London', rebranded to School of Connection. Classes capped at 18 people in-person and 14 people online. All trainers have personal experience with anxiety and nerves. Curriculum includes breathing techniques, body language, voice training, improvisation, storytelling, and prepared speech delivery.

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