Thinking Actors
Spotlight-Accredited Training for Screen and Stage
Tutor
Peter Carroll
A graduate of both Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan, Peter also developed his craft with The Chicago Actors' Workshop Theater and The Acting Studio in New York City. He specialises in The Meisner Acting Technique and the core principles of Stanislavski and Uta Hagen. He's a member of British Actors' Equity, Spotlight and The Royal Television Society. Peter also teaches and advises. at a number of leading drama schools. He continues to work as an actor, recently appearing as Rupert Copley in ITV's Coronation Street. Peter's clients can be seen in BBC 'Silent Witness', FX/BBC 'Devs', Netflix 'Dracula', ITV 'Sanditon', Netflix ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’, NBC 'This Is Us', Channel 4/HBO 'It's A Sin', BBC 'Eastenders', ITV 'Emmerdale', Sky Atlantic 'Domina', 20th Century 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' , BBC's 'Alma's Not Normal', 'Netflix' 'Hard Cell' , BBC ‘Inside No.9’, Amazon Prime's 'The Peripheral' , BBC's 'Casualty' and ITV's 'The Bay'.
The Confident Speaker
Confidence for Public Speaking
9.30am-4.30pm, Manchester, Friday January 9th 2026
🎯 Who is it for?
Beginners to intermediate speakers looking to improve their confidence and presentation skills in professional, academic or personal settings.
This 1-day workshop is designed to be engaging, practical, fun and transformative. It combines mindset work, speaking techniques, and real practice opportunities.
🗣️ Speak with Confidence & Influence
📍 Purpose:
Ready to face an audience with confidence and purpose? Learn how to structure, develop and deliver a message that engages, persuades, and motivates - in your authentic voice.
✅ What You’ll Gain
A confident, conversational speaking style that avoids scripted delivery
A more engaging and persuasive communication style
Techniques to speak with passion and belief
Practical feedback and growth
Tools to improve content, clarity, influence, and non-verbal impact
Personal coaching and tailored feedback you can apply immediately
What we'll explore:
1: The Psychology of Confidence
Understanding what confidence is (and what it’s not)
Identifying fears: fear of judgment, perfectionism, etc.
Tools to manage nerves (mindset shift, breathwork, anchoring techniques)
2: Foundations of Effective Public Speaking
The 3 V’s: Verbal, Vocal, Visual
Voice control (pace, pitch, pauses)
Body language and eye contact
The power of storytelling and structure
3: Structuring a Compelling Talk
The 3-part speech format
Crafting a persuasive or informative 2-minute talk
Using rhetorical tools
4: Practice & Live Coaching
Live feedback using a positive, constructive framework
Peer feedback (guided format)
🎯 Goal: Build real-time confidence through safe, supported practice
5: The Confidence Blueprint
Habits of confident communicators
Creating a personal "Confidence Toolkit"
Growth plan: how to keep practicing after the workshop