8-week programme

Speak Up Coaching Pods

Small-group coaching for freelancers who want to pitch with confidence, present with clarity, and speak up for the work that matters.

A collaboration between Freelancing for Good and Speak Up For Good.

Launch offer: first cohort includes a free 60-min 1:1 coaching session

Our first cohort opens soon. Join the waiting list and you'll be the first to know when registration opens — with full details and pricing.

The skills nobody teaches freelancers

You're great at what you do. But winning work, keeping clients, and growing your reputation? That takes communication skills most freelancers are expected to just figure out.

Pitching feels awkward

Learn to talk about your work with conviction — without sounding salesy or rehearsed.

You undersell yourself

Build the confidence to name your value clearly, whether that's in a call, a proposal, or a rate negotiation.

Presentations make you anxious

Practice in a safe, supportive group until presenting feels natural — not terrifying.

You avoid putting yourself out there

Get comfortable being visible — speaking at events, going on podcasts, or just unmuting on a call.

Staying top of mind feels like a chore

Find the confidence to post authentically and put your head above the parapet online — so the right clients find you.

It's not just about work

The confidence you build here doesn't stay at your desk. You carry it into every part of your life — showing up more authentic, self-expressed, and at ease.

Your coach

Alistair Webster

Alistair Webster

Speaking & Confidence Coach · Co-founder, FFG

Alistair has been freelancing for 15+ years and is the founder of Speak Up For Good, where he coaches professionals to communicate with confidence and authenticity. He works with freelancers, founders, and non-profit leaders — helping them pitch, present, and speak up for the work that matters.

He leads every pod session personally, bringing a warm, practical approach that meets people exactly where they are.

“The way you stayed at ease and heard my questions inspired me to do the same — to take my time and own my speaking. This was one of the most impactful coaching sessions I’ve had.”

Evelyn Q

Coaching client

“You gave me personalised feedback that really helped. I actually spoke for the entire hour, which I’m not used to, and it felt great! You helped me believe more in my own skills as a speaker.”

Liudmila

Coaching client

“Through thoughtful questions and a very human approach, I’ve got a simple plan with steps for what I can do in my situation starting immediately.”

Nailya B

Coaching client

What you'll cover

8 weeks of practical, progressive coaching. Each session builds on the last — so by the end, you're not just “better at speaking” — you've genuinely changed how you show up.

Week 1

The power of pausing

Learn to use silence as a tool. Stop rushing, start landing your points with weight.

Week 2

Speaking with variation

Move beyond monotone. Use pace, tone, and rhythm to make people actually listen.

Week 3

Caring about what you say

Connect with the meaning behind your words. When you care, your audience does too.

Week 4

Your brain's prediction machine

Understand why your brain creates anxiety before speaking — and how to work with it, not against it.

Week 5

Breaking old stories

Identify and let go of the narratives holding you back — "I'm not a natural speaker", "I'll mess it up".

Week 6

Storytelling

Learn to tell stories that connect. Structure your experiences into moments that move people.

Week 7

Freedom to enjoy speaking

Shift from surviving presentations to actually enjoying them. Find your natural style.

Week 8

Selling & negotiation

Put it all together for the moments that matter most: pitches, pricing conversations, and closing.

The curriculum is a guide — we adapt it to the needs and feedback of each group, so the sessions stay relevant to where you are.

What's included

8 weekly group sessions

Live, expert-led coaching in a pod of 3–4 freelancers. One session per week — practical, focused, and built around real freelance situations.

An intimate pod

Pods are kept small (3–4 people) so everyone gets real time to practise, be heard, and get personal feedback. You grow together, make lasting connections, and build a real community you can keep practising with in your own time.

Free access to speaking drills

Full access to Speak Up For Good’s library of speaking drills for the duration of the programme — so you can practise between sessions and build real muscle memory.

Real freelance scenarios

Practise the moments that actually matter: client calls, pitches, pricing conversations, presentations, and networking.

Free 60-min 1:1 coaching sessionLaunch offer

Launch offer — get a personal one-on-one session with Alistair to work on whatever matters most to you. Pitching, a specific presentation, nerves — your call.

A dedicated community channel

Your own channel in the Freelancing for Good Slack, just for Speak Up participants — arrange your calls, practise together, and collaborate long after the pod ends.

How it works

1

Sign up

Secure your place with a one-off payment of £200. No subscriptions, no hidden costs.

2

Get matched to a pod

You’ll be placed in a small pod of 3–4 fellow freelancers. We keep pods intimate so everyone gets time to practise and be heard.

3

Show up each week

One session per week for 8 weeks. Each session builds on the last — from foundations to real-world application.

4

Practise between sessions

Use the Speak Up For Good speaking drills — free for the duration of the programme — to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Satisfaction guarantee

We want you to feel confident signing up. If after the first two sessions you don't feel this is right for you, we'll refund you in full — no questions asked.

Is this for you?

This is for you if…

  • ✓You’re a freelancer who wants to communicate better
  • ✓You avoid pitching, presenting, or self-promotion
  • ✓You know your work is good but struggle to articulate it
  • ✓You want to practise in a group, not alone
  • ✓You care about doing meaningful work

This probably isn't for you if…

  • ✗You’re looking for 1:1 coaching (check out Speak Up For Good instead)
  • ✗You already feel confident pitching and presenting
  • ✗You can’t commit to a weekly session for 8 weeks

Not ready to commit?

Take the free Speaker Quiz

Find out what kind of speaker you are and get personalised tips to improve — no sign-up required.

Take the quiz

Ready to speak up?

8 weeks. Pods of 3–4. Real practice. £200.

Launch offer: first cohort includes a free 60-min 1:1 coaching session

Join the waiting list to get the details and pricing as soon as the first cohort opens.