WHAT KIND OF PUBLIC SPEAKER ARE YOU?
Do you shy away from the spotlight, lose sleep before an important presentation, or already know how to hold a room?
Take Louise Houghton’s two-minute quiz to discover your speaker type and find out how to take your confidence, presence and impact to the next level
IN THIS QUIZ YOU’LL DISCOVER
✓ What could be holding you back, from nerves and overthinking to preparation and delivery.
✓ Your speaking strengths, because you may already be doing more right than you realise.
✓ The areas that could transform your performance, from your voice and body language to audience connection and stage presence.
✓ Practical tips you can use the next time you step into the spotlight.
These are the exact areas we work on inside Shine in Your Spotlight, if you'd like more support once you've got your result.
SO… WHAT KIND OF SPEAKER ARE YOU?
The Emerging Speaker
“Please don't pick me!”
The thought of speaking in front of a room fills you with dread and, given the choice, you'd happily let someone else take the microphone.
The Thoughtful Presenter
“I can do it… I just wish I didn't have to.”
You get through presentations, but not without the racing heart, overthinking, endless rehearsing, and perhaps a slightly sleepless night beforehand.
The Confident Speaker
“I've got this… mostly.”
You're comfortable speaking in front of people and may do it regularly. But you know there's a difference between being a good speaker and being a truly memorable one.
The Impactful Communicator
“Where's my microphone?”
You're comfortable being seen and heard. You know how to command a room, but you're ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your presence and make an even bigger impact.
Public Speaking Isn't Just About Standing on a Stage.
It's pitching your idea in a meeting.
It's presenting to your team.
It's asking for investment.
It's being interviewed on a podcast.
It's leading a panel discussion.
It's delivering the keynote.
It's having something worth saying, and knowing how to make people listen.
And here's the good news:
Great speakers aren't born that way. Public speaking is a skill, and it can be learned.
I'm an international broadcaster, moderator and public speaking coach with more than 20 years' experience on stage and screen.
I've worked with organisations including BBC, Netflix, Universal, CNBC, BMW, Samsung and the European Space Agency, hosted international conferences and award ceremonies, moderated panel discussions and interviewed everyone from A-list celebrities to C-level executives.
And after years of watching brilliant people struggle to communicate their expertise once they step onto a stage, I created The Four P's of Public Speaking to help change that.
Because public speaking isn't about being perfect. It's about connecting, communicating and allowing yourself to be seen.
Ready to find out what kind of speaker you are?