Jackie Tweedie

STORYTELLING

Jackie Tweedie has been telling stories all her life but people would sometimes say to her “is this story going anywhere?” or “can you hurry up and get to the point?”

She was enjoying the stories but they clearly weren’t!

To overcome this Jackie started studying the art of storytelling and what she discovered has truly changed her life.

It has taken her to the world stage competing in an International Speech Contest in The Bahamas, The Moth Grand Slam storytelling contest at The South Bank in London, to speaking at school prize giving ceremonies, and much to her Mum’s delight - speaking to the Women’s Institute.

Now instead of interrupting her, people ask how she can help them to find their voice and confidence, whether it’s for an upcoming presentation, a speech or to help them craft a story.

With her background in therapy and life coaching, Jackie is skilled at uncovering any self sabotaging patterns that can hamper public speaking as well as helping people to learn the mechanics of public speaking.

Stories are special.

They give us an opportunity to connect with others in a way that is unique and help us to stand out in a noisy world.

If you want to find your voice, explore storytelling or improve your public speaking skills, you’re in the right place.

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TESTIMONIALS

Drew Mason

IT Director, Avery Healthcare, President Spa Speakers

The first time I heard Jackie speak was a revelation. I never knew words could be so powerful, I experienced joy, shock, loss, and the warmth that comes with being a truly remarkable human being. Fast forward and I’ve worked with Jackie as a leader in our public speaking club. She is a great mentor, coach and an inspirational speaker. She takes enormous joy in helping others on their leadership and communication journey and I’ve seen people develop from nervous, even deeply anxious speakers to giants who stride onto a stage with commanding confidence and great ability under her guidance. I can’t recommend Jackie enough, whether it’s as a one to one coach/mentor or in an educational or corporate setting where you need to deliver a message with that most potent of verbal weapons, a story - remembered forever, quoted often.

Paula

USA

I have gained such a positive self awareness, and I would imagine anyone would also love this experience. You have been so supportive, guiding and instructive, even in the really challenging parts. I’ve been given enough material to practice and learn and it was all done with love and positivity. I was allowed to find my own way and make my own breakthroughs. Even in the short amount of time we worked together, I made great strides. I cannot imagine anyone not gaining amazing insights from working with you!

Shirley Kadouri

Switzerland

Jackie’s insightful workshop, ‘How to Tell Better Stories,’ made me reconsider my negative beliefs about my storytelling skills. Not only is she a gifted storyteller, she’s also a fantastic guide and inspiring mentor. Her passion is both obvious and contagious. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her as a mentor and guide to anyone starting their storytelling journey or those already advanced and looking to elevate their skills to the next level.

Andy Dixon

Leamington Spa, UK

Jackie is energic, creative, and kind! Her mentoring has motivated me to practice and refine specific skills to become a better storyteller and evaluator of public speaking. I am about to compete in the national finals of Toastermaster’s evaluation contest! Jackie is very generous with her time and resources. As someone who has competed in the world finals of public speaking, she role models what it takes to learn and get better. She is well known and respected by networks of public speaking leaders across the globe. Jackie channels an infectious energy that supports the right mindset and skill secrets for better public speaking!