Miriam Sarin
Miriam is an internationally celebrated public speaking coach and multi-award nominated writer who began her career as an actor, writer and director in theatre and film. During her decade of performance, she developed vital skills in how to connect with an audience, how to take someone on a journey through story and how to show confidence. These skills have been instrumental in her coaching career.
Leaving the touring life behind she went on to direct the Birmingham Passion Play 2019 and receive a master’s degree in Writing at Birmingham City University.
She works in all mediums of public speaking, from pitches and presentations to political speeches and interviews. Her aim is to imbue confidence and courage whilst providing vital communication and storytelling skills. Her clients have included the Ministry of Defence and Boeing Airlines Accelerator programmes, London Imperial College, Ignite, Pegasus, the Dioceses of Guilford, a plethora of individuals, and many more.
“Excellent, eye opening”
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My Story
I began my career as an actor in touring and repertory theatre. For over a decade I toured theatres nationally, and internationally, performing in front of audiences of hundreds, even thousands, month in, month out, year in, year out. You wouldn’t have known it from the stages I stood on, or through the workshops I led, but I was nervous... no, not nervous – afraid... no – terrified! The kind of fear where you can taste the adrenaline in your mouth, where your leg shakes and your eye twitches and you’re full of deep regret.
I remember one performance, in front of an audience of 5000, where I had to jump on a desk and sing acapella. I’m not a confident singer at the best of times. I honestly couldn’t feel my legs.
It went fine.
It went great, actually. In fact, it pretty much always went well, even though it wasn’t easy. My work as a public speaking coach is about why it went well despite the nerves.
I am a trained actor with a great deal of experience. I know how to connect with an audience; to read the room and draw people in. But mostly, I know what it is to truly feel the nerves. My life’s work has been a lesson in overcoming this. I have applied and honed every single skill I could find in my toolbox to overcome that fear, to walk out on that stage and deliver well.
As a coach I teach the best of these skills and disciplines, translating technique into bite-sized exercises that you can apply to any public speaking situation. I have learned that you cannot wait to feel better. Confidence is something we choose to be, choose to take.