HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a public speaking coach in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A public speaking coaching in Ireland costs €50–€180 per session, typically around €90. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a public speaking coach in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers public speaking coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — techniques and Strategies — clients learn various techniques and strategies to manage anxiety and improve their confidence while speaking.
- How does coach's experience change the price?A more experienced professional charges more and usually works faster. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does depth of the coaching program change the price?It changes both what is used and how long it takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of sessions change the price?The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Feedback and Assessment — coaches provide detailed feedback on various aspects of public speaking, including vocal tone, pacing, and clarity — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a public speaking coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers public speaking coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — techniques and Strategies — clients learn various techniques and strategies to manage anxiety and improve their confidence while speaking.
A good answer: A more experienced professional charges more and usually works faster. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It changes both what is used and how long it takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Feedback and Assessment — coaches provide detailed feedback on various aspects of public speaking, including vocal tone, pacing, and clarity — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a public speaking coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — practice Sessions — public speaking coaching often includes practice sessions where clients can rehearse speeches in a supportive environment.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the public speaking coach starts, and an itemised invoice after — workshops and Group Sessions — participating in group coaching sessions to gain diverse perspectives and practice in a supportive environment.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: coach's experience — a more experienced professional charges more and usually works faster
- They will not talk about it: depth of the coaching program — it changes both what is used and how long it takes
- They will not talk about it: duration of sessions — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts
- A price for the public speaking coach before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the public speaking coach has begun
What a public speaking coach costs: €50–€180 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Speech preparation and Presentation skills training each carry their own band. Public Speaking Coaching price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Public speaking coaches near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstCoach's experience — a more experienced professional charges more and usually works faster — that is what the public speaking coach is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDepth of the coaching program — it changes both what is used and how long it takes — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfDuration of sessions — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of your needs — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the public speaking coach is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, travel distance — being far from the main towns narrows the choice and lifts the price.
- Practice Sessions
- Public speaking coaching often includes practice sessions where clients can rehearse speeches in a supportive environment.
- Feedback and Assessment
- Coaches provide detailed feedback on various aspects of public speaking, including vocal tone, pacing, and clarity.
- Techniques and Strategies
- Clients learn various techniques and strategies to manage anxiety and improve their confidence while speaking.
- Speech Preparation
- Assistance in crafting and refining your speech content for clarity and impact.
- Presentation Skills Training
- Focus on improving your delivery style, including voice modulation and body language.
- Confidence Building
- Techniques and exercises designed to reduce anxiety and boost your self-confidence when speaking.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a public speaking coach: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the coach's experience, location, and the depth of the coaching program. More experienced coaches or those with specialised expertise may charge higher rates for their services.
Sessions generally last between one to two hours, depending on the client's needs and the complexity of the skills being developed. Longer sessions may be beneficial for more intensive practice or feedback.
While many coaches have relevant experience, formal qualifications are not always necessary. However, choosing a coach with a proven track record or specific training in public speaking can enhance the effectiveness of the coaching.
Same-day availability can be limited as most coaches schedule sessions in advance. However, some may offer last-minute bookings, especially if they have flexible schedules.
Yes, many coaches offer packages that include multiple sessions at a discounted rate. Additionally, related services such as presentation design or video analysis may also be available.
Coaching usually focuses on skill development rather than content creation or event planning. Coaches may provide guidance on delivery but are not responsible for writing speeches or organising events.
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