Transform your team into confident heroes.
Hello, you. I’m an introvert who’s learned to be an effective, confident communicator. I’ve seen the impact of these life skills in my career.
I am passionate about helping introverts, nerds and tech geeks to do the same and become confident communicators to benefit your business. This is important for your business because teams who communicate effectively get things done on time, with less stress and more profitability.
I’ve delivered talks and training for Cambridge University, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Microsoft Research and Foster + Partners.
I can connect with any group of people, especially the quiet, odd ones. I really enjoy enabling them to see their true skill and then build on that foundation.
As a former stand-up comic, my training sessions are engaging and fun for maximum impact. Training should never feel like a chore!
Contact me at jon@jontorrens.co.uk or on 07799 628536. Or just book a free discovery call for a quick, easy chat. We may even laugh*.
* Actual laughs not guaranteed.
‘During preparation for the workshop, Jon was insightful, enthusiastic and professional and we knew we’d got the right person to help prepare our people. The attendees of the workshop itself had nothing but praise for Jon’s work and the increase in their confidence was evident.’
Chris Smith – Head of Product Delivery at Redgate Software
‘I’m proud to say that working with Jon is an absolute pleasure and he is one of my most valuable training partners! He is a consummate professional who is passionate about helping others succeed.’
Ryan Taylor – Training and Development Lead, Rare Ltd
‘Jon is charismatic, funny, calm, patient and gave us essential tips to engage in public speaking. The lessons I learned in that short session are lessions I will carry on with me forever.’
Geraldo Nascimento – Lead Programmer, Surgent Studios
Training Options
Bronze: The Team Confidence Boost
From £2,200
6 people | 1 full day
Like a strong coffee for your team’s communication skills: simple, tasty and energising. Perfect for teams who need a quick confidence kick without booking an off-site or burning a whole day.
Silver: Full Confidence Upgrade
From £3,000
6 people | 1 full day
One full day to help your team swap waffle for impact, panic for clarity, and awkward silences for confident contributions. It’s a hands-on, high-energy deep dive that gets people doing the thing, not just talking about it.
Gold: Total Confidence Overhaul
From £9,000
6 people | 2 full days + 2 x 1:1 follow-up sessions for every attendee
This is the works: two immersive, exhilarating days to transform your team from hesitant speakers into confident communicators who know what they’re saying, why they’re saying it – and how to say it without sweating through their shirts.
All my training is in-person (within 100 miles of Cambridgeshire) and is also available online.
My training and talks always feature some laughter. Not because I do jokes <shudder>, but because I create a safe, creative setting where laughs can happen. That’s the skill I learnt as a stand-up comic: fearless, positive curiosity without ego. A genuinely safe space in which to explore and develop.
1:1 Confidence Coaching
£480 per 2-hour session
or £1,200 for a 3-session programme
This is where we go deep. Just you and me, tackling your communication blocks, blind spots, and bad habits – without judgement, waffle, or flipcharts.
The Confidence Kickstart Talk
£750
1 hour total (45 mins talk + 15 mins Q&A)
Perfect for teams, events, or away days where you want to inspire people to communicate better, without sending them to sleep. This talk is part motivation, part mindset shift, and fully packed with practical tips your audience can use immediately.
The Team
Jon Torrens – Writer
People say my writing’s engaging. Apparently, years of stand-up comedy teach you a thing or two about storytelling! I’m a visual thinker at heart, so I’ve become a bit of a slide-deck nerd too. I love showing people how to create great slides fast. When they’re used right, slides aren’t the star; they’re your trusty sidekick, letting you steal the show.
Jon Torrens – Coach
I’ve coached people across all sorts of industries: tech, gaming, medicine, you name it. As a former video game developer (and proud introvert), I get how tough it can be to speak up when it doesn’t come naturally. That’s why I go beyond just helping people make slick presentations. I’m here to make sure everyone (quiet thinkers included) has the tools to speak with confidence, whatever the setting.
Jon Torrens – Performer
Before coaching, I spent years doing stand-up, so I’ve got timing, delivery, and the odd sci-fi pun down to a fine art. As a lifelong gamer and nerd, I sneak the occasional geeky reference into my training (you’ve been warned). My superpower? Bringing energy, humour, and just the right amount of playful spontaneity to keep every audience engaged and relaxed (even the quiet ones at the back).
Testimonials
‘I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Jon – he’s a marvellous mix of professional advice, practical tips and amusing stories. Lots of usable insight in highly entertaining form!’
Rebecca Trigg – Consultant at Acteon Communication and Learning
‘I have done a few sessions with Jon aiming to help with my communications skills, public speaking and in general “making myself being heard”. The coaching was definitely very beneficial, but also fun and a right balance between “light and serious”. Jon is extremely engaging, motivating, experienced and also gave plenty of suggestions of reading and listening materials that will help me with my further development in the area. Thank you, Jon!’
Magda Haver – Community Events Co-ordinator at GEANT
‘Jon was incredibly helpful in the preparation of my TEDx talk. His direct and hands-on approach to the workshop sessions quickly propels you to jump out of your comfort zone which in turn actually made me more comfortable and confident being in front of a crowd. Each session was tailored according to the personal development of the talk, enabling an organic growth to progress of the talk.’
Jonathan Irawan – Computational Designer at HASSELL
‘Jon has run a number of Presenting Skills workshops for us in the past few months and the feedback has always been great. Jon is a skilled coach who has helped us build both ability and confidence in people who need to be adept at presenting. I would highly recommend him.’
Martin Warner – Head of Talent Acquisition at Smart Pension
‘I’ve presented before, but feeling pretty rusty after a three-year gap I approached Jon to help me prepare for a conference talk this year. Jon was:
- Clear in his feedback and explanations of structures to really engage my audience
- Flexible, adapting quickly to my style which meant that although he helped me to improve significantly, the talk still remained authentically “me”
- Encouraging, giving me the confidence to get “back on the horse”. Recommended without hesitation, and I would happily work with Jon again in the future.’
Gareth Marlow – CEO and Leadership Team Coach
‘I have enjoyed the pleasure of learning from Jon with his fantastic training as part of my role and our Intern programme where we invite Jon to provide communications training to 50 students in our Faculty each year. And what valuable, fun and exciting training it is! Jon has such a natural way of engaging his audience and inspiring confidence in each person to get involved and learn how to communicate and present effectively. Such great training, and fun each time we welcome Jon to ARU – Thank you Jon!’
Nicola Faulkner – Student Business Adviser, Anglia Ruskin University
‘Jon Torrens delivered a fantastic training session on Public Speaking and Presenting to a group of Cambridge University students as part of our Social Innovation Programme. His mix of practical advice and more theoretical points about shaping a narrative were very well received, as was his warm rapport with the students. The confidence of the groups in presenting markedly increased after Jon’s training; it was a pleasure to work with him and I hope we will collaborate many more times in future.’
Michael Crowder – Consultant at ERS Ltd
