SpeakUP
A 12-Week Spoken Word Course
Feb-May 2025, Melbourne, Vic
Private Coaching
Stage Fright - Talks - Presentations - Speeches - Spoken Word - Performance - Stage Presence - Video Calls - Instagram/Facebook Live Videos - Communication - Writing - Creative performance - Difficult Conversations
Private coaching sessions are run remotely via Zoom and run for 45 minutes to an hour.
Single Session – $150
4 Sessions – $550
6 Sessions – $800
8 Session – $1000
Testimonials
I’ve sat in silence for a long time, fear stricken at the thought of speaking my words to public.
I said yes and decided to show up.
Fleassy is a wonderful host, facilitator, communicator, her authenticity is palpable.
“We were dealing with people who were uncomfortable communicating online, didn’t want to participate in online meetings, etc.
Her approach was exactly what our community needed, someone who was authentic. I highly recommend this workshop and Fleassy Malay. Her energy, approach and delivery are all excellent.
“This woman is phenomenal. I feel a new level of confidence and opening.
It’s making me so happy and when I teach my class I have this empowered, authentic state of holding space for my students.
I encourage all my friends to work with her.”
Talks and Presentations
Fleassy Malay offers talks and interactive presentations both online and in-person to groups and organisations. She has presented for TEDx Melbourne, multiple Victorian council bodies, Thorne Harbour Health, as well as organisations that focus on women and LGBTQI+ people.
Their talks and presentations take a courageous an honest approach to public speaking, and empowerment through voice. Fleassy’s topics touch on the large social issues and the close and personal influences that stifle our voices whilst also offering clear tools and actions points that lift and inspire all audiences.
Available Topics
1 – SpeakUP (bite size)
From heart to page to stage this program guides the group to find their own words and to bring them to the stage through spoken word poetry. There is a focus on supporting each participant to develop their own unique voice and stage presence, and celebrating each other’s courage. It has space to be adapted to focus on specific topics and themes if required. This session is a bite size version of my full 36 hour (over 12 weeks) program; SpeakUP.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for all genders and identities. It is great for both first time performers and seasoned performers looking to deepen their relationship with the stage or to their writing.
Key Words: Confidence, Communication, Mental Health, Team Building, Connection, Play, Slam, Spoken Word, Creative Writing
Delivery: Theory and Discussion 20%, Practical Exercises 80%
Lengths: 90 min/Half Day/Whole Day (extended programs also available upon discussion)
Outcomes: Participants will leave this session with a feeling of connectedness and confidence. They will have at least one piece of writing they have done themselves and experienced speaking that in front of others.
2 – The Courageous Voice – The reclamation of voice as a tool of empowerment.
Presented through a queer, feminist lense we explore the fear of public speaking and how the silencing and marginalising certain voices can have an impact on our confidence to speak. It provides an understanding of what can be holding us back, and clear tools and experiential exercises to reclaim our voices in a safe and transformative way.
Who is it for?
This workshop was written with LGBTQI+ communities and women who want to deepen their confidence in communication in mind. However, it is also perfect for groups who may have other experiences of marginalisation due to abalism, racism, stigma around mental health struggles, or any other form of marginalisation. It may also be supportive to people who are looking to have more understanding of the lived experience of these groups.
Key Words: Confidence, Communication, Marginalisation, LGBTQI+, Mental Health, Gender.
Delivery: Theory and Discussion 60%, Practical Exercises 40%
Lengths: 45 min/90 min/Half Day/Whole Day
Outcomes: Participants will leave this session with a deeper understanding of some of the factors that can impact our ability to speak up, an understanding of how spoken word and slam poetry has become a powerful tool for the reclamation of peoples voices, and an experience of applying some speaking techniques.
3) Storytelling For Impact
This session presents a deeper skillset of storytelling techniques. Through a focus on connection and a harnessing of theatre skills, we look at how to foster a deep connection with the audience, whilst utilising some basic storytelling techniques on stage. This workshop gives lived experience and practical exercise.
Who is it for?
Designed for groups who are already presenting and performing in some manner, this session is focused on intermediate level skill development and mastery.
Key Words: Storytelling, Performance, Theatre, Presentation Skills
Delivery: Practical Exercises 80% ,Theory 20%
Lengths: 90 mins/Half Day/Whole Day
Outcomes: Participants will leave this session with a wider toolbox of skills for presentation and speaking. Experience in storytelling with embodiment, strong stage presence and audience captivation.