My Story
From panic attack to public speaking coach
For years, Andy O'Sullivan stayed quiet in meetings. He watched colleagues who spoke up gain recognition and progress, while he was overlooked. At one point, after signing up for a public speaking training event, a panic attack prevented him from attending.
Determined to change this, he returned the following week and faced the challenge directly. That decision changed everything.
After overcoming his fear of speaking, Andy progressed into senior leadership by contributing confidently in meetings and presentations. He has since spent over 20 years helping other professionals do the same.
Today, Andy O'Sullivan is a 5-time bestselling author and one of the UK's most experienced public speaking coaches, working one-to-one with professionals across London and the UK who want to speak with confidence in high-stakes workplace situations.
"The professionals who stay quiet in meetings are usually the ones paying closest attention. The problem is never knowledge. It is always the anxiety around being seen."
Andy's one-to-one coaching is delivered through Confident You Training, his London-based public speaking coaching practice. Professionals across the UK work with Andy online, with in-person sessions available in London.