

Whether leading a team, presenting in the boardroom, or speaking on stage, this guide will help you own your voice—and the room.
Full of useful tips to help you charm your audience and leave those nerves behind.
Ready to step up and be heard?

At Royal Indulgence we love helping people regain their confidence and quality of life.
Our mission is to help those who suffer from incontinence so they can live stress free lives.


A Note From John De La Hughes
I’m guessing you’re here because you’d like to become more confident at public speaking. You’ve come to the right place. I’m the founder of Charm School and one of NZ’s top combat sports MCs.
After hosting 100+ events and speaking to crowds of hundreds, I’ve learned one thing: great speakers aren’t born—they’re made. I’ll share the secrets to confident communication in my FREE guide so you’ll charm your audience and feel confident about public speaking.
Inside this guide, you’ll discover how to:
Turn nerves into energy that fuel your performance
Speak with clarity, confidence, and impact
Deliver messages that truly resonate
Build a powerful connection with any audience


At Royal Indulgence we love helping people regain their confidence and quality of life.
Our mission is to help those who suffer from incontinence so they can live stress free lives.


“I totally recommend John to anyone wanting to improve their communication skills and their ability to relate and strengthen bonds with others.”
Jordan Berry, Kaizen Fitness
“After seeing John command a crowd as a ring announcer, I knew I’d found what I was looking for. As someone who has to speak to tough leadership teams and present data at national conferences, John’s approach to public speaking transformed everything - I now feel confident, connected, and able to deliver first-class presentations!”
Tahi King-Hazel, Dot.kāu
“John was fantastic. He's a consummate professional who really got to the core of why I was struggling with certain aspects of my leadership confidence. In only a short time I gained so much insight. I am now practising what I learnt from John in both my professional and personal life. I strongly recommend him as an effective kōrero coach.”
Jeff Chapman, Mana College
