Established 2014 · Online Academy

Build Conversation Skills & Social Confidence

Date Daily is a structured online academy dedicated to the practice of effective communication, modern etiquette and professional poise. Our curriculum is designed to support learners in developing the skills and self-assurance needed to navigate professional and social settings with clarity and confidence.

6,800+Enrolments since 2014
12Structured courses
9Qualified instructors

An Academy Built on the Discipline of Effective Communication

Date Daily was founded in 2014 by a team of communication coaches, etiquette consultants and adult-education specialists with a shared conviction: that the practical skills of social conduct, articulate conversation and professional poise can be taught, practised and systematically improved.

Operating as a fully online academy, we design and deliver structured courses, facilitated group workshops and individual coaching programmes to working professionals, recent graduates, career-changers and anyone seeking to strengthen their interpersonal communication. Our curriculum is informed by applied linguistics, behavioural science and contemporary etiquette standards.

  • Fully online, self-paced and live-session course formats
  • Curriculum written and reviewed by accredited communication professionals
  • Small-group workshops to allow individual attention and guided practice
  • Flexible scheduling with recorded sessions available on demand
  • Certificates of completion issued for all structured programmes
  • CPD-aligned content suitable for professional development records

Structured Programmes for Every Stage

Each programme is structured into clear modules, delivered through video lessons, interactive exercises, guided reading and live practice sessions. Learners progress at their own pace within a supported curriculum framework.

Foundation

Conversation Essentials

🎓 8 modules ⏱ 12 hours 📅 Self-paced

A grounding programme covering the foundational mechanics of purposeful conversation. Designed for learners who wish to communicate more clearly and comfortably in everyday and professional settings.

  • Module 1 — The Structure of Conversation: openings, turns and closings
  • Module 2 — Active Listening Techniques and Reflective Responses
  • Module 3 — Asking Effective Questions: open, clarifying and follow-up
  • Module 4 — Vocabulary Range and Verbal Precision
  • Module 5 — Managing Pauses and Comfortable Silence
  • Module 6 — Tone, Pace and Vocal Clarity in Speech
  • Module 7 — Adapting Register: formal, semi-formal, casual
  • Module 8 — Guided Conversation Practice and Assessment
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Intermediate

Social Confidence Workshop Series

🎓 6 modules ⏱ 10 hours + 4 live sessions 📅 Cohort-based

A cohort-run programme that blends self-study with facilitated group workshops. Learners examine the cognitive and behavioural underpinnings of social confidence and practise skills in a structured peer environment.

  • Module 1 — Understanding Social Anxiety: evidence-based frameworks
  • Module 2 — Mindset and Preparatory Habits Before Social Situations
  • Module 3 — Group Conversation: entering, contributing and exiting gracefully
  • Module 4 — Practising Confident Body Language and Posture
  • Module 5 — Handling Unfamiliar Situations and Novel Environments
  • Module 6 — Building on Repeated Practice: progress review and goal-setting
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Intermediate

Modern Etiquette: A Contemporary Guide

🎓 9 modules ⏱ 14 hours 📅 Self-paced

A comprehensive self-study course examining the principles of modern etiquette in professional and social contexts, from in-person conduct to digital communication norms.

  • Module 1 — Principles of Etiquette: courtesy, consideration and context
  • Module 2 — First Impressions: introductions, greetings and name etiquette
  • Module 3 — Table Manners and Dining in Professional Settings
  • Module 4 — Dress Codes: decoding invitations and occasion-appropriate attire
  • Module 5 — Digital Communication: email, messaging and video call conduct
  • Module 6 — Workplace Etiquette and Professional Boundaries
  • Module 7 — Event and Hospitality Etiquette: host and guest responsibilities
  • Module 8 — Cross-cultural Awareness and International Etiquette
  • Module 9 — Application Exercises and Course Assessment
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Advanced

Professional Poise & Executive Presence

🎓 7 modules ⏱ 11 hours + 2 live sessions 📅 Mixed

Designed for experienced professionals and those in leadership or client-facing roles, this programme addresses the advanced dimensions of poise, gravitas and polished communication under pressure.

  • Module 1 — Defining Executive Presence: research-based perspectives
  • Module 2 — Commanding the Room: presentations and facilitation
  • Module 3 — High-Stakes Conversation: negotiations, feedback and difficult topics
  • Module 4 — Managing Interruptions, Pushback and Pressure with Composure
  • Module 5 — Networking with Purpose at Conferences and Industry Events
  • Module 6 — Written Professionalism: reports, proposals and correspondence
  • Module 7 — Recorded Presentation Review and Individual Instructor Feedback
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Specialist

Public Speaking Fundamentals

🎓 6 modules ⏱ 9 hours + 3 practice sessions 📅 Cohort-based

A practitioner-led programme guiding learners from initial preparation through to delivery of short prepared and impromptu presentations. Feedback-centred with multiple practice opportunities.

  • Module 1 — Speech Architecture: structure, narrative and key messages
  • Module 2 — Researching, Drafting and Rehearsing Your Material
  • Module 3 — Delivery Mechanics: voice, eye contact and gesture
  • Module 4 — Managing Nerves: physiological and cognitive strategies
  • Module 5 — Impromptu Speaking: PREP, STAR and other frameworks
  • Module 6 — Handling Audience Questions with Confidence
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1:1 Coaching

Individual Coaching Programme

🎓 Bespoke ⏱ 6–12 sessions 📅 Flexible scheduling

One-to-one coaching with a named instructor. Sessions are structured around a personalised learning plan created after an initial assessment consultation. Suitable for learners at any level seeking focused, individual attention.

  • Session 1 — Initial assessment and learning-plan creation
  • Sessions 2–4 — Core skill development based on identified priorities
  • Sessions 5–8 — Applied practice, role-play exercises and guided feedback
  • Sessions 9–11 — Advanced skills and contextual application scenarios
  • Session 12 — Progress review, certification and continuing development plan
  • Between-session assignments and resource recommendations throughout
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Qualified Communication & Etiquette Professionals

Every member of the Date Daily teaching faculty holds recognised professional credentials and brings substantive practical experience in communication coaching, etiquette consultancy or adult education.

Lead Instructor & Co-Founder

Margaret Sinclair

MA Applied Linguistics, Edinburgh Certified Etiquette Consultant, IECT

Margaret co-founded Date Daily in 2014 following a twelve-year career as a corporate communication consultant for FTSE 100 organisations. She leads the Conversation Essentials and Modern Etiquette programmes and oversees curriculum development across all courses.

Senior Instructor

Dr. James Okafor

PhD Psychology, UCL Chartered Psychologist, BPS

James brings a clinical and research background in social cognition and behavioural confidence to the Social Confidence Workshop Series. His evidence-based approach draws on CBT methodology, applied to communication skill development in adult learners.

Instructor — Executive Programmes

Caroline Beaumont-Reid

MSc Organisational Behaviour, Warwick ICF-Accredited Executive Coach

Caroline delivers the Professional Poise & Executive Presence programme and leads the 1:1 coaching stream. With a background spanning investment banking and leadership consultancy, she specialises in helping professionals communicate with greater authority and precision.

Instructor — Public Speaking

Tom Ashford

BA English & Drama, Bristol Toastmasters Distinguished Toastmaster

Tom designs and facilitates the Public Speaking Fundamentals programme. A former stage director and corporate trainer, he focuses on the practical mechanics of delivery — voice, rhythm and presence — and guides learners through structured rehearsal and feedback cycles.

Instructor & Curriculum Designer

Dr. Priya Nair

EdD Adult Education, Open University Fellow, CILIP

Priya leads curriculum design across the academy's self-paced modules and is the primary author of the Modern Etiquette course learning materials. Her research background in adult learning theory shapes the instructional methodology used throughout the Date Daily curriculum.

1:1 Coach

Liam Corrigan

MA Communication Studies, DCU EMCC-Accredited Coach

Liam works exclusively within the 1:1 coaching programme, supporting learners across all levels of experience. He specialises in social confidence and conversational fluency, and develops personalised practice plans tailored to each learner's professional and social context.

What Learners Report After Completing Our Courses

The figures below are drawn from our post-course learner surveys, collected between January 2022 and December 2024. Results are self-reported and reflect individual experiences; individual outcomes will vary.

87% of respondents reported increased comfort in initiating conversation in professional settings
91% said they would recommend a Date Daily course to a colleague or peer
83% reported applying etiquette or communication skills learned within one month of course completion
79% of 1:1 coaching clients said they felt more prepared for high-stakes professional interactions

"The Conversation Essentials course provided a genuinely structured approach to something I had always assumed was innate. I now have concrete techniques for entering and maintaining professional conversations, and I use them regularly in my work."

F.A.

Programme Manager, completed Conversation Essentials (2023)

"I enrolled in the Social Confidence Workshop Series expecting theory, and was pleasantly surprised by how practice-centred the live sessions were. The group format made it possible to rehearse real situations in a supportive setting."

R.M.

Graduate Trainee, completed Social Confidence Workshop Series (2024)

"The Modern Etiquette course is comprehensive and remarkably current. The module on digital communication etiquette was particularly relevant to my day-to-day role. I have already recommended it to several members of my team."

C.P.

Senior Account Executive, completed Modern Etiquette (2023)

"Caroline's coaching sessions in the Executive Presence programme offered the most direct and actionable feedback I have received on my communication style. Each session moved at a practical pace and included specific exercises to work on between meetings."

S.O.

Director of Operations, completed Executive Presence Programme (2024)

"I completed the Public Speaking Fundamentals course ahead of presenting at an industry conference. The structured approach to preparation and the practice sessions with Tom gave me a reliable method to follow and genuinely reduced my anxiety on the day."

B.K.

Research Analyst, completed Public Speaking Fundamentals (2024)

"Working one-to-one with Liam allowed the sessions to focus precisely on the areas I found most difficult. The personalised learning plan made the programme feel purposeful from the outset, and the progress review at the end was a helpful way to consolidate what I had learned."

H.W.

Solicitor, completed 1:1 Coaching Programme (2023)

Transparent Enrolment Fees

All prices are listed in GBP and include VAT where applicable. Group and organisational rates are available on request. Payment plans can be arranged for programmes priced above £200.

Self-Paced Course

£149 / course

Access to a single self-paced course (Conversation Essentials, Modern Etiquette, or similar). Includes all modules, resources and a certificate of completion.

  • Full module video library
  • Downloadable workbooks and reading lists
  • Online discussion forum access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Live session attendance
  • Instructor feedback on submissions
  • 1:1 coaching sessions
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1:1 Coaching Programme

£850 / 6 sessions

Fully personalised coaching with a named instructor over six structured sessions, plus an initial assessment. A 12-session programme is available at £1,550.

  • Initial assessment consultation
  • Personalised learning plan
  • Six 55-minute coaching sessions
  • Between-session assignments and resources
  • Recording of each session (optional)
  • Progress review and development report
  • Certificate of completion
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Organisational & Group Enrolment

Custom pricing

Date Daily works with organisations seeking to provide communication skills training to teams, cohorts or departments. Group rates are available for five or more learners. Bespoke curriculum design and on-brand delivery options are also offered. Contact us to discuss requirements.

  • Discounted per-learner pricing for groups of 5+
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Reporting and completion tracking for HR teams
  • Optional bespoke module development
  • Invoice payment available (30-day terms)
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Prices are subject to change. The price applicable at the point of confirmed enrolment is binding. Please see our Terms & Conditions for full payment and refund information.

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Academy Address

Date Daily Ltd
14 Albemarle House
Clerkenwell Road
London EC1R 5DF
United Kingdom

Business Hours

Monday – Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 14:00 (enquiries only)
SundayClosed

All times are GMT/BST. Live sessions and coaching appointments are scheduled individually and may fall outside standard office hours by agreement.

Company Registration

Date Daily Ltd · Registered in England & Wales
Company No. 08754312 · VAT No. GB 247 8901 56

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Our Office

14 Albemarle House, Clerkenwell Road
London EC1R 5DF, United Kingdom

Please note: all instruction is delivered online. The London office is administrative and not open to learner visits without prior appointment.