Kyle Murtagh is an award-winning communicator who has helped thousands of professionals improve the way they present themselves and their ideas. With a clear, methodical approach to public speaking, he empowers individuals and teams to communicate with clarity, conviction and confidence in high-pressure environments.
Kyle’s passion for effective communication stems from personal experience. Like many, he began his journey with nerves and uncertainty, struggling to speak in public. Over time, he built the techniques and self-belief that would lead him to win multiple national and international speaking competitions, including the UK and Ireland Championship five times and the European title.
He is also the founder of Confidence by Design, a presentation skills company that works with corporate teams, managers, and individuals to strengthen their impact through speaking. His clients have gone on to deliver successful keynote speeches, win new business, and grow in professional confidence. Kyle’s work balances structured delivery, audience engagement, and practical tools that yield measurable results.
His book, The 5 Pillars of Effective Public Speaking, has earned widespread praise for making advanced communication techniques accessible to a broad audience. Focusing on skill-building and self-awareness, Kyle’s sessions give people the tools they need to become more confident communicators, whether in the boardroom, at conferences, or in everyday interactions.