OWN THE ARENA

COMMUNITY COHORT

SCHOOLS COHORTS

West London

DEvon

Location: Warwick Community Centre Hall, W9 2HJ
Dates: Oct 22 – Nov 10, 2026
Eligibility: Ages 18–25
Funder: Bentley Motors

Location: Partner Secondary Colleges
Dates: Oct 14 – Nov 11, 2025
Eligibility: Teachers, Year 12 & 13 Students
Funder: Devon Community Foundation

THREE WAYS TO OWN THE ARENA

OTA IN SCHOOL

OTA IN THE COMMUNITY

OTA AT WORK

Ready for the real world?

Tired of not being heard?

Good at your job. Struggle to get your point across?

Practise interviews, presentations and speaking with adults before those moments start to count.

Turn what you’ve lived, seen and believe into a story you can stand up and tell.

Learn to present ideas, influence decisions and handle high-stakes conversations at work.

THE OTA PHILOSOPHY

Confidence isn’t taught. It’s built.

You don’t become a confident speaker by sitting quietly.

At OTA, you speak, get feedback and go again. Because confidence comes from knowing you can do it, not hoping you can.

Confidence follows competence.

1 — SPEAK

2 — STORYTELL

3 — PRACTISE

4 — GET FEEDBACK

Start where you are.

Give people a reason to listen.

Do it again.

See what others see.

Get used to speaking in front of others.

Turn what you've lived, learned and believe into a story.

Work through the nerves until speaking starts to feel natural.

Learn what works, what doesn't and what to change.

5 — PERFORM

Own the Arena.

Step up and show yourself what you can do.

6 — LEAD

HELP OTHERS MOVE FORWARD

Train to become a Corporate Jungle facilitator. Help lead workshops and support young people facing the same challenges you once faced.

Outcomes

94%

reported measurable increase in speaking confidence

70+

young people trained across UK schools and workplaces

88%

secured interviews or promotions post-completion

PARTNERSHIP ROUTES

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

COMMUNITY & COMMISSIONERS

EMPLOYERS & CORPORATE

Get your students ready to speak up.

Get your young people ready to be heard.

Get your people ready to lead.

Help them handle presentations, interviews and the moments where they need to back themselves.

Help them turn their experiences into powerful stories, speak on what matters and take the stage.

Help them present ideas clearly, influence the room and communicate when the stakes are higher.

Who is OTA for?

Own the Arena is for people who want to become more confident world-class communicators. Our community programmes are mainly designed for young people, while OTA is also delivered in schools, colleges and workplaces.

Is Own the Arena free, and why?

Yes. Our community cohorts are free for participants. They are kindly funded by organisations that want to give young people access to opportunities like this that would normally not get a chance to, so there is no cost to take part.

Do I need public speaking experience?

No prior speaking or presentation experience is required. OTA is designed for all confidence levels, supporting you whether you are finding your voice for the first time or honing existing leadership skills.

How long is OTA?

Programme formats vary by setting, ranging from 4-week community and school cohorts to intensive masterclasses designed for rapid skill acceleration.

What is the final showcase?

The final showcase is a live event where cohort participants step into the arena to share original speeches and personal narratives in front of peers, mentors, and partner organisations.

Can schools, community groups and employers bring OTA in?

Yes. We deliver tailored Own the Arena cohorts directly within secondary schools, youth organisations, community centers, and employer partner locations.

How much does it cost?

Our programmes are free for young people, thanks to our funders and partners. If you’re an organisation looking to commission a programme or sponsor a group, get in touch to discuss options and pricing.

How do I join a cohort?

Explore active cohort opportunities listed on our page or get in touch directly to reserve a spot in our upcoming intake or register your organisation.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION?

Ready to step in?

Select your pathway below to join an upcoming cohort or discuss bringing OTA to your organisation.

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