Presence by The Desine Co.
Executive Presentation Coaching
Speak with Authority. Win The Room.
You already have the expertise. Let's make sure the room hears it.
One-on-one presentation coaching for leaders who know what you want to say and need to land your delivery. Board presentations, joint venture pitches, keynotes, conferences and town halls. The rooms where people show up to hear you speak, no room for mistakes.
The most informed person doesn't always win the room
You know your material. You've done the work. Then you stand up, and forty minutes later the audience buys into your vision or product -- or they don't.
This is not a knowledge problem. It is a delivery opportunity. Through storytelling, body language, tonality and pacing, we can help make an impact in weeks, not years.
Who this is for
Executives who lead in a second language
Your English is not the problem. You hold your own in meetings every day. But a stage or company-wide call with another country can be different. Taking into account North American culture, language nuances and slang, we tailor your presentation together.
Technical and trades leaders
Twenty years in the field and now you present to the board or at a conference. Nobody ever taught you this and there has never been a place to practice, this is where we start.
Executives with a date on the calendar
A board meeting, an investor day, a town hall, joint venture pitch a call overseas. You have an upcoming speaking event, we help you win the room.
What we work on
Message architecture
We edit or assist building your presentation so the story is clean and audience is easily able to follow your message. Most presentations are lost before anyone speaks.
Delivery
Live rehearsal coaching on your material. Pace, presence, where you look, what your hands are doing, and what happens to your voice when the pressure lands.
Room readiness
The question period you are quietly dreading, run properly. Objections, hostile follow-ups, the director who always interrupts. We rehearse the part that keeps you awake at night.
Why work with me
I help build presentations, edit your narrative, and help you deliver them.
I specialize exclusively in executive presentation coaching for corporate, technical and industrial leaders. Here is what sets me apart:
Executive Room Experience. I've spent years in boardrooms as a senior leader working directly with executives, as well as with technical teams who do the execution. Because I've worked with both sides, I know how teams and management respond and what they react to.
Technical Bilingualism. With a technical Masters degree and an extensive background presenting on niche topics, I speak your language. I never treat technical or industrial experts like corporate generalists. I translate complex data into high-stakes executive presence.
Common questions
I work with clients both online and in person, depending on their location and preference. Most coaching happens online, which works well because your presentation will often be delivered that way too. In-person sessions are available.
This is not an English language course. If you are already working in English at a senior level, your language is fine. What changes under pressure is your pace, your structure and your presence, and those are what we work on.
Four to six weeks before your presentation is comfortable. If your date is sooner, get in touch and we can discuss how we can make an impact.
Most of our clients are across Canada and North America or work with North American companies. We specialize in working with leaders where English is your second language.
Let's talk about your next speaking engagement
Tell us what is coming up and we'll tell you how we can help.