Training and Coaching

Training

The ability to communicate one’s ideas in a manner that is clear, compelling and memorable is a critical skill. People who can convey an idea to audiences in a way that sticks and moves them to action are the ones who make a difference. And they are the ones who will have all kinds of opportunities personally and professionally. In the business world, having people who can speak well in public can mean the difference between successfully promoting and growing the company or not; between motivating and inspiring staff or not. If you are looking for a dynamic, comprehensive training in public speaking and presentation skills for your team, I can help. I offer one- day, two-day and bespoke trainings for companies and organizations from all fields.

I work with:

Multinational companies such as Expedia, Gore, Nokia and Zalando
International organizations such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization and the World Intellectual Property
Organization
Fast-growing digital companies such as Crealogix and Freeletics
Executive MBA Programmes at IESE in Barcelona, the University
of Geneva and the University of Lausanne

Whatever the structure of the training, it always involves an in-depth review of key elements of effective speeches and presentations. Those attending must be active participants. There are speaking exercises, followed by comprehensive feedback.

Several topics are covered, including those set out above. The amount of time to be spent on any one topic is flexible depending on the length of the training, and more time can be spent on areas of interest.

COACHING

I love working one-on-one with people as it provides an opportunity to go deep on those public speaking issues that are of most concern to you. Whether you want to work on specific skills or are preparing for a big speech or presentation, I can help.

I always approach every potential coaching client the same way. We start with a free meeting or Skype call to get to know each other and to see if we are the right fit for each other. The coaching relationship is a special one and both parties need to trust and feel comfortable with each other in order for it to work.

During this initial call, I also seek to understand what, specifically, you are looking for and whether I am the right person to help. It might be help with a specific speech or presentation; it might be working on your stage presence; it might be something else.

Once I know what you are looking for, I will be able to tell you whether I am the right person for the job. I never take on a client unless I am 100% confident that I can help them. And if I don’t think that I am the right person, I have an extensive network and can usually recommend someone who is.

“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.”

– Lee Iacocca