What we do
Speaker Coaching
There’s a moment every speaker knows, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned leader.
You are up at the front of the stage, with all eyes on you. Your heartbeat quickens, your palms start to sweat, and your voice starts shaking with a rush of adrenaline.
Whether it’s your first conference, a big pitch, or simply speaking up in front of your team, the nerves kick in.
That’s not weakness. It’s human.
Now, imagine channelling those nerves instead into clarity, confidence, and a powerful stage presence, making them your secret weapon.
What Is Speaker Coaching?
Speaker coaching is about unlocking the version of you who can speak clearly, confidently, and be heard with impact where and when it matters most.
With these 1-1 sessions, we blend theatre based techniques with professional excellence and the power of storytelling to help you communicate with conviction, connect with your audience and bring your message to life.
All coaching is tailored to the individual, however we also offer three pathways, shaped by the level of transformation you’re looking to achieve.
Fundamentals
If you are looking to overcome nerves, clarify your message clearly, and build the foundations of easing into speaking in front of others confidently.
This is perfect for:
- First time public speakers
- Team updates or smaller presentations
Core
Those who are ready to take their communication to the next level by commanding the room, leading meetings, presenting to senior leadership, or pitching to clients.
This will help with:
- Securing a promotion
- Job interviews
- Client conversations and pitching
- Leading your team with clarity and confidence
Mastery
For high-profile, high-pressured moments where your performance truly matters.
This is ideal for:
- Conferences, TEDx style talks, company days
- Investor or client pitches
- Executive or Leadership presentations
What you can expect
All our work is backed up by rigorous intellectual research and easy-to-use materials, including several publications.
Your journey is tailored from day one. We start with what you already do well, then focus on the shifts that will make the biggest impact. There are then often specific areas of focus for improvement. For example…
In a short space of time we can make a real difference to how you feel as you step out in front of your audience and what they get from your presentation.
“I learnt so much and continue to use the take-aways today”
Richard Stickler, Global Senior Category Manager, Astro Gaming at Logitech
The coaching vastly improved how my colleagues and I can appeal to an audience and get our points across.”
Dan Walker Smith, Group Head Of External Communications, ED&F Man
“Under the facilitators inspirational coaching, a group of senior managers transformed their presentational skills and found a confidence and swagger they perhaps didn’t know they had.”
Mark Pilling, Vice-President, Publishing & Conferences at FlightGlobal
“Looking for Maynard Leigh’s experienced advise was one of the best professional decisions I have ever made. I am very thankful for all their support and guidance. The Facilitator did a wonderful job coaching me in honing my presentation skills. He focussed on my style and strengths and improved them. I truly appreciate his taking care of every detail and especially his dedication and commitment.”
Milena Roveda Chief Financial Officer, IFS
Our coaches
Our programmes are delivered by a small, dedicated team of Performance Coaches — many of whom have been with us for over a decade. They bring deep expertise, honest challenge and genuine support, all driven by our mission to bring more humanity, meaning and vitality into the workplace.
Do You Think?
… your nerves are holding you back?
… your ideas deserve to be heard, but your delivery gets in the way?
… that you are missing emotional connection to the material to make the audience to feel something?
… Using story to captivate and illuminate.
Common Communication Challenges We Help With
Everyone’s communication challenges are different, but patterns show up again and again. Here are some of the issues people bring to us, and how coaching helps them transform:
If any of this feels familiar and you’re ready to become a more confident.
Let’s turn your next big moment into your best performance yet.
