Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training
Control the nerves. Structure the talk. Connect with listeners, and speak with confidence.
Watch: how we coach public speaking
See how our public speaking training actually works
A short introduction to how we help executives and teams become clearer, calmer, and more persuasive in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes moments.
What you will hear
- What we mean by public speaking training, and who it is for.
- How we approach nervousness, structure, and connection with listeners.
- How individual coaching and group workshops fit different situations.
Public speaking and presentation skills are our flagship offering. Since 1964 we’ve trained individuals and teams to be clearer, calmer, and more persuasive in high-stakes moments.
Problems we solve
- Anxiety with speaking
- Projecting executive presence
- Being structured
- Connecting with listeners
- Speaking clearly
- Being persuasive
- Working with visual aids
If nervousness is the main concern and it is beginning to interfere with your work, our Fear of Speaking coaching focuses specifically on controlling that experience.
Who we train
- Executives and senior leadersBoard presentations, all-hands, town halls, keynotes, and investor or partner meetings.
- Managers and new leadersTeam meetings, updates, cross-functional presentations, and speaking to senior stakeholders.
- Technical and scientific expertsMaking complex material clear and compelling for non-technical audiences and decision makers.
- Sales and client-facing teamsDiscovery meetings, product demos, proposals, and executive-level conversations.
- Whole teams and cohortsShared language, shared standards, and shared practice across a department, function, or company.
Individual coaching or team workshop
Both formats teach the same skills. The right choice depends on the goal.
- Private coachingOne coach, one participant. Tailored to your voice, content, and calendar of real speaking situations. Ideal for executives and high-visibility speakers.
- Group workshopsSmall groups practice together in one to three days. Ideal when a team or cohort needs a shared standard for how they present and speak.
How the coaching works
- Understand the situationsReal meetings, presentations, and audiences. Not generic exercises.
- Build usable skillsStructure, delivery, preparation, and audience-connection skills that transfer to your actual work.
- Practice with feedbackLive practice with a coach who tells you what works, what does not, and what to do next.
- Apply and adjustUse the skills in your next real speaking situation, then refine with your coach.
What progress looks like
- More controlYou recognize nervousness earlier and know what to do before and during the moment.
- Sharper structureYour ideas land in the order and length your listeners can follow.
- Stronger connectionYou speak with, not at, your audience — on stage, in meetings, and on video.
- Consistent effectivenessYour best speaking is repeatable, not accidental.
Why the workshop works for teams
When a team trains together, they bond. They practice in front of each other. They learn how to give feedback that actually helps: not vague praise, not gotchas. It’s not games. It’s training.
Who trains you
This matters. As a second-generation firm, we teach the fundamentals of public speaking for the world you present in now, including how to use AI as a preparation partner, not a script. Our coaches are full-time speech and communication professionals, trained in adult learning, and adaptable across teams and cultures.
They train and work together continuously: reviewing research, debating what actually helps participants, and refining the work. That is how you get instructors who bring impact, not gimmicks, and not random AI tips.
Formats
Group workshops (1 to 3 days) · private coaching / independent study · onsite, our facilities, or live virtual.
Next step
Call +1 617.739.3330 for a free 30-minute consultation, or use the form below and a senior coach will respond personally.