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Command the Room. Inspire your Audience.
Speak with confidence, connect with people, and make your message land.
Even the most experienced leaders can lose impact when it matters most. Investor pitches fall flat. Keynotes lack connection. Media appearances feel rehearsed rather than real.
In an AI-saturated world, your content can be written in seconds but your delivery is what makes people believe you. If your presence doesn’t match the weight of your message, you lose attention, influence, and trust and in leadership, that’s a cost you can’t afford.
Our Solution
The Executive Presence Lab is an intensive, actor-coach-led training for founders, executives, and senior leaders who must perform at the highest level in the most critical moments.
We use the same techniques we teach professional actors for screen and stage adapted for the boardroom, the media interview, the high-stakes pitch.
Through guided practice, real-time feedback, and actor-based training techniques, you’ll learn how to:
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Speak with clarity, even under pressure.
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Command attention without overpowering the room.
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Adapt instantly to the mood, needs, and energy of your audience.
No gimmicks. No role play games. Just the precision, connection, and authenticity that makes people want to follow you, in person, on stage, and on camera.
“This was one of the best workshops I've ever
attended! I learned many useful tips and tricks and
some completely new things that will benefit me
going forward."
Communications Leader, GE Global
The most intensive way to work with us. Every minute is tailored to you, your role, and your upcoming high-stakes moments; whether that’s an investor pitch, conference keynote, or critical client meeting. Available online or in-person.
We come to you, anywhere in the UK, to work with you or your leadership team in your own space.
One in-person day (at your site or in London) plus online follow-up coaching to embed skills over time.
We deliver the Executive Presence Lab in the way that works best for you.
“I’ve been to many training events during my
career and this was a breath of fresh air. I will
now approach presentations, large or small, very
differently and with greater confidence in my
ability to hold the audience.”
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Commerical Director, Dyson
Putting Presence into Practice: Common Scenarios and Solutions
When the stakes are high, knowing how to apply executive presence skills in the moment makes all the difference. Here are practical, real-world tips for handling common challenges with confidence and impact.
How can I improve my investor pitches so people say yes?
Structure your pitch around a clear problem, solution, and outcome. Use deliberate pauses, confident posture, and concise language to hold attention.
How do I stay calm and confident when speaking to senior stakeholders?
Ground yourself with slow, steady breathing before you begin, and focus on one person at a time to maintain presence.
How can I project gravitas without sounding rehearsed?
Internalise your key points rather than memorising scripts. This keeps delivery natural while allowing you to adapt in the moment.
How can I communicate powerfully when presenting online?
Keep your camera at eye level, frame yourself from the chest up, and use vocal variety to replace some of the impact that body language provides in person.
How do I overcome imposter syndrome and believe I belong at the executive table?
Prepare thoroughly, but also remind yourself of your track record and expertise before you speak. Confidence builds through repeated high-stakes practice.
What should I focus on first to develop authentic executive presence?
Start with self-awareness, notice how your body language, voice, and pacing affect how people respond, and adjust deliberately.