One of the hardest parts about trying to improve as an educational presenter is being able to objectively see how the audience perceives you and your presentation. This is why even highly trained, experienced actors need support from stage directors.

They need an external eye. Honest but caring.

So do you.

If you would like me to offer you feedback based on my experience as an educator and presentation trainer, I've created this online video coaching service. Have a read about the service below to check we're a good fit for each other and then get in touch.

How it works

I will watch a video of your presentation which you have shared privately with me and reflect on it.

Then we'll jump on a call to discuss your strengths and any areas you might want to develop further as a presenter. Or you might be more interested in feedback on the structure and content of your presentation.

We'll be able to watch key parts of the video together and deconstruct them. No, really ... it's not as painful as it sounds. 🙂 You'll also be able to ask me specific questions and raise any wider presentation concerns that you have.

My approach as a presentation coach

Whilst presentation coaching is definitely not therapy, trying to publicly engage others in a subject which you passionately care about feels intensely personal and vulnerable. That's because it is.

Presenting can be both thrilling and terrifying.

In several professional and voluntary roles I have experience in listening to people and in trying to come alongside what they are feeling without making assumptions or judging them.

As a coach, my job is to listen carefully to you, to support and encourage you, and, at times, to gently challenge some of your thinking and behaviours. Any specific advice I give will always be delivered as a suggestion, not a directive.

The biggest lesson I've learnt when giving feedback is how to shut up.

I use my judgement, based on your experience and skill level, to work out which are the next two or three most important steps that will help you progress further along your path. Being able to distinguish these critical steps from all of the other less important presentation notes is what will allow you to develop as quickly as possible. That judgement, to be honest, is what you're really paying a presentation coach for.

And just in case you're worried - I won't try to turn you into someone you're not. My approach is based around helping you discover which parts of your personality are most engaging for your audiences and encouraging you to bring these out more when you're presenting.

How much it costs

In many education sectors there is barely enough money to fund group training, let alone pay for individual coaching. So, this personalised support is more likely to be viable when the outcome of the presentation coaching can be directly linked to a funded project or to some monetary gain.

The presentation feedback package costs £195 + VAT. This includes preparation time to watch and reflect on your video; an online feedback discussion session (lasting up to 45 minutes); and a brief written report suggesting which areas to focus on next.

I will invoice you after the session and you can pay by card online or by bank transfer. If your organisation requires a purchase order to be drawn up first, I can send you a quotation to facilitate this.

Money-back guarantee: the relationship between coach and coachee (yep, apparently it's a word) is a powerful, yet fragile, thing. It depends on many subtle factors such as mutual trust, shared expectations and our unique personalities. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there after only one call. So, if you are unsatisfied with the session for any reason, I will listen to your concerns and try to learn from them. You won't be invoiced for the call - it's not in my long-term interest to have a disgruntled client.

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