Can you tell us more about your consulting services as a business, pitching and public speaking coach?

As a business coach specialising in pitching and public speaking, consulting services are tailored to help individuals and organisations excel in these crucial areas. Expertise lies in working with a diverse clientele, ranging from startups and unicorn companies to government representatives, inventors, and expert speakers.

Services include Pitching Skills Development; Public Speaking Mastery; Specialised Coaching for Government Representatives; Tailored Coaching for Inventors and Experts; Customised Workshops and Training Programs; On-Stage Rehearsals and Feedback; Remote Coaching and Virtual Training; Confidence Building and Overcoming Stage Fright.

We know that consultants can specialise in a variety of areas. Where do you see your agency sitting in this ecosystem, and how do you see your areas of specialty?

The approach as a business, pitching, and public speaking coach is deeply focused on understanding your unique needs and goals. By tailoring coaching to specific outcomes and combining expertise with a diverse experience, you are empowered to communicate with clarity, persuasion, and authenticity, leading to greater success and global opportunities.

Apart from one-on-one coaching, workshops and training programs are conducted for teams and organisations with sessions designed to enhance the collective pitching and public speaking skills of the participants, fostering a culture of effective communication and influence.

To truly excel in public speaking, practice and constructive feedback are essential. If you are looking to be your best, we need to conduct on-stage rehearsals, simulating real-life scenarios, and offer valuable feedback to help you identify areas of improvement and build upon their strengths.

What are the main issues you see coming up time and time again for your clients?

If you are struggling with confidence or feeling held back by imposter syndrome, we can help you overcome these barriers and unlock your true potential. A dedication to empowering individuals like you to conquer self-doubt and fear of failure, alongside specialising in guiding you through low-risk methods to test and validate your products and services, ensuring that you gain the confidence and assurance needed to succeed will allow you to embrace new opportunities, refine your offerings, and achieve the success you deserve.

One important factor in business is knowing who is a good fit for your business - those people who you work best with and who you can help the most. Who do you feel you are able to work best with and help the most?

A good fit is open minded coaches and speakers, startups and entrepreneurs wanting to refine your pitch or program (face to face and online products), ensuring you are able to effectively communicate your value proposition, market opportunity, and outcomes for your clients.  For scaleups seeking funding or growth, I help fine-tune your pitch strategies to resonate with investors and stakeholders.

Inventors and experts may have groundbreaking ideas but presenting them persuasively is key to gaining support and recognition.  You will get tailored coaching, ensuring you can communicate the significance and impact of your innovations clearly and confidently.

What do you see as the biggest upcoming opportunities for businesses?

Half of all Fortune 500 companies and many personal fortunes were created during a time of crisis. If you are worrying about the next downturn or recession, you are wasting headspace that could be used to capitalise on the opportunities they create. In challenging times finding partners and collaborators is especially important. With people being more cautious than usual public speaking is a crucial skill that can significantly impact personal and professional success.  Whether it's addressing a large audience at a conference or delivering an internal presentation, speaking 1 on 1 or 1 to many, you’ll become a captivating and influential speaker, improving persuasive communication techniques, stage presence, and overall confidence.

If there was one key message you wanted to give business owners, what would that be?

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead requires a keen focus on R.E.A.D.I.N.G., the current trends and opportunities. Take a moment to reflect and ask yourself, what strategies can you Replicate from successful ventures, what aspects should you Eliminate to streamline your processes, and what tasks can you Automate to boost efficiency? Additionally, identify areas that you can Delegate to existing or new capable team members, and don't forget to Innovate by thinking outside the box and exploring fresh approaches. While pursuing growth, it's crucial to be mindful of risks and challenges, so learn to Negate potential pitfalls through strategic planning and risk management. Ultimately, the key to success lies in how you Generate income. By crafting a compelling pitch that effectively communicates your value proposition, market opportunity, and unique offerings, you'll be better equipped to secure investments, partnerships, collaborators, and loyal customers, propelling your business to new heights. Embrace these principles, and you'll be on the path to sustainable success in today's competitive business landscape.

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