Making Presentations

Geeky

We are nerdy in the science of presenting brilliantly. Things like: how the brain engages with information; how theories in behavioural sciences connect to communication skills; the principles of visual design and user interfaces; the recipe (and ingredients) to create a powerful story.

We are just as nerdy in the artistry of presenting brilliantly. Things like: the principles of stage craft; the application of improv theory; vocal warm-up exercises from professional singing.

Nothing makes us happier than learning something new from a novel field of study that we can use in our training.

Experienced

We have walked the walk. We have worked in classic commercial roles (e.g.: sales, marketing, external relations, consumer insights). We have presented business ideas in small rooms and we have delivered keynote speeches on large stages.

We have planned the plan. We have led regional and global learning curricula. We have deployed training interventions across an organisation of hundreds. We have set-up and run major events.

We have stepped onto that stage. We have hosted professional conferences. We have delivered keynote speeches. We have directed shows. We have acted and sung to audiences of in major UK theatres.

Richard Pascoe

Master Trainer

Ex P&G (Sales, Insights, L&D). Trained opera singer and performer. Super-geek on all things presentation skills

Kirstie Hawkes

Master Trainer

Ex P&G (Marketing & External Relations). Category & Shopper Consultancy. Multi-sector consulting.

Guy Ousey

Key Trainer

Formerly Institute of Grocery Distribution. Sales / Retail / Brand Activation. Professional Event Host.

Steve Phillips

Key Trainer

Former Journalist & Opera Singer. Senior Leader in the Arts (opera). Theatrical Arts Expert.

Cat Hadfield

Key Trainer

Ex P&G and Ex L'Oreal (Sales). Brand & Customer Strategy Consultant. Multi-topic certified business trainer.

Our Story

There has been a repeating story in our working lives: we meet vibrant characters and maverick thinkers… who turn into dull automatons when delivering a business presentation. Many impressive peers, inspirational managers, and aspirational leaders lose all these qualities when tasked to present in front of an audience. Why is this?

Early in our careers this was a frustration we talked about to anyone who would listen. One day in 2002 a friend said “stop complaining and do something”. We paused for a moment to wonder if we could (at this point we only knew a little more than they did about presenting), and decided to roll up our sleeves and get to work.

Across the subsequent 15 years, we developed and evolved the advanced presentation skills courses at Procter & Gamble (where we worked). This was The Inspirational Presenter course. We owned the course globally, we trained up the internal trainers; we ran special courses across the world. We were the company gurus on all things associated with advanced presentation skills training.

Since 2016 we decided to make this our full time working lives. To dedicate ourselves to sharing our vast toolbox of presentation tricks, tips, and techniques. Today we train people across the world in presentation skills. We write articles and books on specific areas of presentation skills. We coach senior leaders in tailored areas of presentation skills.

The situation may vary, but the challenge stays the same: to guide people who stand up in front of an audience to pass on a message and to inspire an audience response. It is not always easy, but it is always worthwhile.

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Richard Pascoe

Kirstie Hawkes

Guy Ousey

Steve Phillips

Cat Hadfield

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