After 30 years in journalism, storytelling remains a central passion of my work. But stepping onto a stage to tell those stories to a live audience was anything but a natural transition.

A great story is the foundation of any powerful presentation, but it’s only part of the equation. What you say matters, but how you say it often determines whether your message is remembered and truly influences your audience.

For the past five years, I’ve been working with executives and teams to help sharpen their onstage performance. Whether they’re presenting to a packed conference hall or a small group of peers, there are proven techniques anyone can learn to turn a presentation into something memorable.

My presentation training is offered in a range of formats, from group workshops to one-on-one coaching, and can be tailored to specific needs. Topics commonly covered include:

• Building connection through delivery
• The fundamentals of excellent stagecraft
• Using your voice to enhance engagement
• Creating moments that matter
• Engaging and sustaining your audience
• Reiteration and reinforcement techniques
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Choosing the right words at the right time
• Harnessing the “gift” of anxiety
• Tips for effective rehearsal