What a Communication Coach Does (and How To Know if it’s Worth It)
If you are planning a Q1 kick‑off, preparing a board paper, or stepping onto a TV set, your communication must hold under pressure. You do not need generic tips. You need targeted support that reduces anxiety, sharpens your message, and helps you perform on the day. This is where a communication coach earns their keep.
Senior Director Overcomes Public Speaking Anxiety
A Senior Director in property management transformed their experience of presenting at company‑wide events. Although confident in their role, they felt intense anxiety about speaking in front of the C‑suite and decision makers. Working with me, they learned to regulate their nervous system, strengthen psychological confidence, and handle company politics strategically—leading to calm, composed delivery and positive feedback from colleagues.
Lawyer in Fintech Overcomes Imposter Syndrome and Speaking Anxiety
A senior lawyer (UK & EMEA Lead at a fast‑paced fintech) entered a new, more senior role managing a larger team after changing industry sector. With probation underway and pressure as the main household earner, they sought my help to address imposter syndrome, confidence challenges, and public speaking anxiety. By focusing on nervous‑system regulation and resolving root causes, they gained the capacity to present and run meetings well.
Senior Lawyer Overcomes Severe Public Speaking Anxiety
A senior lawyer transformed their relationship with public speaking in weeks. After severe anticipatory anxiety and years of avoidance, they engaged me to calm the nervous system and address the root drivers of fear. They went on to deliver a high‑stakes keynote with poise and confidence.
Media Analyst Overcomes Severe Anticipatory Anxiety and Becomes Confident on TV
A senior economist’s severe anticipatory anxiety around TV and presentations began spilling into routine meetings. Using a polyvagal‑informed, bespoke treatment plan, plus targeted presentation coaching, we shifted them from avoidance to readiness. They now deliver clear, confident live analysis on Bloomberg and CNBC, with increased professional value and no debilitating pre‑event stress.
Senior Leader Overcomes Severe Public Speaking Anxiety
A senior leader (Head of EMEA and APAC at a global financial services firm) transformed their relationship with public speaking. After years of debilitating anxiety and unsuccessful skills coaching, they engaged Olivia James to address the nervous system drivers and the root causes of fear. Within weeks, they delivered multiple large‑audience presentations and boardroom talks with confidence.
VIP trauma treatments
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Why do highly capable professionals go to pieces during public speaking?
You’re a grownup but you feel nervous and flustered and it’s not fun!
Your physiology takes over. Your brain stops working properly, your voice may shake, you stumble your words, you are certainly not looking like the knowledgeable professional you’re meant to be!
Treatment for severe public speaking anxiety.
I help nervous senior leaders to deliver solid performances when the pressure is on.
Boardrooms, stages, TEDx, TV and crucial meetings.
Chances to shine or to sh your pants.
You aim to deliver your message and impress.
But severe nerves can ruin your performance.
Why Performance Coaching?
I love helping clients overcome unnecessary anxiety and suffering.
Public Speaking Phobias and Stage Fright
I have worked with a range of professionals speakers and performers and help them overcome stage fright. I have also helped executives from the oil industry to the NHS overcome public speaking phobias and stage fright and successfully deliver keynotes to conference audiences up to 700 people.