From panicked to prepared: a senior-level protocol for big presentations
This guide lays out a practical, senior-level protocol to shift from presentation dread to grounded authority. Working from seven days out to minutes before you speak, it covers intent, narrative design, rehearsal, nervous-system regulation, body language and live troubleshooting. Ideal for executives and experienced leaders facing keynotes, panels or media slots who want reliable, repeatable preparation under pressure.
Professional confidence coaching: how senior leaders build calm, credible presence
This article explores professional confidence coaching for senior leaders preparing for AGMs, media appearances and high-stakes meetings. It explains how nervous-system regulation, IEMT and targeted rehearsal build calm, credible presence, and outlines typical timelines, investment considerations and case examples. Readers learn what to expect in sessions, root causes of low confidence and how to prepare for a bespoke coaching plan.
Natural ways to calm speaking anxiety: nervous system tools you can use anywhere
This guide explains how to calm speaking anxiety by working directly with your nervous system. You will learn fast, discreet tools such as grounding, paced breathing, orienting, EFT tapping and TRE, plus micro-routines for real venues. It also outlines what to avoid before speaking and when trauma-informed coaching is appropriate for deeper, lasting change.
What a Communication confidence 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 confidence coach earns their keep.
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.