Lynn Baker — Executive Presence & Public Speaking

Executive Speaker Coaching

Public Speaking
Coaching

When the presentation matters, preparation matters. Private, confidential coaching for executives who are invited to speak — and want to be remembered for the right reasons. From board presentations and investor pitches to keynotes and town halls.

Why it matters

Every executive
is a speaker.

At senior level, how you present is judged as closely as what you present. An audience of decision-makers reads your composure, your clarity and your command of the room long before they weigh the detail.

Yet most executives carry two challenges into every presentation: too much information and too little time to share it, and a very human fear of failure that triggers the adrenalin, the shaking, the stammering and the forgetting. Public speaking coaching addresses both — finding the purpose of the presentation and preparing it so it is easy to deliver and enjoyable to receive.

Delivered in person or virtually. Always private and confidential.

What you gain

From information
to impact.

01

Command the room

Walk in knowing your message, your audience and yourself. Hold attention from the first line to the last.

02

Structure with intent

Turn too-much-information into a clear, compelling narrative that decision-makers can follow and remember.

03

Deliver with composure

Manage the adrenalin, the pauses and the pace. Present with confidence that reads as authority, not performance.

04

Leave a lasting impression

Close in a way that resonates after you leave the room — and makes the message repeatable by others.

Who it is for

Leaders who are
invited to speak.

  • CEOs and C-suite leaders preparing board, investor and town-hall presentations
  • Senior executives speaking at conferences, industry events and on panels
  • Emerging executives stepping into more visible leadership communication
  • Keynote speakers refining a signature talk they deliver again and again

If you carry the title, you carry the room. Public speaking coaching makes sure the room receives you — and your message — the way you intend.

Lynn Baker presenting to a senior business audience

The format

Structure, delivery,
rehearsal.

Coaching is split deliberately between building the presentation and refining the delivery — because a strong message poorly delivered fails, and a polished delivery without structure forgets the audience.

For the full structure and delivery package, it is recommended that the sessions are run at least 3 or 4 days apart, to allow the client to assimilate the information in the structure before the delivery skills session.

  1. 01

    Presentation structure development

    Build the architecture of the presentation — narrative flow, key messages and a clear arc from opening to close.

    • Begin with the end in mind
    • Identify audience profile
    • Identify objectives and specific outcomes
    • Consolidate content into key points
    • Formulate key points into a framework
    • Add relevant graphics / video / multimedia
    • Combine content with relevant slides
    • Create a timeline for the presentation
    • Create a relevant theme or 'Roadmap'
    • Add relevant success stories
    • Add acronyms, anecdotes, stories and quotes
    • Create questions to keep the audience engaged
    • The pros and cons of using online links
  2. 02

    Delivery skills coaching

    Refine voice, body language, pacing and presence. Filmed feedback and immediate playback coaching so you see what the audience sees. Practical session during which clients deliver a presentation that is filmed and played back for immediate feedback and coaching. Clients are requested to bring a presentation they have done in the past, or one they are about to do in the near future, which is used as the training material.

    • Create a 'Big Bang' memorable opening
    • Create a conversation with the audience
    • Eliminate monologues and talking 'at' the audience
    • Audience engagement techniques
    • Eye contact – the most powerful engagement tool
    • Poise – appearing to be in control
    • Posture and stance – own the room
    • Eliminate pacing and nervous gestures
    • Body language, hand gestures and movements
    • Vocal pace and voice projection
    • The Sounds of Silence – pausing for impact
    • Fear of Public Speaking – techniques to manage nerves
  3. 03

    High-stakes rehearsal

    Deliberate practice in a private environment, with direct feedback, until the delivery is unmistakably yours — and ready.

Questions

Before you
begin.

Who is public speaking coaching for?
CEOs and C-suite leaders preparing board, investor and town-hall presentations, senior executives speaking at conferences and on panels, emerging executives stepping into more visible leadership communication, and keynote speakers refining a signature talk.
How is the coaching structured?
Coaching is split deliberately between building the presentation and refining the delivery: presentation structure development, delivery skills coaching with filmed feedback and immediate playback, and high-stakes rehearsal with direct feedback.
Is the coaching delivered in person or virtually?
Both. Sessions are delivered in person or virtually, and are always private and confidential.
What if I am nervous about presenting?
Fear of failure is a natural human response that triggers adrenalin, shaking, stammering and forgetting. Coaching addresses it directly by finding the purpose of the presentation and preparing it so it is easy for you to deliver and enjoyable for the audience to receive.
What does public speaking coaching cost?
Fees depend on the format and number of coaching hours. Full details of each offering are on the offerings and fees page, and Lynn will confirm the right option after a discovery call.
How do I get started?
Book a discovery call. Share the presentation, the audience and the timing, and Lynn will respond personally to arrange the coaching that fits the moment.

Book a discovery call

Begin with a
private conversation.

Share a little context — the presentation, the audience, the timing — and Lynn will respond personally to arrange the coaching that fits the moment.

Book Your Discovery Call