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My Approach

My approach is based on showing you or your team that everyone communicates most effectively when they are in a relaxed informal conversation, when they are being themselves.
My Approach
How I Help
- Increased confidence
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How I Help

I work with a wide range of professionals, either 1-to-1, in small group sessions or delivering training to big teams. Although each client’s requirements are different below are some examples of the types of training and skills development I offer.

I am happy to offer the flexibility and convenience of 1-to-1 or small group sessions via Skype, Zoom or Teams.

Featured Case Studies

Brewgooder
Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment with Brewgooder, supported by Scottish Enterprise. Brewgooder sell craft beer – with a difference! They are committed to making a difference in the world, on a mission to provide 1,000,000 people with clean drinking water through the power of craft beer. The Programme Scottish Enterprise is the Scottish Government’s […]

Brewgooder
Commercial Law Firm, Edinburgh
Progression to partner in a Commercial Legal Practice is a challenge. You need the right blend of skills to add real value to the business.

Maryanne created a programme to build skills for successful client relationships. It was a 1-to-1 programme for an individual which resulted in a far more rounded candidate for partner.

Commercial Law Firm, Edinburgh
Suni Peasgood
Maryanne delivers personal, one-to-one training to build communication skills for a range of situations.

Following maternity leave, Suni, who had worked with Maryanne before enlisted her help to rebuild her confidence as she embarked on interviews to get back to work. These sessions were all about establishing a positive mindset.

Suni Peasgood

Latest News

Negotiating all about win-win
Negotiating isn’t easy but it doesn’t need to be difficult. There are a number of techniques and tips that can help remove many of the challenges. We deliver a number of training sessions on this. Find out how to achieve a win-win.

Negotiating all about win-win
Tell Me About Your Background
There was a time when I’d ask clients this question and the answer required a thumbnail sketch of their career so far. Nowadays, it leads to an entirely different discussion. As we all present and pitch online, the time you have to capture the attention of the audience doesn’t change; the ability to retain their […]

Tell Me About Your Background
The Presentation Tips You Need To Succeed
For many people, giving a presentation is not easy. Doesn’t matter if you are presenting virtually or in person. Some are comfortable standing in front of a crowd, clicker in hand, attempting to impart a message. However, comfort doesn’t necessarily mean competency. I have seen many first-timers ace a presentation and many seasoned professionals make […]

The Presentation Tips You Need To Succeed

Testimonials

Together with all my team colleagues, I attended a workshop session with Maryanne to help us with pitching techniques. It was very useful and we all learned a lot from the day but we were limited by what could be covered in one day. I later engaged with Maryanne 1 to 1 to prepare for a presentation and Q+A delivery and the experience was truly transformational. From polishing the content and the detail and timing of the slides, to owning that content and perfecting that delivery to engage with the audience and inspire a positive response for the Q+A. The result and the feedback was phenomenal, I couldn’t have done it without the support and the learning I took from Maryanne. Thank you!!

Ana Gallardo, Commercialisation Programme Manager, Scottish Enterprise
Maryanne delivered 2 half day elevator pitch workshops for Converge Challenge top 30. She achieved significant improvements in a very short period of time. The pitches were clear, on time and conveyed the main points well. Her approach was very practical and enabled participants to practise their pitches live before delivering it to the audience. I have found her very professional and our participants stated the elevator pitch training as one of the most useful elements.

Olga Kozlova, Director, Converge Challenge
Thanks again for all your help and guidance. I definitely feel more confident now about communicating and presenting, it’s been a hugely beneficial experience for me. It was one of the most enjoyable training courses I have been on and I’m quite sad not to be continuing with the sessions every week.

Cornelian Asset Managers

Personalised communication skills training Feel more confident Maximise the impact of your content Use your relaxed, natural conversational style

My Approach

How I Help

I work with a wide range of professionals, either 1-to-1, in small group sessions or delivering training to big teams. Although each client’s requirements are different below are some examples of the types of training and skills development I offer.

I am happy to offer the flexibility and convenience of 1-to-1 or small group sessions via Skype, Zoom or Teams.

Featured Case Studies

Latest News

Testimonials

Personalised communication skills training
Feel more confident
Maximise the impact of your content
Use your relaxed, natural conversational style