Maryanne Johnston – Effective Spoken Communication

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
- Saved time
- Greater impact
- Video reviewing
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.

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
Public Speaking Tips To Overcome Your Fear
I am regularly asked for public speaking tips from the people I work with. Often people have built up such a fear of public speaking they are convinced they will never be able to do it. The good news is that anyone can become a good public speaker with the right advice and some hard work. Find out how…

Public Speaking Tips To Overcome Your Fear

A very helpful and well-structured course providing lots of practical tips and lots of time to practise to drive the ideas home.

Assistant Director InvestmentsCornelian Asset Managers
Practical advice and reminders of how to express myself in presentations and interviews. Good practical tips for presenting.

University of St Andrews Centre for Academic, Professional and Organisational DevelopmentUniversity of St Andrews Centre for Academic, Professional and Organisational Development
Maryanne’s pitch coaching is a fantastic course. I’ve always had a fear of pitching and public speaking and now I feel I have the tools and skill I need to go into any pitch in the future.

Sarah Robertson, Senior Account Manager, BIG Partnership