Board presentation coaching
Learn how to inform and impress your board of directors.
Improve your board presentation skills
When giving a board presentation, your role is to equip your board with important information and get sign-off on strategic ideas. You’ll be speaking to a broad range of senior and executive-level professionals and will need to quickly establish credibility to capture their attention and get them onside.
That’s a lot of pressure, and it’s easy to become flustered. With a lot on the line, even well-thought-out presentations can become disorganised and derailed. But with the right approach, you can deliver an informative, engaging presentation that impresses the board and helps you achieve your desired outcome.
If you’re struggling to make an impact at board meetings, board presentation skills coaching may be right for you. Through expert guidance, practice and feedback, we’ll grow your confidence and help you build the career you deserve.
What to expect from board presentation skills coaching
Improve your public speaking skills
Receive expert feedback on your speaking skills in a supportive environment.
Feel better prepared
Get help with every aspect of your presentation from preparation to confident delivery.
Advance your career
Build trust and establish credibility amongst your board of directors.
The session gave a valuable insight into how to frame myself to lead a meeting and present information in a clear concise way.
Joanne Prescott
Audiology Director, Specsavers
Maryanne transformed me from a nervous presenter into a confident communicator. Her insightful Q&A techniques alone were a game-changer. I’ve already applied my new skills to my interactions with staff and clients, and the results have been incredible. If you present regularly, a session with Maryanne is an absolute must.
Cat Smith
Co-Founder, Pixel
Maryanne should be on speed dial. Her guidance and knowledge are needed whenever communicating to an audience, in whatever context.
Julia Clarke,
Founder & MD, Taylor Osborne
What board presentation skills coaching could look like
All of our coaching options are tailored to your support requirements. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, we’ve outlined some of the areas we could cover as part of board presentation skills coaching.
Learn how to deliver a concise, focused presentation.
We may cover:
- How to hone your presentation content
- Framing your strategic objective in the context of company success
- Gearing your content towards actionable results
Learn how to pace presentations to keep your audience engaged.
We may cover:
- Respecting board members’ time and making every minute count
- Calm, organised delivery
- Allowing enough time to get your point across without rushing
Learn how to present with confidence
We may cover:
- Dynamic speaking approach
- Conversational but professional style
- How to come across as relaxed but confident
Learn how to plan for a productive Q&A and navigate challenging questions.
We may cover:
- Predicting Q&A questions and practising responses
- Staying on track while providing concise answers
- Handling unexpected or challenging questions
How is board presentation skills coaching structured?
All of our support options are completely tailored to your requirements. Before we get started, we’ll discuss the goals you hope to achieve and where you need most support.
After that, we’ll recommend a series of around four to six sessions, depending on your needs. Coaching sessions last around two hours each, and are ideally held at weekly intervals to give you enough time to put your learnings into practice.
Coaching can be delivered in-person or online in a one-to-one or small group setting.
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