Public Speaking & Presenting Coaching

Own the room. Speak with clarity. Connect with your audience.

Whether you’re stepping onto a stage, presenting to a large audience, hosting a panel, or delivering a high-stakes talk, the way you communicate shapes how your message is received—and how you’re remembered.

Strong public speaking requires presence, clarity, structure, and emotional steadiness. It draws from both art and technique. With a background spanning performance, voice training, leadership communication, and nervous system regulation, I support speakers in developing the skill, confidence, and grounded presence needed to make a meaningful impact.

This is high-touch, personalized coaching designed to help you communicate with intention, credibility, and ease—no matter the audience or environment.

Who This Is For

Speakers preparing for keynotes, panels, or workshops
Experts or thought leaders refining how they articulate and deliver their message
Professionals leading large meetings, offsites, or organizational presentations
Anyone who wants to feel more grounded, confident, and effective when they speak

Whether you speak occasionally or frequently, this work helps you elevate how you show up and how your message lands.

What We Work On

Every coaching engagement is tailored to you, but common focus areas include:

Message Framing & Structure

Communicate with direction and clarity.

Distill your core message
Shape content into a compelling narrative
Open and close with intention
Use storytelling techniques to keep your audience engaged

Vocal Presence & Delivery

Develop a voice that carries authority and authenticity.

Strenghten tone, variety and projection
Use rhythm, pace and pause for emphasis
Eliminate filler words while maintaining natural delivery
Build vocal stamina for longer presentations

Body Language & Stage Presence

Show up with presence that supports your message.

Use posture, gesture, and movement with intention
Align your physical presence with your vocal and emotional tone
Apply practical tools performers use to command attention
Feel comfortable and grounded on stage or behind a lecturn

Befriending Nerves & Performing Under Pressure

Stay steady in moments that matter.

Learn breath and grounding tools to support nervous system-regulation
Manage nerves and maintain clarity when the stakes are high
Adapt to unexpected challenges or audience dynamics
Rehearse in a way that builds trust in your own preparation

To get a flavor of my public speaking coaching, check out some of my YouTube videos, which cover tips on a variety of public speaking topics, including: what do you when nerves cause your voice to shake, how to use eye contact effectively, how to reduce filler sounds like “um” in your speech, how to use notes effectively , how to rehearse presentations effectively and how to listen more effectively while presenting.

How We Can Work Together

1:1 Coaching – for upcoming talks, presentations, or keynote preparation
Workshop Speaker Support – for internal speakers or event hosts
Ongoing Presentation Coaching – for professionals regularly in front of an audience

This is premium, high-touch coaching designed to support meaningful, sustainable growth—helping you communicate with clarity, authority, and authentic presence.

What Clients Say

“I worked with Christine over 9 months to prepare for the major public speaking role I played in The National Women’s Hall of Fame’s Induction Ceremony, which included numerous speaking engagements throughout the three-day event. From our first interaction, I knew I was in good hands. Christine helped me understand how and why to orient myself to my environment, how to work with my breath and body rather than against it, and how to feel most comfortable in an environment that was anything but. As we got closer to the event, we began working with my actual scripts, which was the turning point. Christine radiates calmness and makes the work achievable by breaking it down into exercises and ideas that I could gradually incorporate into my every day life. I always left our sessions with several things to think about as well as concrete exercises to practice. The lessons I learned and the skills I developed will serve me well for a lifetime to come. Christine supported me throughout the process with humility, expertise, laughter and unwavering support. I felt like she was in my corner from Day One.”

Jennifer GabrielExecutive Director, National Women's Hall of Fame

"Christine is knowledgeable, approachable and incredibly compassionate. Working with her has given me a lot of tools, both practically in terms of how to understand my physiology and speaking patterns, but also the emotional and mental states underpinning how I express myself. I’m incredibly grateful for her insights and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation."

Lulu ValentineModel

"Christine has really helped me to be mindful of my body when speaking publicly. I learned how to be intentional with my posture and my breathing. I recommend her wholeheartedly."

Martin WagnerLawyer

"Christine is the most gifted teacher I have come across in many years. She is extremely knowledgeable and blends theory with practice seamlessly. Her passion for both her topic and teaching is palpable. Most importantly, she has a natural empathy with her students."

Dorothy DelahuntChief Legal & Compliance Officer, London Derivatives Exchange Group