Communication is the core of what makes humans unique, but it does not come naturally to most of us. It requires a process and practice. Each speech or presentation is a performance where great things are possible as long as you can clearly and confidently deliver your message. Today’s senior and rising executives know that the better they communicate their vision, beliefs, and ideas, the more successful they will be as leaders. But why do so many of them accept being just “good enough” when it comes to this critical aspect of their jobs? A communication coach could be just the answer.
Why a Communication Coach?
Though online and DIY public speaking tools are becoming better and more accessible, they still don’t deliver the focused, personalized support you need to take your speaking performance to the next level. During my years as an executive speech coach, I found there is simply no substitute for working closely with an experienced trainer.
Here’s why: Coaches provide outside perspective and objective viewpoints.
Every leader will tell you that honest feedback can be hard to come by. This is especially true the higher you ascend in your organization. A qualified executive speech coach will listen to your goals
and honestly assess your progress. They will also correct old habits that inhibit the way you deliver your vision. As you work together, your coach’s suggestions, approaches and techniques are based on years of experience and leads to real and lasting results.
Leaders Need Immediate Feedback
Every speech or presentation you deliver is an opportunity to share your vision and advance your objectives. Working with a coach for executive speech consulting keeps you focused and in the
moment. The right communication coach will:
• Support your purpose
• Build your confidence
• Help you clarify your messages
• Provide techniques to connect with your audience on an intellectual and emotional level
Leaders Need Flexibility and Innovation
A qualified coach quickly tailors his or her services to meet your exact needs. You can draw on your communication coach’s expertise to innovate new ways to share your message more effectively by creating audience-connecting experiences. It’s not about selling your product or service; it’s about selling your VISION. A great executive speech coach helps you express your vision in a way that resonates with your audience. He or she will deliver useful tools and creative ideas to help you turn your vision from a series of statements into an emotionally-engaging discourse that changes minds and motivates action.
Communication Coaches Prepare Leaders Effectively
Preparation is not just about time spent, it’s about time spent working on the right things. In addition to the basics like practicing your speech out loud and getting accustomed to the room where you will deliver your speech, a communication coach helps you focus on the more nuanced aspects of public speaking through:
• Constructive brainstorming
• Fearless editing
• Meaningful rehearsals
• Speaking in pictures and sounds
Leveraging a coach is an excellent way to achieve your business and personal objectives and, ultimately, advance your career. Once you develop the right approach and skills, you’ll look at every speaking opportunity with greater confidence, clarity and purpose.
Are you ready to take your presentation skills to the next level? Let’s schedule a call to discuss your needs and begin improving the results you achieve from every speech, presentation, and conversation.