The Best Perform Better with a Coach
Even the best speakers give better speeches and feel more confident when they work with a coach. I get the privilege of working with smart amazing professionals, many of whom have been giving speeches for years. It is a myth that only those who struggle with communication benefit from working with a coach.
What do I hear from my clients that makes the biggest difference between using a coach vs. going at it alone? Here are the top three benefits.
- They dedicate more time to rehearsing because they are held accountable.
“Thanks for taking the time to rehearse with me year after year. I feel more calm and prepared speaking after we work together,” partner, private equity firm
- An outsider’s perspective helps them see more clearly when it comes to making key points in a compelling manner.
“You help me figure out exactly what I want to say and how best to say it,” partner, growth equity firm
- Reminders about what to do with their hands and how to stand in front of people are helpful because they are on stage just a few times a year.
“I have more confidence in myself, so I communicate more effectively,” senior director, technology company
People dedicated to top performance in sports, academics, and other areas use coaches because it improves outcomes. The same is true for giving speeches. Rehearsing with a communication coach will increase your confidence, help you see things you may have missed, and hold you accountable. Just like the athlete, the quality of the performance ultimately depends on the speaker, but even the best perform better with a coach.
Jennifer Kammeyer taps over two decades of financial and technology industry experience plus 15 years in academia to advise leaders across the world on how to intentionally use communication to elevate professional relationships and improve business outcomes. She offers coaching one-on-one, in teams, and through workshops. Popular topics include building executive presence, leadership communication, narrative development, media training, public speaking, high-value meetings, video conference communication, and mindful communication.