Whatever form it takes, speaking in front of an audience is difficult for the majority of us. In fact, by extension, communication of any type can sometimes have its challenges. Everyone at some point in life is required to make a point or persuade someone, but it’s a life skill that is hard to feel totally at ease with.
Are you a CEO looking to inspire, to add authority and presence when you speak?
Or a Department Head that wants your team to communicate with more impact?
Have you got that dreaded wedding speech coming up?
Acuity Coaching is a global partner of Curran Coaching, specialising in the practical skills required for how we need to communicate today; time poor and with a greater than ever need to be clear and focus on an outcome. We offer a series of in-person and online communication coaching programmes to help you find your own authentic voice and style, and never have to step away from who you naturally are.
There is no magic formula to this but we can promise to make the whole process a lot less painful!
Like you, we are interested in coaching that makes an obvious difference to how you perform in the real world and the feeling that you get from that progression.
Our programmes are uncomplicated and focused on some of the fundamentals that will add up to greater self-belief and more effective communication.
We provide the step-by-step tools and tips to transform your own speaking skills and manage the anxiety, to focus on brevity and what will motivate the audience, or to encourage teams into the habits of more effective and impactful meetings.
These things form a platform for the most important step any of us can make, restoring the confidence that puts you back in control.
Fearless communication, rather than faultless.
Our Three Pillar method is key to unlocking confidence and transformation.
Develop a storyboard structure to increase impact and understanding of your key message.
Identify and identify with your audience.
Get clear on your controlling idea.
Establish the pathway and key takeaways.
Simple techniques for bringing a message to life: structure, humour, storytelling.
How to really listen.
Use of strong and inclusive language.
Managing Questions & Answers.
Best practice use of visual support.
Dealing with nerves.
Techniques for your virtual audience.
Body language and moving with purpose.
Being comfortable with silence.
We make every session bespoke to your individual needs. Our core programmes incorporate practical exercises and independent assignments with individual critique and coaching.
Improve your presentation skills. Organise your content, keep your audience engaged, use body language and overcome nerves.
For individuals or agencies; frame your pitch, present effectively and win more business by working together as a cohesive team.
A 2-4 hour "Confident Communication" masterclass for groups of all sizes, conducted online or at a live event.
Speak like a leader. Talk the walk. For business heads; appreciate and develop how your communication style underpins your leadership and motivational capability, not to mention your share price.
What will “more effective communication” mean?
We look for simple adjustments that build greater confidence and unlock your communication potential without you feeling pressured to over-extend.
You feel relaxed and in control when speaking.
Your nervous energy is being used to your advantage.
Your content is logically structured and concise, leading to a desired outcome.
You speak with much greater clarity and positivity. You have presence through performance and body language.
People engage; you build empathy and a connecting message by understanding each audience.
As a CEO, more authority through your communication style.
As a graduate or junior manager, getting comfortable with the basics.
As a reluctant wedding speaker, you will be more than fine.
We specialise in One-to-One Coaching, Team Coaching and Group Workshops.
Our coaches are highly experienced in executive coaching, corporate communication and marketing.
The coaching environment is safe and supportive, the tone we set is informal and fun. The sessions can take place in-person at a location that suits you or online via Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.
Programmes are fully tailored to meet your personal goals or business objectives. We work with your authentic voice and pay close attention to your content. We go at your pace in a way that is designed to suit your specific communication style.
All programmes include our Handbook and Digital Storyboard. We also promise to be on-call at any time in the future should you need some friendly advice or a refresher.
Steve Copestake is a highly experienced Marketing & Communications expert with more than 36 years of corporate, consulting and coaching achievement worldwide (he’s quite old). Over that time, he’s worked with non-profits, governments and companies like Disney, PepsiCo and Unilever, so he knows a thing or two about understanding an audience and landing points with clarity and impact.
He has lived and worked in the UK, Saudi Arabia, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and the UAE; all of which makes him even more glamorous and exciting.
As the owner of Acuity Coaching, Steve is committed to accessing an individual’s authentic style, and uses the latest techniques in storytelling, structure, and stage presence to find simple steps to help people speak, write, or interact with more efficiency and self-belief.
Steve’s coaching approach is informal and conversational, with the aim being to support and make the outputs simple and easy to practice. By incorporating his own personality and inter-personal style the programmes are enlightening and highly enjoyable.
"I've spent the past 4 weeks working with Steve and I can't tell you how energised I am! Something that has felt so daunting now feels less scary, my approach feels focused and structured, and I feel hyped and excited about my next presentation!"
"Steve is a creative force, with superior communication and marketing skills. He has an incredible eye for detail and has helped me to develop a much improved presentation style."
"Steve is articulate and a master presenter, condensing complex information into a clear message. His heart is in communication and he truly believes in the power of an emotional connection. I learned a lot from Steve and appreciate our time together."
"Steve is a very effective, relatable coach that brought humour to the coaching in an informal approach. Absolutely loved it!"
"I want to take the time to say thank you, I’ve got a completely new outlook on communicating in now and I feel what I’ve learnt will be very valuable to me in the future."
"My conference went remarkably well. Our presentation looked great. More importantly, I nailed the panel discussion! I was able to participate without nerves. All the planning and structure helped tremendously, as did the breathing technique."
"Thank you for your incredible work. He delivered absolutely perfectly. Everyone was thrilled, surprised and amazed. Many have known him for 30 plus years and no one has ever heard him speak. His confidence grew enormously."
"Steve is one of the best communicators there is. He can articulate in a very clear way the essence of a message so that everyone is clear on the way forward. His attention to detail is second to none and he does it in a way that puts people at ease and motivates them to step up their game."
What makes you different makes you stronger.
Everyone says that their company is different and better, but is it really?
Is it immediately obvious to you or your customers what your point of difference is and how to describe it consistently and simply? Perhaps these qualities have become less clear over time?
You want to grow your business but with so many companies and messages competing for attention how can you be heard?
It's clear that by not cutting through, your communication risks being wasteful, but perhaps marketing is not really your thing and resources are always tight?
These issues are real because we are all in the business of distinction. There is a distinct advantage to the type of brand development that defines and presents what you do in a way that has meaning to a target audience.
Small Brown Dog is our sister company, specialists in helping you answer some fundamental questions about your business.
- what are we, what do we believe in, how are we seen, and how should we behave?
They apply their cost-effective
Brand ThinkingTM process to determine what distinguishes your business and how to communicate that advantage. They can then recommend and activate a simple and effective marketing plan.
You can find more information here or by contacting us directly.
Let’s have a chat about how we might be able to help...
Call today +65 9108 7076 or +44 7733 075 547
Email us talktoacuitycoaching@gmail.com
