Speaking is a Sport: Train with Us.
What Clients Say after training
Feedback from professionals across law, finance, pharmaceuticals, tech, and the Fortune 500 who have trained with us over the last fifteen years.
The post-it drill helped me organize my ideas clearly and make sure I covered every point without skipping anything. The built-in pauses gave me time to breathe and stay calm, which made the entire presentation feel structured and under control. I received very positive feedback from everyone in the room.
GK Training's Executive Presence Mastery course was one of the most practical public speaking programs I've been through.
Watching people transform their speech and delivery in just two days, through sharp instruction and real-time coaching, was genuinely impressive.
As a coach and facilitator who has experienced a range of programs in this space, I walked away with fresh insights and tools I'm already applying in my own interactions.
Highly recommend.
I tried the warm-up techniques before investor meetings and it really helped me loosen up. The mouth and tongue exercises made a noticeable difference, and the words were flowing much more easily. The timing of our last session could not have been better.
Everything was very smooth during the session. Michael was on top of his game, and it is always a pleasure working with the GK team.
Fantastic session. I really appreciated all of your help, and the content was spot on. As always, you and your team are great to work with.
....The interviewer said I was one of the better interviewees she has had because I am natural and not stiff. That is why she took 4 clips out of one interview...
....I learn something new every time and this session did not disappoint! In particular, I loved the discussion on how to interject in a meeting. I will definitely put that tip into practice...
Chiara created a comfortable environment that encouraged everyone to participate. With small, precise adjustments, she helped us all become stronger, more effective speakers.
.... I thought that was the best presentation of any sort we have done at the firm. Thank you and look forward to following up and future sessions.
.... I still use some of the exercises we worked! (I even have the tongue twister you prepared for me saved on my phone which I use before calls).
A quick note to thank you, all went well! I have even received compliments on my oral skills, which I didn’t believe would EVER happen in my life.
.... I would say that the presentation skills have improved 100% since you started working together. There is much more comfort and the confidence is shining through. That is translating into a very good reception with partners.
.... The session chair went off the rails and the audience was disengaged. When it was my turn, I used what you taught me. I started with an enthusiastic hello and asked two questions to get people to raise their hands. With that, everyone was with me.
I then shared key perspectives and continued engaging the audience with questions. It was simple, but people were amazed at how effective it was. The audience stayed engaged for the rest of the panel.
.... We see the improvement since you’ve been working together. There is clear progress, and it’s been great to see the willingness to learn and apply the work.
After attending the GK Executive Presence Mastery program in NYC, I felt more confident in my oralist skills and thoroughly believe that in the span of two days I was able to improve greatly. Not only did GK help with the delivery and conciseness of my speech, GK also helped me improve the structure and content of it. It was a great experience that has truly changed my view on how to properly develop and deliver engaging speeches and presentations.
It went well! For the longer piece, I modified my intro to include an inside joke, and the whole room laughed. I was able to grab the audience’s attention right away and get them engaged again during the session.
We have received great feedback so far. People loved the panel, and I also received very positive feedback on my contributions.
I used the warm-ups every day leading up to the presentation and noticed a difference not just on the panel, but in my daily communication as well. I’ve continued using them after the presentation and am trying to build them into my routine.
Thank you for all the advice and suggestions. I learned a lot, and the sessions have expanded how I present and how I think of myself as a presenter.
.... I had to speak at a wedding in front of 200+ people. We watched the video over the holidays and there was consensus that my speech was the best. No ums, no reading, no notes. All in my head, moving around, confident, with a couple of good, long silences.
Watching it made me think of everything you taught me that I’ve now internalized as my way of speaking. It wasn’t perfect, but it was pretty good, and it all came from the work we did together.
Big thanks for making me and my family look good.
The coaching was incredibly valuable during the job market. I received multiple offers and ultimately joined my top-choice institution.
.... We recently completed a survey about our virtual meeting – of our 3 skills workshops, yours was the most highly rated and folks expressed strong interest in continuing the program...
.... your input is very much appreciated. I actually felt like I enjoyed speaking for the first time in a long time and I am now looking forward to my next talk...
The program went so well and I got half a dozen emails raving about it. Thank you!
Many thanks for organizing the outstanding workshop.
The feedback we received so far was extremely positive.
In addition, the timing, content and execution was praised for its smooth style and its interactive elements.
A tremendous thanks to James, who was an excellent facilitator. The program and his facilitation was very well received!
The training went great, and Ahmad and James were rockstars in the 1:1 sessions. We have been receiving stellar feedback from our associates.
.... I got a lot out of the session as well as the larger training.
I am implementing some of your feedback in my recent interactions, in live meetings, on Zoom calls, and over the phone with leadership. I already see improvement in my ability to speak clearer and avoid filler words when answering difficult questions...
.... I could actually incorporate everything you taught me.
And the sessions were just so enjoyable.
I am very grateful for everything you showed me and taught me...
.... I used the suggestions you provided, specifically asking more specific questions at pauses in my presentation. The result was on point, I got someone to answer the question, and it opened up more people providing feedback. I thought it was going to be a download but it became a conversation and why I felt it was effective was there were questions that came up and active note taking.
Great way to adjust my presentation and I look forward to coaching my team on it as well.
.... I especially loved the cork drill. It not only helps me improve my public speaking, but it makes me want to toss out the Superman or “breathe deep” approaches.
This technique stood out because it makes you enunciate each word and forces you to slow down, breathe, and think about each word you want to convey. It shows immediate results if you practice it.
.... We are already getting feedback from the clients that they really liked our session.
And most importantly, I actually had some fun presenting!...
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