Executive Presence & Public Speaking Coaching | Alex Carter

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Executive Presence & Public Speaking Coaching

Have you been told you have everything except executive presence?

Is your career success limited by your fear of presenting in public?

When you speak publicly, does the voice that comes out not match up with the person you know you are inside?

Have you been passed over for promotion because you don’t have “leadership potential?”

Are you moving into a more outward-facing role and know you need to level up your presence or public speaking?

You are not alone!

One thing we’ve seen is that there are millions of brilliant, accomplished, credentialed people out there who have simply never had the training needed to take that powerful voice living in their own head and speak it out to the world.

More and more of these individuals at top organizations recognize that this is a skill that one simply can’t learn effectively within the reporting chain.

Executive presence and speaking our message out into the world touches at the core of who we are, and it’s something that even the world’s best executives need outside help to master.

Increasingly, top performers know this, and we are honored to partner with them to help them be the fullest, most confident version of themselves in any room.

Schedule a free 20-minute consultation

THE PROMISE:

With more than two decades of experience teaching at some of the top performing arts programs in the United States and coaching some of the biggest executives in law, business, and more, we’ve helped thousands of people play at the very top of their game.

Think about all the time and money you’ve all spent on our education – college, graduate school, and advanced certifications.

Rather than going back and getting another degree in a group setting where you don’t get as much personalized attention, you can work with us – top quality professors – in a more tailored way to accelerate your growth.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer mid-senior professionals a personalized set of coaching services to address your greatest challenges in the areas of executive presence, communications, and public speaking.

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Drop-in Fridays   Coaching Packages

About Anne Marie Nest

For two decades, I have worked in higher education as a Professor of Voice & Speech at Research 1 institutions and top conservatories teaching both graduates and undergraduates a wide range of topics centering around public speaking, voice, and performance.

I use the tools of high-level performance training to assist clients in embodying executive presence and becoming more effective and persuasive speakers. In addition to 1:1 and small group coaching, I have delivered keynotes and workshops for the Fortune 500, AMLaw 200, and Research 1 Institutions.

My extensive experience as a professional performer informs and enhances all my coaching and speaking. As a long-time member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity, I have performed in the best regional and off-Broadway theatres, as well as in many television shows and independent films.

I have an MFA with a concentration in voice studies from the National Theatre Conservatory, and a BA Communications, summa cum laude, from Chapman University. I am also an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework and a trained mediator through Columbia University.

Clients

Drop-In Fridays

Drop in on a Friday and get a 1-hour coaching session on your most pressing challenge.

Have you been asked to present to stakeholders …on Monday?! Do you need to have a difficult conversation before next week is out? Are you being pulled in last minute by senior management to answer to give an important status update? Do you have to give that presentation again next week, and you want to level-up your game this time?

Let’s get to work!

Coaching Packages

Available Packages

Nail It!

1 month

Accelerate

3 months

Transform

6 months

Price

$3,300

$6,000

$10,000

Overview

This is ideal for those who have a high stakes presentation or talk coming up in the very near future. Ideally you know the content well. You may have even presented the material before but want to do it better this time – much better! We will help you refine your content and deliver it with confidence, clarity, and command. You may even end up of having fun doing it!

Now you want to take it to the next level. You are ready to put more effort into defining and refining your executive presence and becoming a more persuasive and commanding speaker across platforms. You’re tired of being less than your best in your career, and you’re ready to do the work it takes to break through to the next level.

If you’re committed to transforming your skills inside out, this six-month journey is for you. First, we will get really clear on the problems you want to solve and what’s getting in your way. Then we’ll work on tackling those challenges, removing those blocks, and learning and refining the skills you need to overcome them. Finally, we’ll create a custom maintenance program to ensure your long-term success. By the end of the six months, you’ll be able to deliver your ideas with confidence, move your audience into action, and skillfully adapt across various speaking situations — all with effortless executive presence.

Personalized private coaching sessions

3

6

12

Our prep work - including the review of all documentation, correspondence, and videos you wish to send in advance
A thorough diagnostic intake
Customized homework with each session
Video(s) of personalized exercises
A copy of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything and the companion workbook
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Unlimited emails between sessions
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Available Packages

Nail It!

1 month

Price

$3,300

Overview

This is ideal for those who have a high stakes presentation or talk coming up in the very near future. Ideally you know the content well. You may have even presented the material before but want to do it better this time – much better! We will help you refine your content and deliver it with confidence, clarity, and command. You may even end up of having fun doing it!

Personalized private coaching sessions

3

Our prep work - including the review of all documentation, correspondence, and videos you wish to send in advance
A thorough diagnostic intake
Customized homework with each session
Video(s) of personalized exercises
A copy of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything and the companion workbook
—
Unlimited emails between sessions
—
Available Packages

Accelerate

3 months

Price

$6,000

Overview

Now you want to take it to the next level. You are ready to put more effort into defining and refining your executive presence and becoming a more persuasive and commanding speaker across platforms. You’re tired of being less than your best in your career, and you’re ready to do the work it takes to break through to the next level.

Personalized private coaching sessions

6

Our prep work - including the review of all documentation, correspondence, and videos you wish to send in advance
A thorough diagnostic intake
Customized homework with each session
Video(s) of personalized exercises
A copy of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything and the companion workbook
Unlimited emails between sessions
Available Packages

Transform

6 months

Price

$10,000

Overview

If you’re committed to transforming your skills inside out, this six-month journey is for you. First, we will get really clear on the problems you want to solve and what’s getting in your way. Then we’ll work on tackling those challenges, removing those blocks, and learning and refining the skills you need to overcome them. Finally, we’ll create a custom maintenance program to ensure your long-term success. By the end of the six months, you’ll be able to deliver your ideas with confidence, move your audience into action, and skillfully adapt across various speaking situations — all with effortless executive presence.

Personalized private coaching sessions

12

Our prep work - including the review of all documentation, correspondence, and videos you wish to send in advance
A thorough diagnostic intake
Customized homework with each session
Video(s) of personalized exercises
A copy of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything and the companion workbook
Unlimited emails between sessions
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation

FAQ

How much time does it take master executive presence or public speaking? What can we really accomplish in three months?
These are skills you can work on for a lifetime, but there is quite a lot we can accomplish in just a few months. How much and how fast you improve is up to you. I’m like a personal trainer: I teach you the exercises you need to reach your goals, but it’s your job to do the heavy lifting by putting these strategies into practice. If you’re committed to practicing new techniques, you can often see significant improvement after 3-6 sessions.

If you are tired of staying stuck in your career because you don’t have that executive presence X factor, you’re tired of delegating presentations to more confident members of their teams, or you’re done being passed over for promotions that come with greater visibility, then it’s time to invest in coaching.

Do you work with clients remotely?
Yes, I offer 1:1 and small group coaching remotely.
Will my company pay for coaching?
Many clients use professional development funds to pay for coaching. I’m happy to give you a proposal you can share with your manager or learning and development team to seek funding for coaching.
I know nothing about public speaking. Do you work with beginners?
Absolutely! I work with speakers at all levels, from clients who have long avoided public speaking at all costs to clients who are accomplished speakers and want to take their skills to the next level. My 1:1 coaching is customized to meet you where you are, tackle your unique challenges, and accomplish your specific goals.
Can you customize a training for my team?
Yes! If you don’t see what you’re looking for in my list of trainings or you’re not sure exactly what your team needs, please contact me so I can customize a training for you. One of my favorite parts of my job is working with a client to design a new training that perfectly suits the needs of your team.
What happens during a coaching session?
My coaching sessions are 100% focused on your personal goals, so each session is different. During one session, you might work on tackling your anxiety over impromptu speaking. During another, you might prepare your next big talk and then watch a recording of it. And in another meeting, you might do delivery skills exercises and get real-time feedback on your executive presence. You’ll leave each session with tools you can use to reinforce core concepts and keep growing between sessions.
What if I decide I don’t have time for our sessions after I pay?
I don’t offer refunds, but we can always put the coaching on hold until your life has room for it!
I need to learn English. Can you help me with that?
No, but I do offer communication coaching to both native and non-native English speakers and have worked with hundreds of clients for whom English is a second or third language. When I work with non-native English speakers, I often help them adjust their pace, emphasis, and presentation structure to maximize clarity.
I want to learn how to be a motivational speaker. Do you offer a package for that?
If you need a coach to help you craft a powerful and inspiring talk, I’m an expert at helping you shape your content and nail your delivery. If you’re looking for someone to help you master the business side of becoming a professional speaker, that’s not my area of expertise.
Where are you located? Where does coaching or training take place?
I am based in Denver, CO. I work with clients both remotely and in person, at your place of employment or a rented private office space.
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation

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