The VIP Programme

The ultimate executive presentation and communication programme – designed for exceptional people. It is exclusive, limited to only 8 applicants a year and designed to differentiate you from others. It will show you how to convey gravitas, eloquence and humanity – naturally.

The ultimate executive presentation and communication programme – designed for exceptional people. It is exclusive, limited to only 8 applicants a year and designed to differentiate you from others. It will show you how to convey gravitas, eloquence and humanity – naturally.

A survey of 1200 Chief Executives asked them one question: “What’s your secret? Why do you think you are where you are today?” A total of 60% of those surveyed answered that the reason they held the position they did was because they were excellent “on their feet”. They were able to engage, inspire and motivate, often at very short notice.

Many people can stand in front of an audience. Yet precious few can talk without notes for half an hour, and keep their audience engaged from the first twenty seconds till the close.

Think of the many talks you have endured that simply miss the mark and fail to engage. Remember how irritated you have been by jargon, too many slides, and wondering even why you were there.

You are clearly already successful, yet maybe feel that you are not as confident, fluent or engaging as fits your position. You’ll have often observed that seniority and status are no guarantee of competence or confidence when presenting. I knew the chairman of a major plc who was fiercely intelligent and commercially astute. Yet every time he spoke to the press, the share price fell between 20-50 pence!

You will want to get the maximum benefit possible in the shortest possible time. You’d like to know how to prepare in 90% less time than most people take. And you want to be heard, believed and followed – and to differentiate yourself and your business from the competition. You want to look, sound, and feel the part – naturally, confidently and with ease and eloquence. You also want guaranteed results and outstanding value for time.

A survey of 1200 Chief Executives asked them one question: “What’s your secret? Why do you think you are where you are today?” A total of 60% of those surveyed answered that the reason they held the position they did was because they were excellent “on their feet”. They were able to engage, inspire and motivate, often at very short notice.

Many people can stand in front of an audience. Yet precious few can talk without notes for half an hour, and keep their audience engaged from the first twenty seconds till the close.

Think of the many talks you have endured that simply miss the mark and fail to engage. Remember how irritated you have been by jargon, too many slides, and wondering even why you were there.

You are clearly already successful, yet maybe feel that you are not as confident, fluent or engaging as fits your position. You’ll have often observed that seniority and status are no guarantee of competence or confidence when presenting. I knew the chairman of a major plc who was fiercely intelligent and commercially astute. Yet every time he spoke to the press, the share price fell between 20-50 pence!

You will want to get the maximum benefit possible in the shortest possible time. You’d like to know how to prepare in 90% less time than most people take. And you want to be heard, believed and followed – and to differentiate yourself and your business from the competition. You want to look, sound, and feel the part – naturally, confidently and with ease and eloquence. You also want guaranteed results and outstanding value for time.

Image & Personal Impact

• • Your appearance can speak volumes before you even open your mouth. So it is important to send the right subliminal messages.
  • Your clothes should be part of you – they should not wear you.  The best dressed among us aren’t noticed purely for the labels they wear or the money they’ve spent, they are noticed because they have chosen the right cut, tone, colour and style that allow their best attributes to shine through whatever the event or occasion.  An image expert can help you determine which clothing reflect your personality and your status, while flattering your physique to increase your confidence.
  • When we meet or see someone for the first time, our brain makes up most of its mind about that person in less than 90 seconds. More than 60% of our conscious brain is taken up processing visual information, so you are your own best – or worst – visual aid. If the brain likes what it sees, then it looks for reasons to like what you say.
  • To give yourself that extra edge, and to stand out subtly but impressively from the crowd, you spend a day with Emma Tennant. She doesn’t do “fluff”, but will give you practical tools, tips and ideas on how to manage the perceptions of others. Most find this session revelatory, fun and highly pragmatic. The day finishes with an accompanied shopping foray, should you wish it.

Image & Personal Impact

• • Your appearance can speak volumes before you even open your mouth. So it is important to send the right subliminal messages.
  • Your clothes should be part of you – they should not wear you.  The best dressed among us aren’t noticed purely for the labels they wear or the money they’ve spent, they are noticed because they have chosen the right cut, tone, colour and style that allow their best attributes to shine through whatever the event or occasion.  An image expert can help you determine which clothing reflect your personality and your status, while flattering your physique to increase your confidence.
  • When we meet or see someone for the first time, our brain makes up most of its mind about that person in less than 90 seconds. More than 60% of our conscious brain is taken up processing visual information, so you are your own best – or worst – visual aid. If the brain likes what it sees, then it looks for reasons to like what you say.
  • To give yourself that extra edge, and to stand out subtly but impressively from the crowd, you spend a day with Emma Tennant. She doesn’t do “fluff”, but will give you practical tools, tips and ideas on how to manage the perceptions of others. Most find this session revelatory, fun and highly pragmatic. The day finishes with an accompanied shopping foray, should you wish it.

Handling the Media

• You will spend a day with a highly experienced journalist and media trainer. He draws upon his experience as a political reporter and foreign correspondent to ask “blowtorch-on-the-belly” questions – and to show what’s needed to answer them with aplomb.
• The training will be precisely tailored to cover any possible interview with your target media, print, TV and radio. You will do several recorded interviews – all with playback and full analysis.
• When journalists want interviews they only want to talk to the most senior executive possible. You. This is a very different skill to presenting to a captive audience. Different media have different demands. It’s surprising how many people agree to be interviewed with no clear idea of what the context or story is, nor their part in it. What the journalist wants is a story. What you want is to get your key message across to your key audiences. And, of course, you want to convey yourself and your company in the best possible light. That’s what this coaching will deliver for you.
• Amongst the topics he will cover with you are:
  • Understanding the media
  • What they want (and don’t want) and why
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • How to make your messages memorable for your audiences
  • How to avoid saying more than you intended
  • How to handle a negative story
  • How to give great answers to nightmare questions

Handling the Media

• You will spend a day with a highly experienced journalist and media trainer. He draws upon his experience as a political reporter and foreign correspondent to ask “blowtorch-on-the-belly” questions – and to show what’s needed to answer them with aplomb.
• The training will be precisely tailored to cover any possible interview with your target media, print, TV and radio. You will do several recorded interviews – all with playback and full analysis.
• When journalists want interviews they only want to talk to the most senior executive possible. You. This is a very different skill to presenting to a captive audience. Different media have different demands. It’s surprising how many people agree to be interviewed with no clear idea of what the context or story is, nor their part in it. What the journalist wants is a story. What you want is to get your key message across to your key audiences. And, of course, you want to convey yourself and your company in the best possible light. That’s what this coaching will deliver for you.
• Amongst the topics he will cover with you are:
  • Understanding the media
  • What they want (and don’t want) and why
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • How to make your messages memorable for your audiences
  • How to avoid saying more than you intended
  • How to handle a negative story
  • How to give great answers to nightmare questions

Continuing Support for 12 months

Intensive programmes like this often restrict your access to both people and material. We don’t. You have unique hands on support. To keep you on track and to be a sounding board, you will have access to me by phone and Skype for the entire 12 months of the programme. We will arrange monthly progress calls with your PA and you will have my personal number for advice and support when you need it.

Continuing Support for 12 months

Intensive programmes like this often restrict your access to both people and material. We don’t. You have unique hands on support. To keep you on track and to be a sounding board, you will have access to me by phone and Skype for the entire 12 months of the programme. We will arrange monthly progress calls with your PA and you will have my personal number for advice and support when you need it.