Even great ideas fall down when you fail to win your audience’s hearts and minds. And when you’re leading at the top, you rarely get second chances. Whether it’s an AGM, shareholder meeting, board presentation or simple conversation with your staff, you need to communicate in a way that hits the mark every time.

At Sterling Black, our coaches teach leadership communication skills to help you deliver cut-through messages that engage and inspire your audience. Whether you’re suffering from stage fright, facing an upcoming communication challenge or want to polish your presentation skills, our programs offer the chance to master the art of communication.

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What you'll achieve

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Combining executive presentation skills, media skills, speech writing and storytelling, our individualised Inspiring Communications training can help you:

  • Communicate with greater clarity, brevity and impact – every time
  • Engage, inspire and affect change in your audience
  • Manage nerves and adrenaline while presenting
  • Speak authentically and naturally – no more PowerPoint and scripts
  • Handle questions and off-the-cuff conversations with poise
  • Maximise your preparation with limited time

Why choose Sterling Black?

Experts in top-tier leadership

We work exclusively with boards, CEOs and C-Suite executives. As experienced leaders ourselves, we understand the key to leading people and organisations.

Skills-based approach

Instead of tips and tricks that fade over time, we teach real executive communications skills that deliver lasting change. No acting, just genuine improvement.

We offer true mastery

 Whether you’re suffering from stage fright or simply need a little extra polish, our coaches will ensure you leave the program a better communicator than when you started. 

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