Expectations are the breeding ground for surprises – and setting the right ones is key to long-term success.
Investment professionals know the value of incremental progress; after all, the biggest returns often come from long-term investments, not quick trades.
It’s time to shift the perspective on presentation coaching from a “quick fix” to a “strategic development plan.”
Here’s why:
Long-Term Growth Mindset:
Great presentations are like capital growth – they don’t happen overnight. Acknowledging this is the first step toward meaningful improvement.
Skill Building Takes Time:
Just like due diligence in a deal, honing presentation skills requires patience, practice, and persistence.
Feedback is a Gift:
Continuous improvement comes from ongoing feedback, much like the consistent performance reviews of a promising portfolio company.
Tailored Strategies Over Templates:
Every presenter has unique strengths and challenges. Customized coaching over time ensures the development of a personal style that resonates with audiences and delivers results.
Reinforcement and Muscle Memory:
Practice makes permanent, and regular coaching sessions help build the muscle memory for delivering compelling presentations.
Transformation in presentation skills is akin to building a great company – it takes consistent effort, a supportive environment, and the right tools.
By viewing presentation coaching as part of your professional development journey, you’re investing in your capacity to generate interest, influence decisions, and drive value – for your clients, your firm, and your career.
When you step into a one-on-one coaching session with me, think of it as a board meeting where you’re the rising star – because with each session, you’re not just improving a skill, you’re increasing your professional net worth.
About the Author
Pamela Wigglesworth, CSP, is an international presentation performance consultant, speaker, author and founder of Experiential Hands-on Learning. She is the creator of the 5-step Persuasive Presenter framework used in her coaching work and online course.
Over the past 15+ years she has coached CEO’s, CFO’s, senior executives, and investment professionals to develop their executive presence, develop presentations that are clear, concise, and compelling and deliver their thoughts and ideas with style, confidence, and authority.