Presenting is hard.
Presenting in a second language is harder.
Let us help you change that.
Presentation Training for ESL Speakers
A new program for ESL speakers to help with their most pressing presentation concerns.
Questions about pronunciation, instant translation, word-crafting, and audience perception waste time, decrease confidence and distract speakers from what matters most:
telling their story in the most compelling way.
Overcome your biggest obstacles
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Avoid common mistakes
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Format tricks to help pronunciation
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Ensure a strong, clear message
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Recovery after a mistake or glitch
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Cultural best practices
Learn techniques used by the pros
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Increase confidence
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Increase credibility and gravitas
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Enhance audience rapport
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Keep your audience engaged
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Polished, powerful delivery
Delivered in a highly inclusive, empowering environment, so speakers feel more confident, prepared and able to focus on what they do best.
Many ESL speakers report that they dread presenting, don't speak up in meetings, and don't pursue career advancement opportunities they would like to. This has a high cost for both the employee and the company: it can affect job performance, satisfaction and employee retention rates.
Our Clients Include
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Who is it for?
This program is a good fit for professionals who:
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Speak fluent English
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Need or want to present or speak up in meetings
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Are interested in receiving individual coaching
What you can expect
In beta tests of 285 professionals in leadership positions, these are the most common benefits reported by participants and their audiences.
Easier prep process
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Greater confidence
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More engaging delivery
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Better audience reactions & buy-in
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Meet the Coach
Nina I. Surya
Nina I. Surya brings over 30 years of experience as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders across Fortune 500 companies, public service sectors, entertainment, and global media organizations such as NBC, CBS, BBC, and ESPN. A recognized expert in communication and leadership development, Nina works closely with senior executives to refine their communication strategies, public speaking, media appearances, and enhance their executive presence. Her expertise extends to brand positioning and crisis communication, partnering with public relations teams to craft effective, high-stakes messaging.
With a foundation in Communication from New York University, Nina has traveled around the globe, researching the neuroscience of human interaction and decision-making across various industries. She combines cutting-edge neuroscience with time-honored communication techniques to create hybrid methodologies designed for high-performance communication, compelling presentation, and effective persuasion. Her work is backed by research from institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford.
As the creator of the "Ground of Being" methodology, Nina has trained a global network of coaches and consultants in her techniques. She has delivered programs in 23 countries across five continents and has guest lectured to audiences of up to 21,000 on topics including communication for leaders, diversity, and executive presence.
