Personalized Coaching for Powerful Presentations
Master Your Most Important Presentation.
When the stakes are high—whether it’s a TEDx talk, thesis defense, faculty interview, funding pitch, or keynote—you need more than research expertise. You need a presentation that persuades, captivates, and drives results.
10+ Years, 500+ Workshops, & 10,000+ Researchers Trained:
Empowering You to Communicate with Impact
This 1:1 coaching is designed for researchers, academics, and impact-driven executives who need to deliver pivotal presentations that influence decisions and open doors.
Through targeted, strategic coaching, you’ll refine your message, sharpen delivery techniques, and turn complex ideas into compelling presentations that engage and persuade—without ever losing depth or credibility.
You’ll walk away with a commanding presence, the ability to read and adapt to your audience, and the confidence to deliver with clarity, precision, and authority—no matter the stakes.
Engagements run from as short as 2 or 3 meetings in the 10 days before an event to 3 or 6 months in preparation for acareer defining keynote or talk from a TEDx stage.
Step 1 is to set up a call designed for me to understand your needs and determine whether my skills and expertise are a good fit.
If yes, I will share a proposal and we can get to work.
Expert Customized Coaching
Whether you have a conference, job talk, TEDx, etc. we customize our coaching plan to what you need. No cookie-cutter aproach.
Messaging that Drives Impact
Structure your content for clarity, engagement, and persuasion while making complex research accessible through clean, compelling visuals.
Confident, Engaging Delivery
Develop stage presence, manage nerves, and command attention with your voice, pacing, and body language.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andrew is a fantastic presentation coach. I took his training session while recording lectures for an online course at McGill University. His training was incredibly empowering and I went from being nervous and a little bland to feeling quite confident. We learned a combination of general principles and specific techniques that I continue to draw upon in my presentations and lectures now. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to work on speaking with passion.
Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, PhD
Head of Anticipatory Action and Innovation, United Nations
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andy on four occasions—three presentations and a grant proposal—and every time he starts by drilling down, to get clarity into what I wanted to achieve. From there, he’s guided me to a leaner, story driven format that brings my message to life and actually makes giving the talks so much fun.
As a structural engineering professor, I’d long spoken within the familiar walls of my discipline. With Andy’s help I’ve challenged myself a lot to reframe complex engineering for a broader audience, blending rigor with narrative to spark genuine engagement. His executive coach style was great in finding my core message and structuring my material for maximum impact.
If you want to elevate your presentations—whether it’s a conference keynote or a public forum—Andy is the one to help you find your authentic voice and make every word count.
David O. Prevatt
Professor, University of Florida
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Andy is a genius at helping academics and researchers create better presentations and become better presenters in service of their work. I have worked with Andy twice-- he quickly absorbed the essence of what I wanted to convey and helped transform both the slides and presentation from a stiff, typical academic talk into a compelling story. He also imparted tips and tricks about creating and giving presentations that I'll be using for the rest of my career."
Dr. Gala True
Professor, Tulane University
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andy helped me in ....
"becoming a better story-teller. Andy was easy to work with, critical and helpful - constructive in a supportive way. If you're considering working with Andy, go for it!"
Professor Chris Buddle
Associate Provost, Academic Office, McGill University
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
While I have lots of experience speaking, I hired Andrew to coach me as I was entering a speaking competition for the first time. The stakes were much higher for this one. He helped me shape the flow of my story and do the difficult work of trimming it for maximum impact. My talk was centred around an emotional personal experience and he gave me the mentorship and coaching I needed to be confident on stage while making me feel safe with the subject matter. Not only was my talk 10x better with his guidance, I was one of the winners and came in 3rd place in the competition.
If you've got a speech, talk, or presentation to give where the stakes are high, you'd be wise to hire Andrew so you can feel proud of the outcome.
Robb Gilbear
Founder Growth Habit
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"In minutes Andy took a draft script I'd prepared and made it come alive, such was the brilliance of his storytelling. Not only is working with Andy highly effective and productive, it's also a lot of fun! "
Rachael Edmundson
Regional President, Professional Speaking Association
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Andrew’s passion for helping speakers shine is undeniable—you can see it in everything he does. If you’re considering hiring him, don’t even hesitate. He’s funny but serious when it counts, professional yet approachable, and always a man of his word. He even went the extra mile by organizing a private event with a live audience to simulate my competition experience—giving me a real shot at fine-tuning my performance.
Simply put, Andrew is the real deal. I’m beyond grateful for his guidance, and if you’re looking for a coach who will challenge you, support you, and bring out the best in you, he’s the one."
Chris Atwell
Founder Mindset Conquest
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andrew's mentorship has helped me develop strong research communication and public speaking skills! It has helped me craft other presentations for lab meetings, workshops, and conferences. In fact, I believe working with Andrew has helped me win numerous awards at regional, national, and international conferences.
Arav Saherwala
McGill University
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andrew worked with both our CEO and founder, Dr. Yahia Zine, and myself, with patience, clarity, and genuine insight. He shared practical and impactful tips that made our pitch more fluid, natural, and most importantly—memorable. His guidance turned our first pitching experience into a powerful and confidence-building moment.
If you're looking for a coach who combines empathy, expertise, and a sharp sense of storytelling, I wholeheartedly recommend Andrew.
🙏 Thank you again for your invaluable support, Andrew!
Samuel Poulin, CEP, M.A.Sc.
Project Manager, Sononurse VS
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Andy was insightful, caring and 100% expert in helping to craft my talk. I am grateful to Andy for his help in preparing me for my talk and couldn't have done it without him!
Natalie Evie
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andy’s training didn’t just help me present better; it helped me redefine my career path. After working with him, I took on a TEDx talk in front of 300 people. That’s something I never thought I’d have the confidence to do, but Andy was there every step of the way. And that experience, alongside becoming a 3-Minute Thesis finalist, transformed my career. Now, as a co-founder of a branding agency, I regularly connect with clients and industry leaders with a confidence I never had before. Andy’s training made high-stakes communication feel natural, and that’s been a game-changer in my career.
Jason Dellatolla, PhD(c)
Founder, Graewolves
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Andy's approach is about allowing you to be yourself in front of a group of people. He doesn't try and get you to fit into a box or ridged ways of speaking, he encourages you to own your style so you and the audience can connect with what you have to say. Andy not only cares about his clients, he cares deeply about what they have to say - and that means a lot!
Laura Lillie
Manager & Executive Coach, Laura Lillie Coaching
Your Research Deserves to Be Heard—Let’s Make It Happen
This coaching has helped postdocs, tenured professors, C-suite executives, and first-time founders deliver presentations that influence, persuade, and open doors.
✔ Packages start at $3,500 (custom solutions available).
✔ Short-term & long-term coaching options to fit your timeline.
✔ Backed by 10+ years of experience and 10,000+ trained professionals.
📩 Book a time to chat—let’s refine your presentation and make every word count.