For those really important speeches—to the board of directors, the media, shareholders, top management or the entire company—the quality of your preparation can make you flop or fly. John can help design and hone your presentation, coaching you on what to say and exactly how to say it. Ideally, a private session should be scheduled well in advance of your speech to allow plenty of time to fine-tune. Even with adequate preparation, a last-minute walk-through can help smooth out the rough spots, as well as the nerves, before the spotlight goes on.