Own the Room
One-to-one public speaking and presentation skills coaching for professionals who want to present with confidence when it matters.
Presentation skills are no longer optional
As your role grows, so does the expectation that you can present your ideas clearly in meetings, to clients, to senior leaders, or on a bigger stage.
Many professionals are highly capable in their work but find that under pressure, what they know doesn't always come across the way it should.
That's what I work on, helping you present and speak with the confidence your expertise deserves.
You might be looking for support if...
● You have an important presentation coming up.
● You know your subject well but find it harder to explain it clearly under pressure.
● You're presenting to senior leaders, clients or a board and want to feel more comfortable and credible in the room.
● You've moved into a more visible role and want greater confidence speaking up.
● You want to land your point more clearly in meetings.
● You sometimes leave a presentation feeling you didn't quite do yourself justice.
Present with More Clarity and Confidence
One-to-one public speaking and presentation skills coaching, built around what you’re working toward.
Preparation – We start with a discovery call to understand your goals and the specific situations you want to feel more confident in. From there, I design a coaching plan focused on what you actually need, whether that's an upcoming presentation, a more visible role, or building your confidence speaking up over time.
Coaching sessions - We work through four one-hour sessions, covering whatever is most relevant to you:
Depending on your goals, sessions may include:
● Structuring your message so it lands clearly
● Speaking with confidence and presence
● Managing nerves and thinking on your feet
● Handling questions and interruptions
● Delivery — voice, pace, and how you come across
● Preparing for a specific presentation, pitch or meeting
“ I delivered several public talks afterwards and felt confident and authentic.” - Luba O’Neill
Need help with a specific presentation?
The Power Session is a focused 90-minute session designed for professionals who have something important coming up - a presentation, a pitch, a speech, or a high-stakes meeting.
You might need help to:
● Structure your message clearly
● Clarify your content and cut what isn't needed
● Prepare for an important presentation or pitch
● Manage nerves on the day
● Refine how you come across when you deliver it
What clients say
“I was looking for support with an upcoming talk and Maureen suggested her ‘Power Session’ would be a good fit - and it certainly was.
She guided me through the flow of the talk and helped me use a structure that felt easy to navigate. Most importantly, I left the session feeling much more confident about my upcoming presentation.
I would highly recommend Maureen as a public speaking coach. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Presentation skills coaching is for professionals who want to present and speak with more confidence, whether they're preparing for a specific presentation or building their skills over time.
Maureen McCowen is a public speaking and presentation skills specialist based in Ireland, working with professionals and teams across industries including finance, technology, engineering, and energy.
If you're not sure whether coaching is the right fit, the intro call is the place to start. -
Absolutely. Some clients come with an upcoming presentation, client pitch, conference talk or important meeting they want support preparing for. Others want to improve their presentation skills more generally over time. Both are a good fit.
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This coaching is best suited to professionals who already have some experience speaking in meetings, presentations or professional settings, and want to speak with more clarity, confidence and impact.
Some clients come with a specific presentation, pitch or speaking opportunity they want support preparing for. Others want to improve their delivery, structure or executive presence more generally.
The best way to find out is through the intro call. It's free and there's no obligation.
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Yes. Many professionals feel comfortable in their work but less confident contributing under pressure in meetings or group discussions where they're put on the spot. That's something we work on directly.
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Sessions are tailored to your goals and experience level. Depending on what you're working on, we might focus on structure, delivery, managing nerves, handling questions, speaking with more confidence, or preparing for a specific presentation.
Every session is practical. You'll be working on real material, not just talking about it. -
Coaching is available via Zoom or MS Teams and, depending on location, in person.
Most clients work online, and it works just as well. Sessions are practical and interactive regardless of format. -
That depends on your goals. Some clients benefit from focused support through a Power Session for an upcoming presentation, while others prefer ongoing one-to-one coaching to build confidence and presentation skills over time.
We'll work that out together on the intro call. -
Yes, as well as one-to-one coaching, I work with teams on public speaking and presentation skills, tailored to their industry and the specific situations they present in.
If you're looking for team training rather than individual coaching, visit the For Your Team page.
How it works
Book a free intro call
We talk through what you're working toward - the presentations you have coming up, the situations you find challenging, and what you want to feel more confident doing.
2. I design a plan around you
Sessions are built around your specific goals, your industry, and what you're actually facing, not a generic programme.
3. Present with confidence when it counts
You leave with practical tools and a structure you can use every time - not just for the next presentation, but for every one after it.
Your next presentation can feel different
Whether you have something specific coming up or you're ready to work on your presenting and public speaking more broadly, the intro call is the place to start. It's free, there's no obligation, and we'll work out together whether it's the right fit.