# Presentation coaching: get ready for your next big talk > Presentation coaching with public speaking coach Michael Sinnhuber gets you ready for the talks that matter: a client presentation, a board meeting, a conference or a keynote. You work on your actual presentation, covering your goal and key message, structure and storytelling, slides that support you, and voice, body language and speaking without notes. Online or in Mittersill (Austria), in English or German. From €250 net (€300 gross) per hour. - URL: https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/public-speaking-coaching/presentations-talks/ - Language: en - Last updated: 2026-10-20 - Author: Michael Sinnhuber - Deutsch: https://michaelsinnhuber.com/rhetorik-coaching/praesentation-vortrag/ > “A good speech should exhaust the subject, not the audience.” > — Winston Churchill > > That takes preparation: knowing what your audience needs and cutting what it doesn't. **That is exactly what we work on together.** ## What are you presenting? For any presentation where a lot is at stake. - **Client presentations:** You are presenting a proposal, a project or results, and you want the client to say yes. - **Board and management presentations:** You need a decision, and you need to handle tough questions with confidence. - **Keynotes and speeches:** You are on stage and want your audience to remember you long after you leave it. - **Conference and expert talks:** You are sharing your expertise with specialists. Clearly, and without drowning them in slides. **For your whole team:** this topic is also available as an in-house workshop. [Team workshops](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/workshops-talks/team-workshop/#presentations) Preparing for a [pitch](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/public-speaking-coaching/pitch-training/), [speaking to your team](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/public-speaking-coaching/leadership/), [speaking on camera](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/public-speaking-coaching/video-social-media/) or a [job interview](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/public-speaking-coaching/job-interview/)? Each has its own page. ## When the questions come In front of a board or a client, the decision is often made after your final slide: in the Q&A. Stumble there, and you lose much of what your presentation has built. That is why we rehearse the tough questions in advance, including the uncomfortable ones. **You know what is coming, and you answer calmly instead of being caught off guard.** ## What we work on We follow the four phases of the [House of Speaking method](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/house-of-speaking-method/). Just like building a house: from laying the foundation to showing off the finished home. 1. **Foundation** – Your mindset: do it your way. Not perfect, but authentic. 2. **Planning & building** – Your goal, your key message and a storyline everyone can follow. 3. **Design** – Slides that support you rather than replace you. 4. **Delivery** – Voice, body language and speaking without notes. ## What changes **Before** - You memorise your script and hope nothing goes wrong - Plenty of content, but no clear message - Text-heavy slides you end up reading aloud - Questions from the audience throw you off track **After** - You know your storyline and speak without notes - One key message that sticks - Slides that help you tell your story - You handle every question calmly and confidently ## How it works 1. **Intro call** (short · free) – We discuss the occasion, your audience and your goal, and choose the right format. 2. **Analysis** – Where do you stand today? Ideally you send a short video or your current draft. 3. **Practice & feedback** – On your actual presentation: structure, slides, voice and body language, with video feedback. 4. **Dress rehearsal** – Under realistic conditions, tough questions included. 5. **Your talk** – You walk in prepared when it counts. ## Key facts - **Formats:** [Single session](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/#single-session), [Talk sprint](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/#talk-sprint) or [Stage ready](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/#stage-ready) - **Price:** [from €250 net (€300 gross) per hour](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/) - **Where:** online · Mittersill - **Languages:** English and German ## Your coach I'm Michael Sinnhuber, public speaking coach and author of [“3, 2, 1… Reden ist jetzt Deins”](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/book/). Since 2012 my agency [MCPREZI](https://mcprezi.com/en/) has created presentations that have won contracts worth millions. So I know both sides: the slides and the person presenting them. [More about me](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/about/) > “Professional, empathetic and effective in reaching our goals!” > — Mag. Alexandra Aglas, Strategic Partner, G+F Music Management GmbH (translated from German) ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need a finished presentation before we start? No. We can start from a first draft, a few notes or a blank page. If your presentation is already finished, we rehearse with it straight away. ### Can you help with my slides as well? Yes. Design is one of the four phases: we look at which slides support you and which hold you back. If you would like the whole deck professionally designed in PowerPoint or Prezi, our team at [MCPREZI](https://mcprezi.com/en/) takes care of it. ### Do I need to memorise my talk? No, quite the opposite. A memorised script is the most common cause of blanking on stage. Instead, you get to know your storyline so well that you can speak without notes. ### How quickly can we start? If your date is fixed, the [Talk sprint](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/#talk-sprint) over two to four weeks is ideal. If time is tighter, a [single session](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/#single-session) can make a real difference. Depending on availability, that is often possible at short notice. ### Does coaching work online? Yes. Most sessions take place by video call. For stage talks I recommend an in-person dress rehearsal in Mittersill. ### What if I get very nervous before presenting? That is completely normal, and it can be managed. We build it into your preparation. Find out more on the [stage fright](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/stage-fright/) page. ## When is your next talk? Tell me what is coming up in a short, free intro call. You will leave knowing which format gets you there fastest. - [Book a free call](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/free-call/) - [Packages & prices](https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/pricing/)