Executive Communication Coaching

Your leadership and communication play a vital role in the success of your organization. 

Level Up Your Speaking

Are you communicating as effectively as possible?

Your ideas are high-stakes. They can change the world if you effectively share them.

In order for your work to be successful, you need to generate buy-in. From donors and staff to policymakers and the media. During formal presentations, important conversations, interviews, keynotes, and more.

We are experts in messaging, storytelling, and stagecraft,
helping leaders bring their ideas to life with confidence and authenticity.

  1. Achieve transformational growth
    Enjoy the benefits of compound growth through long-term skill development and iterate based on feedback.
  2. Speak to inspire and get action
    Learn how to structure your communication to motivate and persuade, leaving your audience energized and ready to take the next step.
  3. Clarify and internalize your messaging
    Identify the most compelling points and translate them for your target audiences.
  4. Connect Deeply with Others
    Understand your audience and to best connect your core messaging with them in a way that resonates.
  5. Speak with Confidence
    Build a calm, assertive presence and adapt your delivery to fit any context, from formal presentations to casual conversations.
  6. Master Your Stagecraft
    Refine your voice, body language, and use of space to captivate, engage, and build trust with your audience in any setting.

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Many executives have poor speaking habits, including:

  • Curse of knowledge: Speaking in jargon and over the heads of others.
  • Lack of structure: Not grabbing attention at the beginning, burying the lead, failing to drive home the big idea, and ending with mediocrity.
  • Avoiding Feedback: Not embracing diverse feedback and opportunities to iterate and improve.
  • Untailored: Failing to adapt their message to each unique audience.
  • Imposters Syndrome: Feeling inadequate to take on high-stakes communication opportunities.
  • Lack of Clarity: Using vague language, irrelevant details without concrete, vivid details and compelling stories, analogies, and examples.
  • Mediocre Stagecraft: Failing to build a powerful presence through voice and other non-verbal communication.

Real Results from

Real Leaders

Don’t just take our word for it—see what others are saying about the transformative impact of Ewing School communications coaching. From overcoming fears of public speaking to inspiring six-figure donations, our clients share how their growth has not only improved their communication but changed their lives.

Click below to hear their stories and discover how pitch coaching can make a difference for you.

From Fear to Impact: Matt Paprocki’s Story

Matt Paprocki, President of the Illinois Policy Institute, hated public speaking. Through dedicated coaching, he transformed not only his confidence but also his ability to connect deeply with audiences. His newfound skills have driven incredible results—both personally and professionally—including inspiring six-figure donations and moving audiences to tears. Read on to learn how Matt overcame his fear and unlocked the power of impactful storytelling.
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Upping the Game: Kent Lassman’s Transformation

Kent Lassman, President of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, knew his communication needed to rise to match his leadership role. After receiving honest feedback about a “fine, but not memorable” speech, he turned to the Ewing School for help. Through focused coaching and practice, Kent sharpened his skills, earning praise from colleagues and donors. Discover how Kent elevated his speeches from adequate to exceptional—and the impact it’s had on his organization.
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Finding His Voice: Greg Lukianoff’s Journey

Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, faced the challenge of delivering scripted talks with confidence and impact—something that didn’t come naturally to him. Through his work with the Ewing School, Greg developed the skills to craft meaningful, memorable messages and deliver them with authenticity. His transformation has been praised by colleagues and audiences alike, solidifying his reputation as a compelling speaker. Learn how Greg turned preparation into a superpower and found his voice on and off the stage.
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This program is ideal for executives, founders, and high-stakes communicators who...

  • Have limited time and attention to focus on skill development
  • Would benefit from world-class communications coaching
  • Are raising money or otherwise promoting their business
  • Struggle to explain their business to others
  • Regularly talk about their business in meetings, pitches, conversations, presentations, or networking

Every package includes…

Regular deep dive sessions to develop and practice messaging.

Asynchronous practice and feedback with the Ewing School coaching team.

Personalized Speaker Dashboard to track key messages, projects, and feedback.

Executives are busy balancing many competing demands. We will leverage our time together to minimize your homework while maximizing your impact as a leader.

Tailored Specifically to You: Personalized Coaching for Maximum Impact

Vision

Clarify with precision your vision of the work you do and how it changes the world.

Audience

Deep dive understanding all the key audiences you will be selling the vision to: donors, board members, staff, advocates, emerging talent, and more.

Messaging

Craft effective stories, proverbs, analogies, and examples to connect your vision and strategies with all your identified audiences.

Delivery

Continue fine tuning and building your skills and stage presence through tailored training to build your confidence and executive presence.

Preparation

Be ready to crush all your VIP speaking engagements: donor conversations, board meetings, staff talks, networking events, stakeholder meetings, keynotes, podcasts, and more.

Clarify and strengthen your personal brand identity in a way that resonates with your key audiences. Build meaningful connections by understanding each group’s unique perspectives, ensuring your message is compelling and impactful. Develop the confidence and readiness to communicate your vision effectively at any moment, inspiring others to take action.

Along the way, craft and refine a collection of powerful stories, proverbs, analogies, and vivid examples to bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression.

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Your Ewing School Team

The go-to coaches for start-ups, research centers, and non-profits building the 21st century.

Bob Ewing

Storytelling | Connection | Confidence

Maryrose Ewing

Clarity | Structure | Messaging

Kim Hemsley

Stage Presence | Delivery | Authenticity

Unlimited on-demand access to all three coaches.

We will help you build confidence and clarity in your ideas. So you can effectively communicate with the people who matter most. Whether that’s investors, policymakers, the media, or anyone else.

Our work speaks for itself:

  • 3 U.S. Supreme Court victories
  • 100+ Congressional testimonies
  • Keynote speeches delivered to thousands
  • Transformational high-stakes conversations
  • Countless media interviews, podcasts, panels, and pitches
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Matt Paprocki - President, Illinois Policy Institute

Matt’s Transformation

In 2019, Matt was asked to lead his nonprofit, but his poor speaking skills held him back. Nervous and unpolished, he came to us for help.

We worked with Matt to build confidence, craft stories, and connect with his audience. A year later, he delivered a powerful talk to 1,500 people, earning praise as a “natural” speaker.

Now, Matt is a sought-after leader and communicator, inspiring others with his message and impact. 

Want the same results? We can help.

"Bob has a superpower of listening to a speech and providing perfect feedback, in a friendly way. Also, Bob will listen to a speech over and over and over. Every time, he finds a way to help your speech improve. He is as invested as I am about the success of each talk. The main reason I would recommend The Ewing School is the results. Public speaking terrified me. Then I started working with the Ewing School. Their method and amazing team has helped me to overcome my fear, and I now enjoy public speaking. A large portion of life is the ability to convey ideas in a compelling way. The problem is that for most of us, the fear of public speaking prevents us from achieving our potential. The Ewing School helped me to effectively speak to crowds of fifty to three thousand. That has changed my life."

- Matt

Matt in Action: Inspiring Speeches and Transformative Talks

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Kent Lassman - President, Competitive Enterprise Institute

Kent’s Story: Turning “Maybe” Into “Yes”:
 
After getting feedback that one of his speeches was “fine, but not memorable,” Kent wanted to upgrade his communication skills. Despite extensive public speaking experience, he knew there was untapped potential.

Kent came to the Ewing School. Through focused coaching, he clarified his message, tailored it to his audience, and practiced delivering it with impact.

One of Kent’s goals was to secure a speaking spot at a donor’s annual meeting. The opportunity would put Kent in front of a large audience of high-net-worth individuals who could help support his organization’s mission.

Kent worked with his coach to craft his pitch and finally got a “yes”! Not only that, the foundation asked Kent to speak a few weeks later in front of its Board of Directors – a prestigious opportunity that put him in front of key decision-makers months earlier than anticipated.

Kent’s success proves that even experienced speakers can reach new heights, unlocking remarkable opportunities.
By setting aside focused time, embracing accountability, and rehearsing with intention, Kent has made himself – and his organization – better.
Elevate your communication

“The Ewing School has made me better and the same is true for CEI.”

- Kent

"Kent did incredibly well last night. He even got a few laughs! A critical CEI employee came to Kent this morning to tell him how much she loved his speech. She said that she recognized how hard he worked on it and it showed. Kudos to you!"

- Kent's Executive Assistant

"Kent Lassman just delivered his evening talk at their donor summit in Scotland. You should be very proud of him and your coaching. Nicely done."

- Major Doner to CEI

Kent in Action: Elevating Leadership Through Memorable Speeches

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Greg Lukianoff - President, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Greg’s Story:

Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, is a passionate defender of free speech who wanted to deliver scripted talks naturally. 

Determined to refine his stage presence and connect more deeply with audiences, he partnered with Ewing School. Through one-on-one coaching, Greg refined every aspect of his craft: selecting vivid anecdotes, using humor strategically, and weaving ideas into a coherent narrative. 

The culmination came for Greg when he was asked to give a commencement address in front of thousands. Greg delivered a powerful 5-minute address, transforming his ability to speak naturally from a script.

Greg’s influence continues to grow with high-profiel appearances on Bill Maher and Lex Fridman. He has also been invited to deliver a TED Talk in spring 2025.

Greg’s story is proof that even experienced communicators can overcome barriers to unlock new levels of influence.

Unlock your potential

"I'm proud how my remarks came out. It was something I had been meaning to say to staff for a very long time. Bob Ewing helped me uncover the key insight in my talk.”

- Greg reflecting on a toast he gave to his staff

“I think it’s important to show that we can be self-critical, tell ourselves that we'll do better next time, and still be proud of what we’ve done. Overall, the experience was pretty wonderful.”

- Greg on his commencement address

Matt in Action: Inspiring Speeches and Transformative Talks