HBM launches CliftonStrengths-powered coaching to help senior executives overcome fear of public speaking

SINGAPORE & KUALA LUMPUR – Hong Bao Media has launched new media skills and presentation skills workshops designed for senior executives who have a fear of public speaking.

Owing to their seniority, these executives are compelled to speak in public: addressing customers, staff, investors, media and other stakeholders.

But some harbour a profound fear presenting at seminars, conferences, AGMs and in interviews, leading to reduced stakeholder engagement and fewer career opportunities.

By applying CliftonStrengths coaching techniques, our Gallup-certified Principal Coach and HBM Managing Director Mark Laudi is able to help even the most introverted executive tap into their natural talents and get comfortable in front of live audiences or on camera.

"Not everyone is born a great orator, and traditional methods of training for public speaking can only take you so far", says Mark, "but by focusing on your key talents you can be comfortable and confident, and deliver a solid performance."

Since Dr Don Clifton developed CliftonStrengths, more than 22 million people globally have come to understand their innate talents better, and build these into strengths.

CliftonStrengths has been applied by individuals and teams to create more coherent workplaces, which has been shown to lead to a threefold increase in job satisfaction, and a six-fold increase in employee engagement.

We are applying this methodology to media skills and presentations, so even if Communication, Woo, Command, Competition or Self-Assurance don't count among your Top 5 Signature Talent Themes, you can still make every media appearance a success.

"We have had a great response from our existing clients, and everyone from novices to experienced presenters have had many "aha!" moments during our new CliftonStrengths-powered workshops," says Mark.