Features | Emma Taylor Presents: From Stage Acting to Public Speaking Mastery

In this feature, we explore the origins of "Emma Taylor Presents," a consultancy built on the foundation of professional performance. Emma Taylor is actor-trained and brings the discipline of the theatre into the corporate world. While we often assume public speaking is an innate talent reserved for figures like Barack Obama, Emma argues that for many, including Michelle Obama, it is a skill learned through technique and structure.

The Ethos: Acting Techniques for Real World Results

The core ethos of Emma's business is that public speaking is a performance, even on an online stage like a Zoom call. She utilises her 21 years of experience to teach delivery techniques, ensuring the face conveys the message and the voice has range rather than a monotone delivery.

To Emma, public speaking is one of the most important life skills and thus it is just as important to teach as any other. She helps clients fix mistakes fast, whether it is for a wedding toast or a boardroom pitch.

A Diverse Portfolio of Clients

"Emma Taylor Presents" caters to a vast array of professionals. Emma has coached everyone from MPs and politicians—who often need training to answer questions directly—to entrepreneurs and lawyers. She even recounts helping a professional chess player prepare for a daunting speech in front of a thousand people. This variety makes the job interesting because while the people change, the fundamental skills required to connect effectively remain the same.

Addressing the Modern Digital Stage

The business has adapted to the modern era of virtual communication. Emma notes that Zoom calls can be intimidating due to the closeness of the screen and the faces staring back. Her coaching now encompasses how to be present virtually, advising clients to fill the screen and not hide behind PowerPoint slides, ensuring the speaker remains the primary focus.

Emma Taylor Presents stands as a testament to the idea that authoritative and engaging communication is not just for actors, but a learnable craft for anyone willing to put in the preparation. Interested? Read our article on Emma Taylor's top tips for public speaking or discover more stories on the Aleksandra King YouTube Channel.

Published by Aleksandra Media