01
Prepare
your message.
Decide what your audience needs to understand. Give your ideas a clear structure and a focused purpose.
About us · Our approach
Learn by speaking.
Improve through
feedback.
Public speaking develops through practice. Our approach gives you opportunities to speak, receive focused feedback, and try again.
With Doug and Laurent, you’ll work on expressing your ideas clearly, presenting yourself professionally, and connecting with your audience.
Prepare
02
Practise
your delivery.
Say it out loud. Work on pace, voice, and presence as you learn to communicate with greater confidence.
03
Refine
with feedback.
Understand what is working and what needs attention. Adjust your presentation, then practise again.
From everyday work presentations to startup pitches, the focus stays practical: helping you communicate what matters.
ShanghaiCoaching.com · Practice with purposeIndividual sessions · Small groups · Weekend retreats
Presentation & Communication Retreat
Weekend Retreat · November 28–29, 2026
DAY01
Find Your Message.
Make It Matter.
Leave the city behind and spend the day developing an idea worth sharing.
DAY02
Put It Into Practice.
Make It Your Own.
Refine your delivery, respond with confidence, and share the presentation you’ve developed.
The retreat setting
A change of scenery.
Space for fresh thinking.
We’re exploring a little village, along a river, a beautiful and inspiring retreat venue near Kunshan—bringing together a comfortable place to stay, a focused coaching space, and time outdoors.
OUR COMMUNITY & PARTNERS
Contact · Your next step
Let’s talk about your
next presentation.
A clearer pitch. A stronger presentation. More confidence when it matters.
Every confident presentation
starts with a conversation.
Whether you’re preparing a startup pitch, building confidence at work, or looking for a focused coaching weekend, tell us what you have in mind.
Doug and Laurent will help you identify a suitable starting point. Coaching takes place in English, individually, in small groups, and through weekend retreats outside Shanghai.
Doug & Laurent
How we get started
- Share your goalTell us what you’re preparing for and where you need support.
- Discuss your needsWe’ll talk through your priorities and suitable coaching formats.
- Agree on the next stepConfirm the approach, schedule, and fees before you commit.
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