Public speaking in English · Non-native speakers · International B2B audiences
Facing the Audience trains and coaches non-native English speakers to adjust their message, structure and delivery to the way each audience listens and decides. Not to British or American codes.
Where do you start?
Two readers, two needs. Each path leads to the same expert and the same method.
I am concerned
I must buy
Why it matters
Most advice on presenting in English comes from North American and British coaches. It assumes that every audience listens, trusts and decides the way theirs does. Many audiences do not.
A Japanese committee, a Brazilian client team and a German works council can each expect a different order of information, a different pace and a different kind of relationship. Fluent English does not give you that knowledge.
Your own origin also speaks before you do. Clichés and prejudice can blur how your message is received, and we prepare you for that as well.
What you gain
We start from the listener’s decision logic: facts first, relationship first or consensus first.
Explicit signposting tells listeners where you are, where you are going and why.
You anticipate stereotypes and neutralise them, or use them with intent.
You rehearse the questions, the silences and the pushback you will meet.
Expression banks, checklists and handouts you reuse for your next presentation.
Proof 1
Council of the European Union, Airbus Helicopters, Safran Helicopter Engines, Arianespace, Nissan Automotive Europe, Sodexo.
Proof 2
Interventions for groups of international speakers at the Council of the EU, Nissan Europe, Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) and Arianespace.
Proof 3
International conventions hosted in English, business reporting across Europe for television and the training of international speakers: the method comes from that practice.
Our solutions
Each format starts from your real presentations, audiences and stakes.
One- and two-day courses in English for speakers who present internationally.
See the catalogue
Individual or team preparation for a high-stakes presentation, pitch or committee.
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Interactive keynotes and English-language hosting for international events.
See keynotesSpecialist sites
Our sister sites cover two specific stakes: pitches at events and investor meetings, and B2B sales presentations.
Pitch
Pitch coaching, networking strategy and trade-show support for founders, export and business development teams.
Visit Global Pitch Coach (opens in a new tab)Sales presentations
Coaching and training to structure sales presentations, bid defences and complex offers for B2B decisions.
Visit Winning Sales Presentations (opens in a new tab)
Your expert
Patrick JAY is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker based in Paris. He has hosted international conventions in English, reported on business across Europe for television and trained international speakers for institutions and industry.
You speak directly with him from the first call to the follow-up. No sales layer, no hand-offs.
How it works
A simple, quick process sized to your stake.
Tell us who you present to, where and when.
We check that we understood and propose first options.
Objectives, format, duration, participants, language and calendar.
Training, coaching, workshop or keynote on your real situations.
Describe your audience, your date and your stake. You receive an answer within 24 hours, from the expert who will deliver.
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