DON’T Communicate Like an Executive
A lot of executive communication advice has one unfortunate side effect: it teaches perfectly interesting people how to sound like corporate robots. You’ve heard it: “Let’s double-click on that.” “We’re strategically aligned around the opportunity.” “We’ll circle back and socialize the learnings.” Nobody talks like this at dinner. You do not need to become a different person to communicate like a leader. You need to become a clearer version of yourself. This coaching is for leaders, executives, and emerging leaders who want greater presence, confidence, influence, and credibility without becoming stiff, scripted, evasive, or full of jargon. Be clear. Be credible. Be human. Don’t be a jackass.
What's included
Five 60-minute one-on-one sessions tailored to the communication situations you actually face. No generic five-module curriculum. We identify where communication matters most in your role (executive meetings, presentations, difficult conversations, team leadership, customer discussions, influencing senior leaders) and work directly on them. You’ll bring real examples. We’ll rehearse real conversations. I’ll give you direct feedback and stop you mid-sentence when you start sounding like a press release. My coaching style is conversational, practical, candid, and low on ceremony. I spent 29 years inside Microsoft—I understand corporate environments, I just don’t think you have to sound corporate to succeed in one.
- Saying what you actually mean, getting to the point faster, answering questions directly, communicating with senior leaders, handling difficult conversations, giving recommendations instead of hiding behind information, telling memorable stories, simplifying complex ideas, and developing executive presence without putting on an executive costume.
Meet your expert
Bill L.
30 Years Enterprise Experience & Founder, Fuel The Story
I spent 29 years at Microsoft, most recently as a Director in Security Sales Enablement. That means I've spent a lot of time helping smart people explain complicated things, present to executives, influence decisions, lead teams, navigate careers, and communicate without losing the room. I've also sat through enough bad presentations, vague career advice, corporate jargon, and "executive presence" coaching to know what doesn't work. My coaching style is direct, practical, conversational, and low on ceremony. I'm not here to turn you into a polished corporate robot. I'm here to help you think more clearly, communicate more effectively, make better decisions, and sound like yourself while doing it. If you bring me a real problem, we'll work on the real problem. No fluff. No guru nonsense. No pretending every challenge can be solved with a vision board. Just better questions, honest feedback, and practical next steps.
