Julian Symes Coaching — Presence, Rhythm, Confidence

The Format

Your English is already good enough. Your presence isn't the problem — until it is.

This is performance coaching for high-stakes presentations, built around rhythm, breath and authority. Sessions are designed around one specific presentation you have coming up — a board update, a pitch, a conference talk — and rehearsed the way a piece of theatre gets rehearsed: on your feet, out loud, until it's yours.

Entry Point

Online 1:1

R$600

per hour

Most Requested

Intensive 1:1

R$2,000

3 hours

Small Group

2–4 People

R$1,200

per person, 3 hours

In person in São Paulo, or online.

C-suite executives presenting to international boards or investors
Founders pitching in English for the first time, or the fiftieth
Business leaders representing their company at international conferences
Academics & doctors presenting research at international events

The Coach

My approach is informed by the stage.

Training as an actor, performing as a musician, rehearsing until it's ready. It's not about your English. It's about what happens the moment the room goes quiet.

Kent & Trinity — BA Drama and Theatre Studies (University of Kent), Trinity TESOL Diploma specialising in pronunciation and intonation.
20+ yrs — Coaching presentations and public speaking in Dubai and São Paulo, from graduation speeches to boardroom presentations.

Testimonials

Working with Julian was decisive in transforming my relationship with presenting in English. More than mastering the language, the process brought awareness of rhythm, intonation and presence — almost like a theatrical construction of speech. The rehearsals were essential to gaining confidence and precision, without losing authenticity. It was deep, sensitive, and extremely effective work.

Paula Trabulsi — Filmmaker & Multi-Narrative Designer, Board Advisor in Culture, Entertainment & ESG (FDC), Co-owner Cine Belas Artes, Founder ASAS.BR.COM

Julian transforms pitches and technical speeches in a matter of hours — not just the words, but the cadence and the way you think on your feet. Coaching, media training, peer review: all sharp, all effective. Strongly recommended.

Manuel Correa — Director and Main-Geologist, MandingTech

Presence, rhythm, confidence.

Your English is already good enough. Your presence isn't the problem — until it is.

Online 1:1

Intensive 1:1

2–4 People

My approach is informed by the stage.

Ready to walk into that room differently?