CUSTOMER CASE
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
From Local Excellence to International Opportunity
Context & challenges
Two Directors of an international consulting, auditing and accounting, social & legal expertise group needed to present the excellent performance of their division at a conference within the Group's international network. The challenge was multiple: to highlight the excellence of the French Division, position their ESG expertise and reinforce their strategic influence within the global network.
The Coaching Approach
The coaching process was structured around three targeted sessions (8 hours in total):
- Strategic preparation: analyzing audience expectations and building a powerful storytelling strategy
- Optimizing content: developing impactful narratives with concrete "success stories" and impactful visuals
- Delivery excellence: intensive rehearsals focusing on stage presence, dual presentation dynamics and stress management
Challenges
- Articulating "success stories" for an international audience
- Creating a strong emotional resonance while maintaining professional credibility
- Orchestrating smooth coordination between the two speakers
- Managing the pressure of a high-stakes presentation in English
Results
The coaching generated excellent results:
- Exceptional feedback from the international audience
- Immediate recognition of the French division's expertise
- Strategic invitation to co-present with the Group CEO at the world conference a few months later
- Increased influence ont the network's Board of Directors
Key Learnings
The effectiveness of the intervention lies in its global approach: a combination of strategic message construction, emotional storytelling and mastery of the Executive Presence during key strategic interventions. This case demonstrates how coaching can transform a local success into a global positioning opportunity.