McKinsey-trained | C-suite comms expert

Your good ideas get lost if you can't convey them clearly. Projects slow down, decision-making falters and so do careers.
This introductory workshop introduces techniques that help both you and your organisation flourish.
You might see others communicating really effectively but wonder about the science behind their approach.
This workshop introduces that science.
Rather than staring at a blank page the next time you need to prepare a presentation or report, you will have a clear path forward.
Learn my simple go-to framework that suits every kind of communication
See how it applies to real-world examples
Practise using it on your own communication so the approach sticks in your mind.
Learn the two Pyramid Principle communication structures developed at McKinsey
See how I use them for real-world examples
Practise using them on a case study
A step-by-step tool to help you think through your messaging
My SCORE framework for evaluating the quality of that messaging
See what an insightful and well-structured communication looks like while simultaneously identifying the core elements of a strong communication.
Learn how to draw your audience toward your main messaging using three critical introductory elements.
The key to great business communication is synthesis. This single main message, which I call 'the so what' is the most important sentence you will draft in any communication.
The Pyramid Principle suggests there are two ways to structure your supporting points. These structures are both hugely powerful and flexible. They help both clarify and convey your message.

Founder | coaches at F100 companies + tech PMs | ex-McKinsey | C-level coach and facilitator
Individual contributors who want to know how to get out of the detail and surprise their decision-makers with crisp and clear communication.
Consultants who want to refresh their understanding of how the Pyramid Principle works in practice.
Mid-level professionals who need a go-to framework for communicating more strategically with their decision-makers.

Live sessions
Learn directly from Davina Stanley in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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