The Boardroom Stage: Acting Skills for Business Leaders

A boardroom presentation isn’t just another meeting — it’s a performance. Your audience is your colleagues, clients, or investors. Your goal? To connect, persuade, and inspire action. At Act As If You, we help professionals, especially those over 50, bring a stage-level presence to their business presentations, pitches, and leadership communication.

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From Acting to Executive Presence

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You don’t need to be an actor — you just need to borrow what actors do best. Using techniques from theatre and screen, we help you:

 

• Command attention from the moment you walk in

• Speak with clarity and authority

• Handle pressure with calm confidence

• Build trust through authentic connection

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Whether you’re pitching to the board, presenting at a conference, or leading a difficult conversation, you’ll have the tools to make an impact.

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Breath Work for Calm, Controlled Delivery

 

Nerves are natural — but they don’t have to show. Actors rely on breath control to stay grounded, steady, and in control. In our training, you’ll learn:

 

• How to slow your breathing to calm anxiety

• Techniques to project your voice without strain

• Ways to pace your delivery for maximum impact

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These skills aren’t just for the stage — they’re for every high-stakes moment in your career.

 

Using Improv to Handle Unscripted Moments

 

 

Boardroom conversations rarely go exactly as planned. Improv techniques teach you to:

 

• Think on your feet during Q&A sessions

• Respond to unexpected challenges with composure

• Keep your audience engaged, even when the script changes

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It’s not about being funny — it’s about staying confident when the moment shifts.

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Body Language that Builds Authority

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Before you speak a word, your posture, gestures, and facial expressions tell a story. You’ll learn:

 

• How to enter a room with confidence

• Ways to use eye contact to build connection

• Gestures that support your message instead of distracting from it

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Watch Yourself to Improve Your Performance

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In theatre, actors review footage to refine their delivery. We use the same method to help you:

 

• Spot habits that undermine your authority

• Adjust your tone, pace, and body language

• See yourself as your audience sees you — and improve

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Your Next Step: Training That Transforms

 

Whether you’re an experienced leader or stepping into a new role, The Boardroom Stage programme will equip you with presentation skills that last a lifetime.

 

You’ll leave with:

 

• Practical techniques to use in every meeting and pitch

• Greater confidence in your communication style

• The ability to connect with any audience, anywhere

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Ready to Step Onto Your Stage? Transform your boardroom presence with Act As If You.

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