You know your work, your numbers, your vision. But when it’s time to present—something gets lost.
Maybe your confidence slips under pressure. Maybe the story feels flat. Or maybe complex ideas lose clarity.
Every leader knows this moment:
It’s not about performing.
It’s about communicating with confidence when it matters most.
A Professor of Corporate & Business Communication, Mike brings over 30 years of leadership experience combined with a PhD in Corporate Communications.
He’s helped executives, founders, and leaders master their message and build presence that commands respect.
For nearly two decades Mike led mountaineering expeditions where clarity could mean the difference between success and danger.
Today, he brings those same principles—clarity, composure, trust—to the corporate world, helping professionals unlock their full communication potential.
He believes every leader deserves to feel calm, credible, and confident when the spotlight is on.
A personal coaching programme designed to help you command any room with clarity, credibility, and composure.
Using Mike’s proven High-Stakes Communication Framework, you’ll learn to:
What’s Included:
“By the end of the programme, you won’t just speak better — you’ll think like a leader who owns the room.”
"Mike delivered exceptional pitching, presentation and business storytelling strategies during StudentInc at TUS. His session greatly supported entrepreneurial students in developing and communicating their business ideas with confidence.
As a result of his outstanding guidance, 4 of TUS students were shortlisted. I would highly recommend listening to Mike — even in just one hour, the knowledge, tools and confidence you gain are incredible!"
"It was a pleasure connecting with Mike and getting the opportunity to learn from his experience. In our brief conversation, he guided me with great clarity and attention, truly listening to all the thoughts we shared—which is something very rare to find.
Mike's positive mindset and approachable nature made it easy for me to express myself openly and convey ideas with confidence. What stood out most was his mentoring ability: the way he encouraged me to pursue opportunities and think beyond limitations. The interaction left me feeling inspired and motivated, and I’m truly grateful for his valuable guidance."
"It’s been a real privilege to learn from Professor Mike Maunsell through his session with the New Frontiers Entrepreneur development programme. His insight into pitching and storytelling, along with his detailed feedback, has been both inspiring and highly valuable.
I’m truly grateful for his guidance and the generosity with which he shares his expertise — his input has genuinely elevated my pitching and strengthened my confidence in communicating my business idea."
"Working with Professor Mike Maunsell for over 7 years in the same Toastmasters club has been a fantastic experience. I've seen firsthand his exceptional public speaking and storytelling skills. His many victories in public speaking contests at various levels are a testament to his talent and confidence.
Beyond his presentation and public speaking abilities, Mike has also shown strong leadership, having served as a club president and in leadership roles at the area level. He is one of the most skilled and professional presentation coaches I know."
"Professor Mike is a highly respected expert in corporate communication and behavioural science with a remarkable ability to cultivate not only strong public speaking skills but also the strategic acumen required to deliver compelling business pitches, the skills critical to spearheading academic, professional and entrepreneurship development.
I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Maunsell and wish him continued success and willingness to forge the NextGen of business leaders."
"It was a pleasure meeting Prof. Mike Maunsell and attending his engaging, high-energy session. I truly believe he is an exceptional mentor and coach who has a rare ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that inspire action.
His guidance goes far beyond teaching techniques—he truly invests in understanding each individual’s strengths and helps them present with authenticity and confidence."
Prepare for your next major presentation with a simple one-page guide from Mike Maunsell.
Inside you’ll learn:
✔ You walk into every room with quiet confidence.
✔ You tell your story with impact and clarity.
✔ You earn trust in seconds.
✔ You stop performing—and start leading.
“Because in boardrooms, just like on mountains, the story you tell yourself—and others—is the most important story of all.”
Corporate leaders, founders, and executives who need to communicate with authority in high-stakes moments.
Generic training teaches technique. Mike’s system combines academic research and real-world leadership experience so your growth endures beyond one presentation.
Yes — bespoke sessions are available on request.