Virtual event
Nerve-Busting Tactics for Confident Presenting
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026
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Speakers
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Event Description
We’re bringing back some of our most highly rated events. This session features a recorded masterclass alongside live elements, giving you a new chance to engage with proven approaches that continue to resonate.
Sweaty palms. Shaky hands. Racing thoughts. Even the most seasoned public servants can feel the pressure when it’s time to speak up, especially in high-stakes or high-visibility settings. The good news? Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you can build.
This session will help you manage nerves, feel more in control and deliver with impact. You’ll learn simple techniques to reduce stress, how to use your voice and body language effectively and keep your audience engaged from start to finish.
You’ll hear from expert public speaking coaches sharing their most effective confidence-building tactics and audience engagement strategies, all designed to work in the realities of public service.
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Speakers
Maria Rincon
Public Speaking Coach, Public Speaking with Maria
Sweden
Marius Möhler
Independent Leadership Team Coach & Change Facilitator
Germany
Maria Rincon, a former TV host and United Nations communications consultant turned public speaking coach and TEDx speaker. Inspired by her multicultural Chinese-Colombian background and passion for storytelling, she works with non-native English speakers to improve presentation skills, build speaking confidence, and communicate effectively.
Marius Möhler, a consultant and facilitator who helps leaders and teams navigate complex change through human-centered engagement and effective collaboration. He holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School and brings a background in leadership and organizational development. Marius designs and facilitates workshops where dialogue, structure, and presence enable better decision-making and meaningful participation.
