Present Like a Pro: Personalized Training + Coaching
Learn how to sell, persuade, and present as your best self through this professional development training.
Trained actor & serial entrepreneur Allison McGuire will teach you how she uses storytelling to help clients raise 9-figures in funding, increase revenue by 700% in 18 months, and close billion-dollar deals in 90 seconds.
You'll Learn How to
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Tap into your authentic self
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Sell ideas effectively
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Inspire through company messaging
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Motivate your audience to close
Companies Presenting Like Pros
What's Included
Way more than a regular course
✔ 1-on-1 coaching session with an expert McGuire Method coach
✔ 7-page McGuire Method Persona report
✔ 5 hours of educational video lessons
✔ 5 communication cheat sheets
✔ Engaging homework & exercises
Our Clients Win
How our investment in company leaders paid off
We have enjoyed working with the McGuire Method at SmartyPants (Unilever) over the course of the last year. She has partnered with different levels in our organization from entry-level to senior leadership, and we can honestly say that every single person has benefited from their work with the McGuire Method. Her courses are set up in such a way that the flow is easy to follow. The overwhelming response from our team has been that they now know what it takes to be a better presenter which they recognize will make them better in their current and also future roles. Any organization, no matter what stage in their development, would greatly benefit from working with the McGuire Method team.
How I turned my resume into my story
Present Like a Pro Online helped me with my most important pitch: selling my strengths during a job interview. After months of being unemployed, I finally got the confidence to effectively present my resume and managed to secure a role at a great company. the McGuire Method Present Like a Pro course is filled with tips and exercises that break down every important part of giving a pitch no matter what the subject. I highly recommend it!
How I sell using the McGuire Method
The McGuire Method interactive workshop at USC was such a tremendous learning experience. She provided not only tactics and strategies, but a framework we could apply to any situation - pitching investors, telling our story to potential employers, or even selling our ideas to possible co-founders.
How I applied Present Like a Pro to media appearances
As the chief educator at the public-health campaign of Dear Pandemic, I was profoundly struck by the immediate boost to our team’s skills and confidence. Our mission is to educate the public through the pandemic, and with McGuire Method coaching we will be able to do much more effectively. Indeed, I was able to put her guidance to use immediately in media appearances and Q&A sessions with lay audiences. The McGuire Method coaching will have a major multiplier effect as our “Nerdy Girl” team continues to help individuals stay safe and sane during this deeply troubled time.
How I created a home-run pitch
Before the McGuire Method, we didn’t have a pitch. We did a LOT of talking. Now we have the confidence to say ONE thing that seems to lands with everyone. Allison disseminated our information in what seemed to be a nanosecond and delivered our pitch. We have been hitting home runs ever since.
How I condensed my message without watering it down
I don’t need sales training, the other guy does, right?? Well, if you are ever find yourself being “the other guy,” the McGuire Method is a great resource. My coach was able to help this dyed-in-the-wool cynic how to come out of the weeds, and be more concise without fear of watering down the message (although apparently not to stop speaking in the third person).
How I found my voice through storytelling
The McGuire Method gave me the language and tools to confidently craft a pitch for my consulting services. My coach helped me find my voice, one that represented me and my company, not the organizations and brands that employed me for years. In addition, my coach's mastery of the material plus her confidence in my success made this workshop unforgettable.
The Program
LESSON 1: Build a McGuire Method Persona
- Discover the nine persona types
- Identify your own persona
- Observe the persona constellation
LESSON 2: Present as Your Best Self
- Hone your persona
- Transform fear
- Watch pitch dissections
LESSON 3: Create Actionable Content
- Reframe your story
- Captivate an online crowd
- Refine your message
LESSON 4: Craft Your Story
- Avoid messaging mistakes
- Use the storytelling framework
- Leave on a high note
BONUS LESSON: Deck Design Magic
Taught by Andrew De Lange, creator of Pitch Perfect Deck Design
- Learn how to build a compelling deck without being a designer
- Discover the award-winning magic deck design framework
- Transform your deck to reflect your story
PRIVATE COACHING SESSION
- One hour of 1-on-1 coaching with an expert McGuire Method coach
- Supercharge your presentation persona
- Refine your story & deliver with confidence
McGuire Method Magic: Personas
A McGuire Method Persona is a distinct communication style.
It’s comprised of inspiring traits you already possess.
In this course, you'll:
✔ Discover your persona
✔ Optimize relationships with other personas
✔ Present confidently with your unique style
Meet Your Hosts
Course creator + bonus lesson host
Founder & Creator | McGuire Method Allison McGuire
As a trained actor and serial entrepreneur, Allison is an expert storyteller. She created the McGuire Method to build confidence in others through authenticity.
Allison teach innovators how to apply acting techniques to real life for award-worthy performances. Allison has coached 100s of innovators, founded four companies, and delivered keynotes around the world. She and her team work with Fortune 500 companies, passionate nonprofits, and hustling startups. They've helped clients raise 9-figures in funding, increase revenue by 700% in 18 months, and pass billion-dollar deals in 90 seconds.
Founder | Dinosaurs Roam Andrew De Lange
Andrew is the Founder of Dinosaurs Roam design studio and specializes in visual storytelling and illustration. He’s worked on top projects across various industries, from television to virtual reality, UI/UX, web design and presentation deck design. Andrew has illustrated for Netflix, Rick and Morty, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, Trover Saves the Universe, and was co-founder/CCO of the Walc App as the lead for all branding and design.
His decks win competitions: the Walc app won every award it competed for and his deck for NY-based startup won top overall pitch at Plug and Play’s Geneva conference.
FAQ
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How long is the course?
There are 4 lessons plus a bonus lesson. Each lesson is 1 hour. Homework should take 15 minutes to complete.
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Are classes scheduled?
No, the lessons are pre-recorded. Take the course whenever, wherever you want, on your own time!
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Can I take the course with my team?
Absolutely! The more of your colleagues that go through the course, the more clarity you'll have on your presentation style and company's message. Plus, you'll get to share your learnings as you progress through the course.
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What makes Present Like a Pro different from other courses?
Instead of giving you general tips and tricks, with Present Like a Pro you'll learn how to build confidence using acting techniques and apply them to your professional communication needs.
Choose Your Journey
PRESENT LIKE A PRO ONLINE COURSE OPTIONS: Same lessons, different experience
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Personalized Training + Coaching: $699 |
Discover It Yourself (DIY) Edition: $449 |
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Access to learning platform |
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4 Present Like a Pro lessons |
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Communication cheat sheets |
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Private coaching |
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Presentation assessment |
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Persona report |
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Bonus lesson on deck design |
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For details on the DIY Edition, click here.