YOU CAN’T SEE WHAT YOU CAN’T SEE

Roger Federer was already the world’s top tennis player when he brought Tony Roche onto his team – a coach with no recent Grand Slam experience as a trainer.

Why?

Because even at the top, Federer knew he needed an outside perspective. He didn’t want someone to teach him tennis. He wanted someone to help him see his game differently.

Every sport – including individual ones – is a team sport.

Public speaking might look like a solo sport, but the best presenters don’t work alone. Behind a great talk, there’s often a coach – someone who can view your message with fresh eyes.

As Phil Waknell says, a coach brings “ignorance”. The clarity of someone who isn’t an expert in your field. That’s what makes their feedback so useful.

A coach helps you make your message clearer and more engaging. They spot what you can’t see and help you prepare like your audience matters – because they do.

You may be the one on stage – but the right team makes you better.