Presence under pressure: owning the room (even when you don’t feel ready)

You know your stuff. 
You've said it a hundred times. 
And yet, those moments.... when it matters the most... we freeze. Fumble. Our voice races, we ramble....or we can't get our words out.

Whether it’s a boardroom update, a client pitch, or a panel presentation, the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming.

Confidence in communication isn't luck. And nor is presence under pressure. It's a skill you can build. And it starts with learning how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence, even when you don’t feel ready.

Join Leesa Shannon, communication strategist and founder of Karman Line, for this powerful session designed to help small business leaders, founders, and professionals own the room under pressure. Backed by neuroscience and years of coaching leaders and experts in their field, Leesa will share practical tools you can use the very next time you speak

This session is for you if:

• You second-guess yourself before presenting.
• You want to build presence and credibility in high-stakes moments.
• You know your expertise matters, but sometimes struggle to communicate it with impact.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with:

• A proven framework for presence - how to ground yourself, project confidence, and command attention in any room.
• Practical communication techniques - tools to structure your message, manage nerves, and engage your audience.
• High-pressure hacks - fast, repeatable strategies you can use in the minutes before you speak to reset your state.
• Next steps for mastery - how to rehearse smarter (not harder) so confidence becomes your default.