What I Do

The world is awash in communication.

For your story to be heard, and to resonate, you need to stand out, and sometimes apart.

You need to be bold.

I help leaders achieve their business goals through communication. Those goals vary — from gaining government approval and community support for a major development, to securing funding for a significant technology initiative, to boosting customer sales through a compelling pitch.

Communication that produces outstanding business results begins with clarity. I work with my clients to develop it, then assist them in building a tight, compelling narrative that will engage and influence their target audiences.

It’s communication that goes for it — and gets it.

Whatever it takes, I’m there for my clients. It’s the way I do business and always will.

My services are organized under the following categories:

Advisory Coaching

"Jim is awesome! There's no question he's a master at communication and presentations. He's extremely talented and possesses both the clarity and patience to teach these skills to others. I couldn't be happier with the work and coaching he's provided to me."
Grant Gorchynski - Chief Operating Officer - Lisgar Commercial Real Estate
"A great fastball pitcher, who plays it straight down the middle. Jim's the closer you bring in when the team needs a win."
Hugh Verrier - Chair - White & Case LLP
"I've worked with Jim for a long time -- he's done many excellent speaker programs with key thought leaders in Ophthalmology. The feedback has been tremendous, with everyone commenting that they wish they had this training in medical school. The programs have always proven to be impactful, with the audience highly engaged and willing to learn, thanks to Jim's approach and excellent communication skills. He is so agile with his style as he critically assesses the doctors with grace and dignity, so that the audience has a read desire to improve."
Scott Rogers - National Sales Director, Ophthalmology - Sentrex Pharmacy Group
“Jim’s strengths stem from his ability to take complex issues and boil them down with the utmost clarity. I would strongly recommend him as a key communications professional who over delivers, and can add enormous value to any firm’s media/presentation training needs.”
Peter Kahnert - Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Raymond James Ltd.
"When our valued clients require high-end communication counsel, we advise them to call Jim Gray. Jim gets to the core of the matter, and it doesn't take him long. He's a thoroughly smart, dependable professional."
Richard Reid - Partner, The Shotgun Fund, L.P.
"I've had the opportunity to attend several of Jim's workshops on "Speaking As a Leader" or "Power Pitching" and I learn something new every time! Jim delivers his content effectively and all tips are on point for everyone: small to enterprise businesses and sales professional to executive."
Christine Gnass - Social Media Master

HOW LEADERS SPEAK

Senior executives, professionals, politicians, entrepreneurs, and educators are increasingly being evaluated by how well they speak — how credibly, how naturally, and how enthusiastically. They’re being judged on their presentation skills. In today’s communication-saturated age, the ability to address others effectively has become the essential mark of a leader.

How Leaders Speak covers the five keys to speaking like a leader: preparation, certainty, passion, engagement, and commitment. It’s a personal handbook for planning and conveying presentations that will engage and inspire others, from overcoming nervousness to handling difficult questions from listeners.

The book reveals how to connect like an achiever, whether it’s delivering a keynote speech, giving a new business pitch, taking part in a panel discussion, or even participating in a media interview.

How Leaders Speak — it’s about finding the leader in you.

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