Communication & PresenceLondon
Valerie Ve, communication and presence coach in London. Command the room.
17 years in television. Now Valerie teaches leaders to communicate with the clarity, authority and presence the moment demands.
Work with ValerieMost professionals don't lack knowledge. They lack clarity under pressure.
Smart, experienced people lose impact when it matters most. The message becomes unclear. The presence disappears. That is where performance breaks down.
Valerie helps you think clearly, speak with confidence and hold attention in the rooms that matter, whether they are boardrooms, stages or cameras.
- Clarity.Structure the message so it lands the first time.
- Composure.Voice, breath and posture that hold when the room tightens.
- Authority.Sound like the person who has earned the seat.
- Influence.Leave the room having changed what happens next.
17 years in television
Years in television
Journalist, presenter and director. Original programmes, interviews with well-known politicians and cultural figures, and short documentaries. Then a second career, teaching others to do the same.
- 2005Begins in television as a journalist, presenter and director.
- 2014Begins teaching public speaking, presentation and voice.
- TodayCoaches leaders, experts and teams from London, in English, Ukrainian and Russian.
Work with Valerie
Three ways to work together.
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One-to-one coaching
For leaders and professionals preparing for high-stakes presentations, client meetings, interviews and appearances. Voice, structure, delivery and composure under pressure, built around your own material.
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Team and organisation training
For HR and L&D leaders who treat communication as a core business skill. Live group sessions with practice and personal feedback, so a whole team speaks with more clarity and confidence.
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Hosting, moderation and keynotes
Hosting for events, panels, interviews, forums and ceremonies, drawn from 17 years as a television presenter and director. Talks and workshops on oratory and voice, women's empowerment, migration and integration, and experience of war.
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Signature programme
Expert Presence on Camera.
A brilliant expert walks into the studio, confident and respected. The camera turns on, the voice tightens, thoughts lose structure and body language becomes unnatural. The expertise is still there. It just doesn't come across.
- Eight weeks of structured training
- Personalised feedback and practical drills
- Live coaching sessions
- You finish by recording a professional expert video
Speaking on camera is a skill, not a personality trait. And like any professional skill, it can be trained.Ask about the next intake
About
Valerie Ve
Communication and presence coach. Formerly a television journalist, presenter and director.
Valerie began in television in 2005 and spent 17 years in media, creating and hosting original programmes, interviewing well-known politicians and cultural figures, and producing short documentaries.
Since 2014 she has taught others to do what she does. She is a trainer in public speaking, presentations and voice, a certified educator and a life coach. Her students include politicians, psychologists, entrepreneurs and bloggers.
Educated at the Kharkiv State Academy of Culture, she is now based in London. She works in English, Ukrainian and Russian and takes on projects worldwide.
Trusted by senior leaders and professionals in legal, banking and corporate environments.
What clients say
“After the course, I started conducting negotiations and presentations differently. My voice became more confident and calm.”
“I came to Valeria with a complete fear of public speaking. A couple of weeks later, not only did I calmly speak at a business forum, but I also received an invitation to a podcast.”
“I know how to speak, but I didn't know how to sound authentic. Valeria helped me connect with myself, remove the excess, and start speaking with influence.”
Questions
Is the online format effective?
Yes. Sessions run in real time with live feedback and full practice. You get the same results as in person, save travel time and can work from anywhere in the world.
I get very nervous in front of a camera or an audience. Will that go away?
Nervousness is normal and it can be managed. You learn to use breathing, voice and posture to stay present instead of freezing. Over time, speaking stops being frightening.
What if I have no talent for public speaking?
It is a skill, not an innate gift. Confidence, expressiveness and structured speech develop with practice.
What formats are available?
Individual sessions, group training, intensives and courses of four to eight weeks. The schedule is built around your format and goals.