Your ideas aren’t the problem. How you deliver them is costing you promotions.
Public Speaking and Executive Presence for Product Managers, Designers and Engineers.
Transform how you show up in high-stakes moments.
Sydney
Limited to 20 participants
Your ideas aren’t the problem. How you deliver them is costing you promotions.
Public Speaking and Executive Presence for Product Managers, Designers and Engineers.
Transform how you show up in high-stakes moments.
29-31 July 2026 | Cliftons Sydney
Limited to 20 participants
The Brutal Truth
You’re brilliant. So why aren’t they listening?
You know your product inside-out. Your research is impeccable, your technical solutions are sound, but in the room where decisions happen, someone less qualified just got the green light. Why? Because they spoke with authority.You spoke with expertise.
There’s a difference. And it’s costing you.
After 20 years leading product teams at Netflix, Lionsgate, and McGraw Hill,
I’ve watched this pattern destroy brilliant careers:
→ The PM whose roadmap presentations put executives to sleep
→ The designer whose research findings get dismissed as “just opinions”
→ The engineer who gets talked over in every stakeholder meeting
The gap isn’t your expertise. It’s your executive presence.
And every day you don’t fix it is another day you stay invisible.
The Cost of Invisibility
What staying invisible is really costing you.
→ Missed Promotions
Less qualified people advance because they sound like leaders, even when your work is objectively better.
→ Lost Credibility
Stakeholders check their phones during your presentations. Your ideas die in the room.
→ Stolen Credit
You wait until your idea is “perfect.” Someone else says the half-formed version and gets promoted for it.
→ Career Stagnation
You’ve plateaued not because you’re not good enough, but because you can’t make people believe you’re leadership material.
→ Exhaustion
You’re working twice as hard to get half the recognition. It’s not sustainable.
Sound familiar?
This isn’t about working harder. It’s about showing up differently.
Why Sue Bolton?
Learn from someone who’s actually done it.
I’m not a generic corporate trainer reading from a script. I’m a product leader who’s been exactly where you are.
My Background:
- 20+ years leading product teams at Netflix, Lionsgate, McGraw Hill
- Built and scaled globally distributed product teams
- Led teams through high-stakes presentations to boards, executives, and global stakeholders
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
- Certified Energy Leadership Index® Coach
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy & NLP
- Master of Technology Management
- Master of Neuroscience & Psychology
At Netflix, I learned something critical:
Technical brilliance is your baseline. Communication is your accelerator.
The product managers, designers, and engineers who advanced weren’t always the most technically gifted. They were the ones who could:
- Translate complexity into succinct clarity
- Influence without authority
- Command rooms without performing confidence
- Make executives believe in their vision
It’s not all theory. I teach real frameworks used to build high-performing teams at Netflix.
I don’t give generic advice, I teach role-specific strategies for PMs, Designers, and Engineers.
I don’t do performance coaching. I teach strategic communication that converts your expertise into influence.
You’re not here to become someone else.
You’re here to become a more strategic version of yourself.
The Transformation – What Changes in 3 Days
This isn’t a seminar where you just sit and take notes.
You’ll present. TWICE.
Day 1: Your current presentation style
Day 3: After frameworks, coaching, and transformation
The difference? Visible. Undeniable.
Here’s what you’ll master:
Executive Presence Foundations
- The 3 pillars of executive presence (and why “be confident” doesn’t work)
- How to build credibility that matches your capability
- Strategic visibility vs. loud performance
- Why introverts often have stronger presence (and how to deploy it)
Public Speaking Mastery
- The 6 core elements of impactful presentations
- How to work WITH your nervous system under pressure
- Recovering when you get derailed
- Speaking with authority, not just expertise
Strategic Communications Frameworks
- Pyramid Principle / SCQA Lead with your answer. Stop burying the headline.
- Storytelling Architecture. Make complex ideas memorable and persuasive.
- Stakeholder Translation. One message, three languages: executive, technical, customer.
- Presentation Structures that influence. Guide stakeholders toward decisions, not endless discussion.
Role Specific Strategies
For Product Managers
- Present strategies, roadmaps & more like a VP, not a project manager
- Influence without authority
- Navigate cross-functional alignment
- Communicate strategy upward and accountability downward
For Designers
- Translate research into business impact
- Defend design decisions without apologizing
- Make non-designers understand why design is strategic
- Lead with insight, not process
- Getting a seat at the table where decisions are made
For Engineers
- Translate technical complexity into business outcomes
- Present architecture as strategic decisions
- Build credibility without data-dumping
- Lead conversations, not just participate
Pressure Performance Techniques
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Understanding amygdala hijacks in high-stakes moments
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Neuroscience-backed techniques to stay grounded
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How to perform when your body is screaming “threat”
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Why rehearsing more doesn’t help (and what does)
Personal Brand and Professional Image
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How appearance, posture, and tone reinforce leadership
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Aligning your external presence with your internal capability
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Non-verbal communication that builds trust
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Authentic presence vs. performance
The Proof
Real Transformations From Past Participants
“I got approved in ONE meeting after 6 months of rejections. I’d been pitching the same product initiative for half a year. Same data. Same roadmap. Zero approvals. After Sue’s program, I restructured my presentation using SCQA. Led with business impact, not feature lists. The Result: $2M budget approved. 3 new head count. Promoted to Senior PM 2 months later. The work didn’t change. How I presented it did.”
MARCUS T.,
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, SAAS
“I finally stopped being interrupted in design reviews. Every stakeholder meeting felt like defending a thesis. I’d prepare for hours and still get cut off with ‘Can you just show us the mockups?’ Sue taught me to reframe research as business strategy. Now I lead with impact. Stakeholders lean in instead of checking out. Last quarter, I presented our redesign to the C-suite. Zero interruptions. Full approval, and I even got a budget increase.”
SARAH K.,
SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER, FINTECH
“I presented to the board. Alone. Confidently. I’m an introvert and usually would avoid all-hands and stakeholder meetings like the plague. Sue’s pressure performance training changed everything. I learned to work WITH my nervous system, not fight it. Last month, I presented our AI infrastructure strategy to the board. That version of me didn’t exist before this program.”
DAVID L.,
PRINCIPLE ENGINEER, AI/ML
What You’ll Walk Away With
Your complete transformation toolkit
Comprehensive Program Materials
- Key workshop reference slides (PDF)
- Storytelling and presentation templates you’ll use forever
- Framework cheat sheets (Pyramid Principle, SCQA, Story Arcs)
- Miro board with all interactive exercises and sample presentations
- Certificate of completion for your profile/L&D records
Personalised Feedback Package
- Video recording of YOUR live presentation
- Detailed written feedback from Sue
- Prioritized action plan you can implement immediately
- Before/after comparison showing your transformation
Immediate Skills You’ll Use
- Framework for every roadmap presentation
- Template for design reviews that get approved
- Structure for technical proposals that leadership understands
- Techniques to stay grounded in high-pressure moments
- Your personalized executive presence blueprint
Ongoing Support
- Post-workshop accountability check-in (2-4 weeks after)
- Private cohort community for continued learning
- Lifetime access to updated frameworks and templates
This isn’t a “nice to have” professional development course.
This is career acceleration.
Who This Is For
(and who it’s not for)
This program, is perfect for:
- Product Managers who are tired of product direction being questioned to death instead of approved
- Designers whose research is solid but stakeholders still treat decisions like aesthetic preferences
- Engineers who are technically brilliant but invisible in leadership conversations
- Mid-to-Senior ICs ready to transition into leadership roles
- New Leaders who need to establish credibility quickly
- High-performers who are plateaued despite stellar work
- Introverts who want to build quiet authority, not loud performance
- Anyone who’s watched less qualified people get promoted and thought “I could do that job better”
This program, is NOT for:
- People looking for a magic pill (this requires real work)
- Anyone expecting generic “be more confident!” advice
- Those not ready to present in front of peers and get honest feedback
- People who think their work should “speak for itself” (it won’t)
- Anyone wanting theory without practice
If you’re ready to do the real work, this will change your career trajectory.
The Experience
What to expect
29-31 July 2026
LOCATION – Cliftons Sydney
Level 13, 60 Margaret Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Format
3 day immersive, face-to-face workshop
Small cohort limited to 20 participants
(not 30 – we’ve reduced capacity for even more personalized attention)
Structure
Day 1: Diagnosis and Foundations (Full Day)
- Morning: Communication style assessment
- Your first live presentation (baseline)
- Introduction to the 6 foundations of public speaking
- Introduction to executive presence framework
- Understanding your unique communication blocks
Day 2: Frameworks and Mastery (Full Day)
- Morning: Pyramid Principle, SCQA/SCHE and Storyarcs workshop
- Afternoon: Storytelling architecture and stakeholder translation
- Pressure performance techniques
- Practice sessions with peer feedback
Day 3: Transformation and Application
- Morning: Final presentation preparation
- Your second live presentation (post-coaching)
- Expert feedback from Sue
- Side-by-side comparison: Day 1 vs Day 3
- Personal action plan and next steps
What Makes This Different
Small Cohort, High Touch 20 participants maximum.
Not 50. Not 100.
This isn’t a lecture hall.
Every person receives:
- Live presentation time (TWICE)
- Direct coaching from Sue
- Personalized feedback
- Video recording of your transformation
- Real Practice, Real Feedback You won’t just learn frameworks. You’ll USE them.
On real presentations. With real stakes. Getting real feedback.
- Safe Environment, Honest Growth. This cohort becomes your accountability group. People who understand the specific challenges of product work in tech.
You’ll practice being vulnerable. You’ll experiment without career risk. You’ll grow in ways a workplace setting doesn’t allow.
The Investment
What this transformation is worth.
Let’s be honest about the price of staying visible:
- Missing ONE promotion = $20K-50K in lost salary (annually)
- Watching your ideas get stolen = Immeasurable career momentum
- Being passed over for leadership = Years of stagnation
- Losing credibility with stakeholders = Dead-end projects
This program fixes that gap.
Program Investment: $ AUD
What You Get:
- 3 days of intensive, expert-led training
- Personal coaching from a former Netflix product leader
- All program materials, templates, and frameworks
- Video recording + written feedback on your presentation
- Post-workshop accountability session
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to updated materials
- A cohort of peers navigating the same challenges
Early Bird Pricing: $ AUD
(Valid until 15 June 2026)
Save $500 when you commit early.
Payment Options Available.
Early bird pricing only available for another
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If this program accelerates your next promotion by even 6 months, the return is 10-20x your investment.
If it helps you get ONE major initiative approved, the impact is career-defining. If it stops you from being overlooked ONE more time, it’s priceless.
This isn’t an expense. It’s career insurance.
Why you Need To Decide Now
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
This isn’t artificial scarcity. It’s intentional program design.
At 20 people, everyone gets:
- Meaningful presentation time
- Direct coaching from Sue
- Personalized feedback
- Real transformation
At 30+ people, it becomes a lecture. That’s not what this is.
Current Cohort Status:
20 spots filled
0 spots remaining
Registration closes July 15, 2026 (or when full)
Early Bird Deadline:
June 15, 2026
Save $500 by committing now.
Next Cohort:
Not scheduled until Q4 2026
That’s 3+ more months of:
- Presentations that don’t land
- Ideas that don’t stick
- Promotions that go to someone else
- Being the best-kept secret in your organization
Or you could start your transformation July 29.
Your choice.
Your Expertise Deserves To Be Heard
You’ve read this far because something resonated.
Maybe it was:
The PM who got their budget approved after 6 months of rejections.
The designer who stopped being interrupted.
The engineer who presented to the board.
The realization that being good at your job isn’t enough.
Here’s what I know after 20 years in product leadership:
The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn’t talent.
It’s not intelligence. It’s not work ethic.
It’s EXECUTIVE PRESENCE.
The ability to make people BELIEVE in your expertise.
To translate complexity into clarity.
To influence without authority.
To be heard, remembered, and promoted.
This is learnable.
You don’t need to change who you are.
You need frameworks that work WITH who you are.
29-31 July 2026
3 days that could change everything.
20 spots. 0 remaining.
The question isn’t “Am I ready?“
The question is: “How much longer can I afford to stay invisible?“
Here’s What Happens Next
1. Click this link
2. Complete Registration
Simple form + payment
3. Receive your welcome pack
Program details, pre-work (minimal), and what to bring
4. Show up 29 July
Ready to transform how you communicate
5. Walk out 31 July
With frameworks, confidence, and visible growth
Two Paths Forward
Path 1: You Don’t Register
- Continue presenting the same way
- Watch less qualified people get promoted
- Have your ideas die in stakeholder meetings
- Wonder “What if?”
Wait for the next cohort (Q4 2026—another 3+ months of staying invisible)
Path 2: You Commit To Your Growth
- Learn frameworks used at Netflix and top tech companies
- Practice with expert coaching in a safe environment
- Walk away with tangible skills you’ll use forever
- Transform how you show up in every high-stakes moment
- Accelerate your career trajectory
Which path are you choosing?
Current Cohort Status:
Product Managers: 12 enrolled
Designers: 5 enrolled
Engineers: 3 enrolled
Total Remaining: Sold Out
Early Bird Deadline: June 15, 2026 (Save $500)
Registration Closes: July 15, 2026 or when full
🔒 Secure Checkout | 💳 Payment Plans Available | 📧 Questions? sue@suebolton.com
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m a technical lead/engineer, not a “leader” yet. Is this program too advanced for me?
Not at all. Executive presence isn’t a title, it’s a practice.
This program is specifically designed to help mid-level contributors gain the visibility and authority required to step into leadership.
Whether you are currently leading a team or preparing for your next promotion, the communication frameworks we teach are the exact tools needed to get you there.
I'm an introvert. Will I feel overwhelmed by the public speaking and role-playing components?
We hear this often. The workshop is designed to be a safe, high-leverage environment where we value substance over showmanship. You don’t need to be an extrovert to command a room.
We specifically cover “Communicating as an Introvert,” focusing on how to leverage your unique strengths—such as deep preparation, active listening, and thoughtful delivery—to project authority without feeling like you’re putting on an act.
How is this different from a general public speaking course or communication seminar?
This workshop is built for the specific complexities of product development. We don’t just teach you how to speak, we teach you how to influence stakeholders, navigate hybrid cross-functional teams, and translate complex technical concepts into business strategy. Everything in this curriculum is mapped to the high-stakes, fast-paced environment you actually work in.
My schedule is packed. Is 2.5 days really necessary?
Transformation requires depth. A one-hour webinar can give you information, but it cannot change your habits. We use these 2.5 days for immersive practice, debate, and immediate feedback loops. This is an “accelerator” program. By stepping away from the daily grind for a few days, you gain months’ worth of growth, returning to your role with a completely different level of confidence and a toolkit you can use for the rest of your career.
What is the “Leadership Shadow” you mention, and why does it matter?
Your “Leadership Shadow” is the lasting impression you leave on your team and organization after you’ve left the room. It’s the energy, integrity, and tone you set, which determines whether your team follows you out of obligation or out of trust. We spend significant time helping you identify your current shadow and refine it, ensuring that your non-verbal cues and personal brand align with the leader you intend to be.
Trust Indicators
- Led by Sue Bolton
- 20+ years product leadership (Netflix, Lionsgate, McGraw Hill)
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), ICF
- Certified Energy Leadership Index® Coach
- Master of Technology Management
- Trusted by NSW Government Digital Services + leading tech companies
Program Guarantee
If you attend all 3 days, complete the exercises, and don’t see measurable improvement in your communication, we’ll work with you 1-on-1 until you do.
Privacy and Confidentiality
What’s shared in the cohort stays in the cohort. This is a safe space for growth.
One Final Thing
I’ve watched brilliant people stay stuck for YEARS because they kept waiting for the “right time.”
There is no right time.
There’s only NOW.
Your ideas are too important to stay invisible.
Your career is too valuable to plateau.
Your expertise deserves to be heard.
Let’s make that happen.
See you July 29.
Sue Bolton
Product Leadership & Executive Presence Coach
P.S. Still on the fence? Here’s the truth:
The people who transform fastest are the ones who commit BEFORE they feel 100% ready. Waiting for perfect confidence is what keeps you stuck. The confidence comes from doing the work. Let’s do this together.