The Science of Gravitas: Commanding Authority in the Boardroom
Date- Thursday 26th March 2026 Time - 7.00 -8.45pm
Mastering Executive Presence
A Strategic Intensive for Men in High-Stakes Leadership
The Challenge: At the C-Suite level, technical expertise is assumed. What separates a "Manager" from a "Visionary" is Executive Presence. Many leaders find that in high-pressure environments—boardrooms, investor pitches, or town halls—their voice doesn't match their vision. This "Presence Gap" causes directives to be diluted and authority to be leaked.
The Session: This 90-minute intensive is for leaders who need to command the room with natural authority. Using the Simply Voice 360° Framework, we identify the physical and vocal habits that are currently muffling your influence. This isn't about "acting" like a leader; it’s about accessing the vocal science of Gravitas.
What We Solve:
Vocal Authority: Transitioning from "effortful" speaking to "effortless" command.
High-Pressure Regulation: Managing the physical "fight or flight" response to remain steady during confrontational meetings or high-stakes negotiations.
The Language of Influence: Mastering pace, pause, and resonance to ensure your message isn't just heard, but acted upon.
The Presence Audit: A real-time, expert assessment of your vocal signature and immediate techniques to increase your boardroom impact.
Who This Is For
Designed Exclusively For:
Founders and CEOs navigating 100+ staff scaling.
VPs and Senior Directors preparing for C-Suite transition.
Leaders in high-stakes environments (Legal, Tech, Finance, Boardrooms).
Note: This is a peer-level intensive limited to small group of participants. This will sell out fast.
The Outtakes (What You Leave With)
What You Will Leave With:
The 360° Vocal Blueprint: A personalized assessment of your vocal habits and the specific "Presence Leaks" we identified.
The 4-7-8 Executive Reset: A physical technique for managing adrenaline and heart rate 60 seconds before a high-pressure pitch.
The Authority Signature: A mastery of your natural vocal resonance that projects "Calm Power" without the need for volume.
The Strategic Pause Framework: A tool to control the pace of a meeting and force the room to reset to your timing.
FORMAT
Live Online Masterclass
Includes live demonstrations, interactive moments, and practical techniques you can apply instantly.
Fee
Standard Price: €250
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain high engagement and personalised experience.
ABOUT YOUR VOICE COACH
CLODAGH SWORDS is an award-winning voice expert (2021, 2024 & 2025) and the founder of Simply Voice. With a background in acting, singing and advanced public speaking, she brings a distinctive blend of performance insight and executive communication strategy to leaders worldwide. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin with an MA in Applied Drama/Voice, she specialises in vocal impact, presence, and high-performance communication. Her global workshops and coaching programmes have empowered thousands of professionals, and her work is recognised for its transformative results—reflected in a 5-star Google rating from over 70 client reviews.
Clodagh is also an accredited Life Coach, a certified Train-the-Trainer facilitator, and is currently completing her training in Non-Violent Communication.
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
"Outstanding results that I would nearly say were life-changing. I would highly recommend voice coaching with Clodagh” (MD, Business & Finance Group)
“Clodagh has an amazing ability to sense where you might need a bit of guidance on and then to provide you with the tools to strengthen your public speaking abilities. Her sessions provide invaluable tips which will last a lifetime. I highly recommend her!” (Head of Marketing, Catalyst Media)
Whether it’s public speaking to a large audience or sitting on a panel or finding your singing voice, Simply Voice coaching is exceptional for both first timers and building confidence and delivery or enhancing your delivery for seasoned speakers. I couldn’t recommend it enough.” (CEO, DentalTech)