My Origin Story: Tech and Tales
Once upon a 1982, fresh-faced Claudio embarked on a prestigious business apprenticeship with NCR in Switzerland.
Fast forward to the mid to late 80s, I was introducing state-of-the-art tech (read: Personal Computers) to companies. But the real plot twist?
In 1990, I was tasked with introducing one of the world’s first tablet computers, the NCR Notepad, to the Swiss market. The catch? I had no real device to show for the first few months, just a wooden model.
That’s when I realized that the power of compelling storytelling can make people believe in things they can’t even see.
If I was able to get results with a wooden tablet, imagine what you could do with your ideas!
A Presentation Coach is Born
For over 15 years, I’ve trained and coached professionals, prepping them for high-stakes presentations.
From startups to corporate giants like Ricoh, Sony, IBM, and even Shark Tank hopefuls, I’ve given them the tools to captivate audiences.
My secret sauce? A mix of humor, expertise, and a dash of NLP mastery.
When I’m not coaching, catch me on PitchZone – a weekly gathering where my co-host Nathan Gold and I dissect, discuss, and fine-tune the art of presenting together with a special guest.
Oh, and did I mention I wrote a book? Check out The Founder’s Guide to Presenting for all my nuggets of wisdom.
So, whether you’re presenting your life’s work or simply trying to convince your cat to get off the couch, let’s chat. I promise, it’ll be enlightening (and maybe a little fun, too)!
What clients are saying about me:
I highly recommend anyone who is going to pitch or present anything important to work with Claudio. You’ll definitely reach a new level in your presentation skills.
Anton Trantin
CEOWe won Top Innovator, Australian Seafood with our pitch. The coaching sessions we had with Claudio were most definitely what got us across the line.
He helped me find my confidence and put together an award winning pitch. The ACH team cannot thank him enough for his assistance, support and professionalism to help us make a memorable impact on a global forum.
Lisa Elliott
Founder & CEOEvery meeting with Claudio in the run-up to the conference was really constructive, from big-picture framing advice to specific wording suggestions.
I appreciated most of all his tone–authoritative without any condescension, and positive even while providing useful criticism. He was also really generous with your time and flexible with your schedule.
David Cutler
FounderIt was a true pleasure and lots of fun working with Claudio. He was able to clearly identify where work was needed, so precisely, that the changes required became instantly obvious.
Every suggestion and comment improved the presentation and as a seasoned speaker I appreciated his collaborative, open approach and laser-sharp analysis. The value of a true professional for feedback is incredible and Claudio is one of the best.
