Public Speaking Coach Melbourne
SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE WHEN VISIBILITY MATTERS
Presentations. Conferences. Keynotes. Panels.
Media Interviews. Boardrooms.
For many people, these aren’t everyday conversations.
They’re moments that matter.
Moments where your expertise, leadership, and communication are on display.
And while most people assume public speaking is simply a matter of confidence, I’ve found something different.
The higher the stakes, the harder it can become to access the version of yourself you know is in there.
You know your material.
You care about what you’re saying.
Yet when the spotlight arrives, you find yourself overthinking, rushing, second-guessing, or losing connection to the very message you want to share.
That’s where this work begins.
I’m MaryAnne “Mac” McCormack, a NIDA-trained voice and performance professional who has spent more than 20 years helping people communicate with confidence, clarity, and connection.
I’ve performed on some of the world’s most iconic stages, from Melbourne’s Hamer Hall to Lincoln Center in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Today, I help leaders, founders, researchers, professionals, and experts communicate at their best when visibility matters most.
Using The MAC Method™, we work on the voice, communication, mindset, and presence skills that allow your expertise to land — even under pressure.
Because public speaking isn’t just a speaking skill.
It’s a communication skill.
A leadership skill.
And often, a confidence skill.
Building The Communicator
Public speaking isn’t just about preparing for one presentation. It’s about building the communicator behind every keynote, panel, media interview and high-stakes conversation. The MAC Method™ develops the voice, communication and presence that help you communicate with confidence long after the presentation is over.
Is This Different From A Public Speaking Course?
Leadership Presence. Confident Communication. Real Impact.
Yes. A public speaking course can be useful if you want a general framework or group training environment. This work is more personal and more tailored.
We work with your actual speaking moments, your message, your nervous system, your voice and the way you want to be experienced by an audience.
For some clients, that means preparing for a keynote, pitch or board presentation. For others, it means building the confidence to speak more clearly in meetings, panels, media interviews or leadership conversations.
The goal is not to make you sound like a generic presenter. The goal is to help you communicate in a way that feels clear, credible and genuinely yours.
The way your leaders sound shapes how they’re heard, by their teams, their clients, and the culture around them.
Using The MAC Method™, I help professionals sound more like themselves, only stronger, while giving them the tools to connect, influence, and lead in a way that feels natural, not performative. It’s where voice intelligence meets emotional intelligence, and where confident leadership begins.
Outcomes You Can Expect
- More confident, effective communication across your team.
- Greater presence from both emerging and senior leaders.
- Reduced speaking anxiety and clearer delivery in high-stakes situations.
- More impact without burnout or “performative” energy.
- A culture where women lead with authenticity, EQ, and RQ, building trust and connection alongside results.
Because when women lead with voices that feel authentic, entire organisations listen differently.
Public Speaking Coaching That Goes Beyond Technique
Most public speaking advice focuses on technique.
Slow down.
Make eye contact.
Stand here.
Use your hands.
While those things can be useful, they rarely address what’s happening underneath.
The nerves.
The pressure.
The self-consciousness.
The fear of getting it wrong.
The feeling that the version of you speaking publicly isn’t quite the same version of you everywhere else.
This work helps bridge that gap.
So that speaking becomes less about performing and more about connecting.
Less about getting through it and more about being fully present within it.
Trusted by leading organisations and seen on the world’s most iconic stages.
THE VOICE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
The people I work with come from all walks: founders, leaders, speakers and emerging voices
Here are a few of those who’ve done this work and brought their full voice to their careers and lives:
“Voice coaching with Mac became the most powerful part of my week. It shifted not just how I speak, but how I connect.”
Holly Ransom
Global Speaker | Author of The Leading Edge | Leadership Strategist
“Mac helped me strengthen and enrich my instrument — for my business and for my life.”
Kat John
Speaker | Author | Coach | Creator of the ZEROFKS Movement
“Working with Mac has been invaluable, she helped me strengthen my voice, refine my communication, and build confidence, even through the most challenging parts of developing these skills.”
Kateena O’Gorman SC
Silk Barrister | Senior Counsel
In Their Own Words
“Mac is masterful at coaching! Her work bridges communication, confidence, and voice like no one else.”
"Without Mac, I don’t know if I would’ve shown up on the mic.”
"Working with Mac was genuinely therapeutic. She gave me tools I still use today, and will carry with me for life."
Want to see what youR VOICE IS capable of?
If these clients can transform how they speak and lead, so can you.
This isn’t about being louder or more polished, unless that’s what you want.
This is voice work as self-leadership, not performance, but presence.
Through The MAC Method™, we build not just vocal skills, but the emotional and relational intelligence that lets you lead with real impact, without sounding like anyone else.
For many people, these aren’t everyday conversations. They’re moments that matter. Moments where your expertise, leadership and communication are on display.
Presentation Coaching
Whether you’re preparing for a keynote, conference presentation, board presentation, investor pitch, workshop, panel discussion, or important meeting, we’ll develop a communication style that feels authentic, engaging, and effective.
Areas of focus may include:
- Presentation delivery
- Storytelling and structure
- Audience engagement
- Vocal presence
- Speaking confidence
- Managing nerves
- Handling questions and discussion
- Communicating complex ideas clearly
The voice of leadership doesn’t have to sound like somebody else. It just has to sound like you, at your most grounded, clear, and connected.
My Approach
I’ve spent decades working with actors, artists, and leaders, helping them connect voice, body, and story.
I’m trained in voice pedagogy, acting, NLP, and emotional transformation, which means this work is both technical and intuitive.
The result is communication that feels grounded, intelligent, and unmistakably you.
What sets this apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it:
- Deep listening.
- Thoughtful reflection.
- A creative, non-performative space where you can take off the mask and build something real.
Executive Presence
Executive presence isn’t about becoming louder.
It isn’t about dominating a room.
And it certainly isn’t about becoming someone you’re not.
It’s about helping people trust your leadership before you’ve finished your first sentence.
Together we’ll strengthen:
- Leadership presence
- Vocal authority
- Confidence under pressure
- Credibility and influence
- Audience connection
- Authentic communication
Because presence isn’t something you put on.
It’s something you learn to access.
Conference, Keynote & High-Visibility Speaking
Some communication moments carry more weight than others.
A keynote presentation.
A conference address.
A board presentation.
An industry panel.
A media interview.
A leadership announcement.
These moments deserve more than generic public speaking advice.
Together we’ll prepare both the content and the communicator so you can step into these opportunities with greater confidence, clarity, and connection.
“MaryAnne (Mac) helped me build confidence and clarity in how I present my work, so I can communicate complex research with impact.”
Dr Carol El-Hayek
Epidemiologist
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
“Mac speaks to the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of voice. She helped me become a more compelling speaker and gave me new confidence and clarity.”
Chloe Aldenhoven
Friends of the Earth International
“Mac helped me find my authentic voice and confidence. Our work has been invaluable to both my personal and professional development.”
Mary Musolino
Assistant Director Communications,
Australian Sports Commission
“I feel like I’ve tapped into my inner Aretha Franklin! I came to boost my interview technique. I left with what I now call my ‘adult voice.’ I’ve reclaimed my confidence and now I speak with clarity and power.”
Nevi.PW Senior Leader
Government Sector
“As a counsellor, I gained more from my sessions with Mac than from years of traditional talk therapy. her work is healing, empowering and truly life-changing.”
Anita Allen
Social Worker | Councellor
“The voice coaching helped me make soul-aligned decisions in business and life. Mac holds space so powerfully, you’ll reclaim the quiet confidence of being Woman.”
Nadhira Razack
Business Coach
“Mac’s coaching stays with you. I still use her techniques before every key presentation, and now I’m passing them on to the women I mentor.”
Kim Anderson
Global enterprise sales leader | Accelerating next generation of customer innovation through data & AI
“Mac has been the voice coach I didn’t think I would find. Her sessions are fun, open, hugely instructive, and life-changing.”
Nia Marie May
Osteopath
Ready to find the voice that finally feels like you?
Whether it’s for a keynote, a high-stakes meeting, or lasting confidence every time you speak, let’s begin.
Who This Is For.
Leaders
Communicating with confidence when visibility and influence matter.
Founders & Business Owners
Pitching ideas, leading teams, speaking publicly, and representing their organisations.
Researchers & Subject Matter Experts
Communicating expertise in a way that audiences can understand, engage with, and remember.
Professionals
Preparing for presentations, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and leadership opportunities.
Emerging Leaders
Building confidence, executive presence, and communication skills before stepping into bigger opportunities.
The MAC Method™
What makes this work different is that we don’t treat public speaking as a standalone skill.
We work on the whole communicator.
Voice.
Communication.
Mindset.
Presence.
Performance under pressure.
Emotional intelligence.
Connection.
Because audiences rarely remember every word you said.
But they always remember how you made them feel.
Q&A
Do You Offer Public Speaking Coaching In Melbourne?
Yes. Coaching is available in Melbourne and online, depending on your goals, schedule and location.
Can You Help With Public Speaking Anxiety?
Yes. Many clients are capable, experienced people who still feel nervous when the stakes are high. The work focuses on practical tools for voice, presence, preparation and confidence under pressure.
How do we get started?
We start with a conversation.
We’ll talk about your people, your goals, and the communication challenges you’re looking to address. From there, I’ll recommend a coaching or workshop approach tailored to your organisation and the outcomes you’re looking to create.
Is this public speaking coaching or presentation coaching?
Both.
Some clients come to improve public speaking confidence. Others are preparing for a specific presentation, keynote, conference, media interview, or leadership opportunity.
The coaching is tailored to your goals.
Can you help with presentation nerves?
Absolutely.
Many clients are highly capable professionals who simply want support communicating at their best when the pressure is on.
Together we’ll develop practical tools to help you communicate with greater confidence under pressure.
Is this suitable for leaders and executives?
Yes.
Executive presence, leadership communication, stakeholder engagement, and high-stakes presentations are common areas of focus.
Can you help me prepare for a specific presentation or keynote?
Yes.
Some clients work with me around a single event, while others choose ongoing coaching to strengthen communication skills more broadly.
Trusted By Organisations Including
Across industries, this work helps teams communicate more clearly, leaders step into visibility with authority, and women lead with authenticity and confidence.
Trusted by forward-thinking organisations who understand that communication isn’t just a skill, it’s a culture.
How We Work Together
1:1 Voice Coaching for those in Leadership
Confidential, highly tailored coaching for people at all levels of leadership, focused on real-world speaking moments.
Sessions delivered online or in person (Melbourne).
Every organisation is different, so our work is built around the people who make yours thrive.
Supports preparation for:
- Presentations, pitches, and keynote talks.
- Conferences and media interviews.
- Stepping into new or more visible leadership roles.
Group Sessions & In-House Programs
Enquire now to discuss availability and custom program design.
- Strengthen leadership pipelines.
- Support women across teams.
- Build confident, clear communication at scale.
Enquire now to discuss availability and custom program design.
Looking to strengthen how your people lead and communicate?
Let’s equip your team to lead with voices that carry both confidence and connection.
“Voice coaching with Mac became the most powerful part of my week. It shifted not just how I speak, but how I connect.”
Holly Ransom
Global Speaker | Author of The Leading Edge | Leadership Strategist
“Working with Mac has been invaluable, she helped me strengthen my voice, refine my communication, and build confidence, even through the most challenging parts of developing these skills.”
Kateena O’Gorman
Silk Barrister, Women’s Bar Association – One-on-One & Group Coaching Participant
“MaryAnne (Mac) helped me build confidence and clarity in how I present my work, so I can communicate complex research with impact.”
Dr Carol El-Hayek
Epidemiologist & Scientist, Burnet Institute
“Mac helped me find my authentic voice and confidence. Our work has been invaluable to both my personal and professional development.”
Mary Musolino
Assistant Director Marketing/Strategic Communications, Australian Sports Commission
