PERFECT YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS.
Confident Communication.
Real Impact.
Communication That Lands
I’m MaryAnne ‘Mac’ McCormack and for over two decades, I’ve coached women, from founders and senior executives to emerging leaders, to speak with clarity, confidence, and presence in the moments that matter most.
I work with organisations, founders, researchers, subject matter experts and leadership teams to strengthen communication, presentation skills and executive presence in high-stakes professional environments.
Whether someone is presenting to a board, leading a team, pitching an idea, facilitating a workshop or stepping into a more visible leadership role, the goal is the same.
Helping people communicate with confidence in a way that feels authentic, credible and impactful.
Building Better Communicators
The strongest organisations don’t just develop better presenters — they develop better communicators. The MAC Method™ helps individuals and teams strengthen the voice, communication and presence that build trust, influence decisions and create lasting impact across every interaction
Trusted by leading organisations and seen on the world’s most iconic stages.
Presentation Skills Training
Most organisations don’t struggle because their people lack expertise. They struggle because capable people don’t always communicate that expertise in a way that lands.
Together we’ll strengthen communication skills that help people lead conversations, build trust, influence decisions and communicate with greater confidence and clarity.
This training is designed for presentations, pitches, conferences, panels, media opportunities and keynote speaking.
This work helps people communicate with confidence without sounding scripted or performative.
The focus is on clarity, structure, vocal presence, audience connection and delivery under pressure.
Most women I work with share the same frustration.
Their voice doesn’t feel like it reflects their presence, or their potential.
That’s where we begin.
THE VOICE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
Executive Presence & Leadership Communication
Executive presence isn’t about becoming louder, more polished or more performative.
It’s about helping people trust your leadership before you’ve finished your first sentence.
Through voice, communication and presence coaching, leaders learn how to speak with greater clarity, authority and authenticity while remaining true to themselves.
How We Work Together
One-to-one coaching for executives, founders, researchers, subject matter experts and senior professionals preparing for visible communication moments.
Tailored workshops and programs for teams, leadership cohorts and organisations wanting to strengthen presentation skills, communication confidence and leadership presence.
The women I work with come from all walks: founders, leaders, speakers and emerging voices
Here are a few of the women 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 women 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.
The voice of leadership doesn’t have to sound like a man’s. It just has to sound like you, at your most grounded, clear, and connected.
Outcomes You Can Expect
By the end of our work together, you’ll:
- More confident, effective communication across the organisation.
- Greater presence from emerging and senior leaders.
- Reduced speaking anxiety and clearer delivery in high-stakes situations.
- Stronger presentations, pitches and keynote talks without scripted or performative delivery.
Who This Is For
I help a range of clients, including:
- Women leaders
- Founders and business owners
- Researchers and subject matter experts
- Professional services teams
- Leadership teams
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.
“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.
Coaching that’s shaped around your life.
Every woman I work with brings something different to the space, so every coaching plan is tailored.
Some women want one-off support for a high-stakes moment.
Others are ready for deeper, longer-term coaching.
Coaching begins with a 90-minute foundational session, followed by 60-minute sessions.
We’ll shape the format and frequency based on your goals, availability, and the kind of support that serves you best.
We always begin with a short call — a chance to talk through what you’re working on and and whether we’re the right fit.
Coaching is available in person in Melbourne or online from anywhere in the world.
Q&A
What is corporate communication coaching?
Most organisations don’t struggle because their people lack expertise. They struggle because capable people don’t always communicate that expertise with confidence, clarity, or impact.
Corporate communication coaching helps leaders and teams communicate in a way that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and helps ideas land. Depending on your goals, this may include leadership communication, presentation skills, executive presence, stakeholder engagement, public speaking, and confidence in high-stakes conversations.
Do you offer presentation skills training?
Yes.
I work with leaders, teams, researchers, founders, and subject matter experts to help them communicate clearly and confidently when the stakes are high.
That might be a conference presentation, keynote, client pitch, board meeting, media interview, or an important internal presentation.
The focus isn’t on delivering a perfect presentation. It’s on helping people communicate in a way that feels authentic, engaging, and effective.
What is executive presence?
Executive presence isn’t about becoming louder, more polished, or more performative.
It’s about communicating in a way that inspires confidence, builds trust, and reflects who you are as a leader.
Through voice, communication, and presence coaching, leaders learn how to speak with greater clarity, authority, and authenticity while remaining true to themselves.
Can programs be tailored to our organisation?
Absolutely.
No two organisations are the same, and neither are the people within them.
Every workshop, coaching program, or leadership engagement is tailored to the communication challenges, goals, and culture of your organisation. Together, we’ll design an approach that supports your people and delivers meaningful outcomes.
Do you offer workshops as well as one-on-one coaching?
Yes.
Support can be delivered through one-on-one coaching, leadership programs, team workshops, group coaching, or a combination of formats.
Some organisations engage me to support a single leader preparing for a high-profile opportunity. Others bring me in to support teams, emerging leaders, or women in leadership across the organisation.
Do you work specifically with women in leadership?
Yes.
Supporting women to communicate with confidence, visibility, and influence is a significant part of my work.
Programs can be designed specifically for women leaders, emerging leaders, leadership pathways, or mixed teams looking to strengthen communication and leadership capability across the organisation.
Are sessions available online?
Yes.
Coaching and workshops can be delivered online, in person in Melbourne, or through a hybrid model depending on what works best for your team.
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.