Presentations & Public Speaking

Keynotes, coaching, and presentation design that inspire change and strengthen how ideas are shared.

Sometimes what a team needs most is not another meeting or manual, but clarity. A voice that makes challenges real, solutions practical, and purpose tangible.

At Anvil and Swage, we provide three distinct ways to meet that need:

  • Keynote Speaking – energizing talks that move audiences to think differently and act with purpose.

  • Public Speaking Coaching – personalized guidance to build confidence, storytelling skills, and presence.

  • Presentation Redesign – expert support to transform slides and talks into compelling, polished experiences.

Whether on stage, in a workshop, or one-on-one, our work blends bedside stories, adult learning science, and values-based leadership to create experiences that do not just inform, but restore and inspire.

What We Offer in Presentations & Public Speaking

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Keynote Speaking
Bring your team, institution, or conference together around the themes that matter most:

  • Resilience, purpose, and identity in medicine

  • Teaching on shift and faculty renewal

  • Wellness and whole-person leadership

  • Faith-informed or secular framing available

Public Speaking Coaching
Confident communication is a skill that can be developed. Our coaching helps leaders, physicians, and educators:

  • Strengthen stage presence and delivery

  • Refine storytelling and narrative flow

  • Practice voice, pacing, and audience engagement

  • Prepare for high-stakes talks with tailored feedback

Presentation Redesign
Great ideas deserve great visuals. We help transform talks into clear, professional, and persuasive experiences:

  • Slide refinement and graphic polish

  • Aligning visuals with message and tone

  • Reworking structure for clarity and impact

  • Partnering with speakers to make presentations audience-ready

Interactive Workshops
Not just a lecture, but an experience.

  • Breakouts tailored to department or program needs

  • Trauma-informed strategies for high-stress teams

  • Faculty development sessions that engage and energize

Retreats & Intensives
Step back to move forward.

  • Custom retreats (half-day, full-day, or multi-day)

  • Onboarding experiences for residents and fellows

  • Leadership intensives for new or transitioning chairs

  • Team recharge and renewal sessions

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Why it Works

We do not just “talk at” people. We create environments where participants are seen, challenged, and equipped. Every session is crafted with:

  • Engagement – stories, interaction, and real-world application

  • Credibility – grounded in frontline medical and teaching experience

  • Flexibility – faith-based or secular options depending on your context

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Who We Serve

  • Academic Medical Centers

  • Departments and Divisions (ED, ICU, GME, etc.)

  • Conferences and Professional Societies

  • Faith-Based Institutions

  • Faculty and Leadership Retreats

Book Us For Your Next Event

You do not need another forgettable lecture. You need a speaker who understands your world, honors your mission, and equips your team with the tools and confidence to lead change.