Presenting & Pivoting:
Building Connection Through Improv + Charisma
Master the Art of Presence. Develop the Skill of Pivoting.
Interactive. Practical. High-energy. And surprisingly fun.
Most communication training focuses on what to say.
Our signature Presence + Pivot Method teaches people how to connect, adapt, and communicate with confidence — whether they're presenting to clients, leading meetings, answering tough questions, or thinking on their feet under pressure.
Great Communicators Don't Just Deliver Information.
They Create Connection.
Even talented professionals struggle when:
A presentation doesn't go as planned
An audience seems disengaged
A client raises an unexpected objection
They feel nervous speaking in front of a group
They're asked a question they didn't prepare for
They need to command a room without sounding scripted
The challenge isn't usually knowledge.
It's presence and the ability to pivot when the unexpected happens.
Our Signature Presence + Pivot Method™
PRESENCE
The ability to fully connect with your audience through energy, warmth, and executive presence.
Using proven research on what makes people trustworthy and memorable, we help participants strengthen their natural presence and communicate with confidence that is authentic.
PIVOT
The ability to think on your feet, respond in the moment, adapt to changing circumstances, and stay composed under pressure.
Improv trains a skill that every communicator needs: the ability to remain present when things don't go according to plan. By learning improv’s foundational tools, participants become more adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable navigating the unexpected.
COMPANIES USING iMERGENCE TO IMPROVE PRESENTING + SPEAKING IN PUBLIC
What makes iMERGENCE different is that no one translates improv into workplace application the way we do. Since 2011, we’ve been pioneering the integration of improvisation, organizational development, leadership training, and human-centered workplace skills long before most companies entered the space.
We are also the first certified woman-owned company of our kind, founded by Holly Mandel — an alum of LA’s famed GROUNDLINGS THEATER.
Why This Works
Before people trust your ideas, they decide whether they trust you.
Our expertise is helping people inspire confidence in others.
Our approach is a unique blend of Charisma and Executive Presence training with the adaptability skills of Improv – helping participants become more confident and authentic communicators while also learning how to pivot, handle objections, think on their feet, and stay composed when things don’t go according to plan. It’s not about sounding scripted. It’s about being more present, responsive, and human.
Our expert facilitators are professional improvisers, actors, directors, and comedians with years of experience leading trainings for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and sales teams across a wide range of industries.
They are highly skilled at working with all personality types — from the highly introverted to the highly expressive — and know how to meet people where they are, create Psychological Safety, and get everyone participating in a way that feels natural and engaging. They bring a rare combination of performance craft and corporate facilitation expertise that keeps sessions dynamic, exciting, accessible, and effective.
The Result? You get a team that:
Communicates with greater confidence and charisma
Builds stronger client relationships
Adapts more effectively in unpredictable moments
Delivers presentations with more presence and energy
Collaborates better internally
Actually enjoys the learning process together
Informative. Experiential. High-energy. And a ton of fun!
It's not about perfection.
It's about connection.
Ideal for:
Sales Teams
Build trust, handle objections, and create stronger relationships.
Leaders & Managers
Communicate clearly and directly, inspire confidence, and lead with presence and ease.
Client-Facing Teams
Build credibility while remaining adaptable, open, and responsive.
High-Potential Employees
Develop confidence and communication skills that accelerate career growth.
Reach out to find out more or schedule a consultation:
Chris R, Marketing Manager
“That workshop changed a lot for me. Loved learning improv and also how I can apply it to make me a better presenter.
Got me thinking faster, less panicked and I was much more aware of everything around me.”
Rachel K, Regional Sales Manager
“That was not only SO FUN! it also explained why people said that improv helps confidence and speaking up.
I left the workshop feeling completely different! Thank you!”
We also offer 1:1 Presence + Pivoting Coaching
Virtual. Personalized. And actually fun.
QUESTIONS?
Ask Sarah, our fabulous Director of Events
SARAH HICKS