Presentation & Pursuit Team Coach, Client Development Programs
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Your Opportunity
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Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we’re committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for a presentation coach supporting Stantec’s client development programs. Reporting to the Client Development Team, as the Presentation and Pursuit Team Coach you will play a crucial role in helping our teams win.
As a performance coach (strategist), you will collaborate with pursuit teams of engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to elevate their presentation skills. Your goal is to enable them to deliver compelling, engaging, and informative presentations that resonate with diverse client audiences.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Needs Assessment:
- Conduct initial assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by engineers and technical professionals that are preparing to present to clients.
- Conduct initial assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by engineers and technical professionals that are preparing to present to clients.
- Coaching:
- Develop personalized coaching plans tailored to individuals or teams.
- Provide one-on-one and group coaching to address specific presentation skills.
- Develop personalized coaching plans tailored to individuals or teams.
- Strategy:
- Assist engineers in structuring their presentations effectively.
- Coach to techniques for creating clear, concise, and impactful content.
- Assist engineers in structuring their presentations effectively.
- Presentation Skills:
- Coach technical leaders on effective public speaking techniques.
- Help coach stage presence
- Coach to strategies that engage diverse audiences.
- Coach technical leaders on effective public speaking techniques.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Experience with coaching a team in a competitive large commercial environment.
- Experience within AEC is a must.
- Accomplishments winning large project pursuits is a must.
- Experience and comfortable working with diverse audiences and adapting coaching methodologies to individual needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive communications.
- Strong business acumen and experience
- Ability to positively influence behavioral change through strategic partnership development, coaching, and mentoring.
- Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborative and cross-functional engagement.
- Organization and team coordination.
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in business or an equivalent level of experience.
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification or equivalent is an asset.
- Previous experience as a team presentation coach, public speaking trainer, or communication specialist.
- Demonstrated significant wins as a coach.
- Minimum of 15 years in complex strategic business leadership.
- Minimum 8 years of experience coaching and strategic support accomplishments.
- Domestic and international travel required; up to 75%.
- Ability to work remotely.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.