Creative communications agency DRPG has expanded its Presentation Consultancy Service, designed to help clients with the effectiveness of their content and elevate their audience’s experience, as they present with greater confidence and more impact. The initiative is led by Catherine Shepherd, an experienced communications specialist and former Head of Copy at DRPG, who has spent her career shaping powerful messaging and coaching executives and politicians to command world stages.
Catherine’s career spans more than a decade, from digital marketing roles working with brands such as Spotify and ASOS, to high-profile communications work with two UK Prime Ministers and senior corporate leaders. At DRPG, she played a pivotal role in refining messaging across live events, marketing campaigns, and employee communications. The transition to Presentation Consultant was a natural evolution, driven by a growing demand for expert speaker coaching.
“With all the work we do in the live event sector, it became clear that there was a real need for a full service that supported presenters from start to finish,” says Catherine. “Our presentation consultancy gets to the heart of what you’re trying to achieve, and fine-tunes your messaging, gives you exciting visual content and ensures your delivery is on point. My role is to make sure all elements align to deliver powerful presentations, and that speakers are confident, engaging, and prepared. Nothing kills a presentation faster than someone talking on and on, or being glued to the autocue.”
From senior executives at Nationwide and BT, to event keynotes and on-stage presentations, Catherine has worked with speakers across many industries to refine their content and delivery.
Colette, Learning & Development Consultant who works for a large food retail company remarked:
“The event was amazing – feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the participants were really engaged. Our session together was really imperative to the success of the event – the tips & tricks you gave me allowed me to feel confident and capable going into the presentation, and very much set me up for success.”
The consultancy provides end-to-end support, from developing a strong narrative and structuring content, to designing impactful slides and coaching speakers on stage presence, body language, and vocal delivery.
“One of the biggest misconceptions about public speaking is that experience alone makes you a good speaker. The truth is, even seasoned presenters get nervous, and many people leave their preparation until the last minute,” Catherine explains. “The best speakers are the ones who put in the work. If you’re asking the audience to give you their time, you owe it to them to be engaging, prepared, and memorable.”
The success of DRPG’s presentation consultancy service is clear from the immediate response of clients. “You can tell straight away when a presentation lands,” says Catherine. “It’s in the audience’s reaction and in how the speaker feels afterwards; when someone steps off stage knowing they’ve nailed it – that’s the goal.”
Katherine Quigley, Social Impact Manager at Nationwide, commented:
“It went better than I could have hoped for. Remembered my warm-up, my breathing, my posture. Didn’t flap my hands too much (I think!), didn’t faff with my hair. Managed to bring energy and emphasis. A massive thank you for the support and confidence you’ve given me. I feel super proud of what I have delivered and it’s been great to work with you.”
DRPG has become a leader in presentation development, design and delivery, helping professionals refine their skills and stand out in sales presentations, in business sessions and in live events of all shapes and sizes. Catherine notes, “Public speaking isn’t just about words, it’s about storytelling, body language, and presence. If we can take people to the next level and make them truly confident, that’s a win.”
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