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whenever you communicate with a result in mind, you’re presenting

Whether you’re delivering a keynote at an industry event, giving an impromptu pep talk to your team, sharing good news with an executive in the hallway, or meeting one-on-one with a client to close a deal. Clockwork Talk helps leaders present powerfully in any situation, to any audience.
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helping you present powerfully in the moments that matter to you

That might be:

  • Securing approval for a set of important recommendations

  • Building stakeholder support for a major new initiative

  • Explaining complex information to enable informed decisions

  • Gaining executive or board buy-in for a new strategy

  • Delivering a difficult message about significant change

  • Having to share your perspective unexpectedly in a meeting

what becomes possible when you become a powerful presenter

You walk into high-stakes meetings, events, or conversations feeling confident in what you have to say, instead of worrying about how you’re coming across or second-guessing yourself afterward.

You sit across from the most senior, accomplished people in the room and feel like you belong there, without nerves or self-doubt getting in the way of what you know and what you have to contribute.

You can take something you know inside and out and make it easy for others to understand, without overwhelming them with everything you know.

When someone pushes back, challenges your thinking, or asks the question you weren’t prepared for, you can think on your feet, hold your ground, and respond with confidence.

You can present an idea people aren’t initially behind and know how to change minds, build support, and get the decision you came for.

The way you communicate when people are watching and listening gives them confidence in you as a leader, rather than leaving them questioning whether you’re ready.

the clockwork talk
approach

The name Clockwork Talk was inspired by my grandfather, a clockmaker who was meticulous about making sure that all the gears within a timepiece worked seamlessly together to produce accurate, predictable time. The same is true for presenting. When the essential gears work seamlessly together, defining a clear outcome, crafting the right message, delivering it with impact, and handling questions skillfully, communication produces predictable, reliable results.

That thinking matters more than ever in an AI-enabled world. At Clockwork Talk, the principle is simple: Think first. Use AI second. The 4 Gears give you the framework to make smart decisions about your communication. Then, you’ll learn how to use AI to work faster, strengthen your output, and put that thinking into action.

ways to work with clockwork talk

Organizations >

Develop the presenting capability of your leaders, teams, and professionals through our signature Power Presenting Mastery Program, targeted workshops, or one-on-one coaching.

Individuals >

Develop your presenting capability with support tailored to your specific goals, communication challenges, and the situations that matter most to you.

Most of Clockwork Talk’s work comes from repeat clients and referrals. Here’s what they have to say about working together.

why clients keep coming back

  • “For the past 10 years, Rotman Executive Education at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, has retained Mila to deliver communication and influence sessions across multiple executive programs for senior leaders from a wide variety of industries and functional specialties. Her sessions are consistently rated among the most helpful, enjoyable and impactful in our executive programs.”

    HUGH ARNOLD
    Professor, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
    Academic Director, Rotman Executive Education
    Former Dean, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

  • “Through Clockwork Talk’s Power Presenting Mastery Program, our leaders developed clearer messaging and greater confidence when communicating complex and sensitive information. The methodology provided practical frameworks that could be applied immediately to their day-to-day work.”

    PAOLO MASARO, P.ENG., PMP
    Commissioner, Infrastructure & Engineering Services, City of Richmond Hill

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Mila at a point when my work called for more external presentations. I was looking to simplify my message, connect more meaningfully with my audience, and handle Q&A with greater confidence. Mila was an excellent sounding board and a highly effective coach.”

    JUZAR PIRBHAI, CPA, CFA, NACD.DC
    Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Enterprise Risk Management, Canadian Public Accountability Board

  • “Mila significantly improved the kind of presentations my team was able to create. Her approach is very thorough and clear, making it easy for executives through to individual contributors to grasp and implement. Mila sincerely cares about the results her clients achieve.”

    LORI BIEDA 
    Chief Data and Analytics Officer, BMO North American Personal & Business Banking

  • “Mila is truly a master at her craft. The input and guidance she has provided me as I’ve worked my message and brand positioning has been invaluable. Her ability to push through the clutter of ideas and create clarity is truly exceptional.”

    GLAIN ROBERTS-MCCABE
    Founder & President, The Roundtable

  • “I engaged Mila to help prepare an important presentation to a major potential client, whose partnership was a critical piece of the launch of CoupDog. We received great feedback on the presentation and, most importantly, were able to formalize the relationship.” “I have worked with Mila in start-up and corporate scenarios—she can adapt her experience equally well to both!”

    GREG BANDLER
    Founder & Managing Director, Brand-Point

  • “BLG, a national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across six offices, hired Mila to deliver a presentation to our partners on building effective presentations. Mila did an excellent job showing our partners how to plan the key message and then build a deck of slides to most effectively deliver that message.” “Her presentation was a great success, and even our National Managing Partner, who is a very skilled and polished communicator, felt that he learned a great deal from Mila’s presentation.”

    NORMAN LETALIK
    Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

  • “Mila is simply one of the best communications coaches that I have worked with. I was impressed with how she worked with me on creating compelling messages and delivering them with more impact. While she worked with me on a specific presentation, I’ve been able to utilize her techniques on an ongoing basis to deliver more focused communications.”

    CAROLINE DABU
    VP, Retirement & Financial Planning Strategy, BMO Financial Group

  • “Based on our experience, I can confidently say, if you want to make an impression, influence, engage, or sell, whether in person or in a presentation deck, Clockwork Talk can make sure you have the tools and know-how to do it.”

    THERESA SMITH
    President, Olive Media, Torstar Corporation

  • “We hired Clockwork Talk to help us prepare our sales pitch presentation and Mila did an excellent job of taking complex material and distilling it into clear, simple yet powerful messages. Working with her is a pleasure.”

    LEO SDAO
    President, Optimal Performance Tools Inc.

  • “We brought Mila in to deliver Clockwork Talk’s Power Presenting Mastery Program for Morguard’s executive team, high-potential senior leaders, and invited clients. Everyone felt that they had come away from the workshop with a powerful set of new skills that would significantly improve their presentation abilities in high-stakes presentations.”

    STEPHEN TAYLOR
    President & COO, Morguard Investments Ltd.

  • “Mila is leading edge when it comes to a revolutionary Presentation Skills program coupled with individual and group coaching. The program was nothing short of EXCELLENT in terms of the value it added.”

    JANE AKIKI
    Director, Learning, The Home Depot

  • “I am not an experienced public speaker. Mila’s guidance was invaluable. She helped me create the message and practice until I captured exactly what I was looking for. The overwhelming positive feedback on my speech was outstanding!”

    BERNADETTE LEE
    VP, Products & Partners, Marketwire

  • “With Mila’s coaching, I gained proficiency in presenting my ideas powerfully. The outcomes of this new-found talent have been extraordinary.”

    DR SUZANNE T.WONG
    MD, Deputy Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Joseph's Health Centre

  • “I lead a team of talented and committed project managers dedicated to creating efficiencies within a major division of the bank. To be successful, the members of my team have to be effective communicators—clear, concise, persuasive, and able to move executives to action when necessary.” “Mila Naimark led a dynamic training program for my team. She gave us a practical and powerful process for setting clear objectives and crafting on-target messages so that we were speaking to the priorities of executives in a persuasive manner. Mila is excellent, and we’ll be calling on her again in the future.”

    KATY KAPOSI
    Vice President, Strategy and Shared Services, North American Contact Centres, TD