Speech, presentation, TV interview, debate: together, we structure the message and arguments, discuss potential challenges and obstacles, and then work on performance through targeted role-playing exercises.
Trainer
Nicolas Boulenger
Director · Media Trainer
A graduate engineer from Ponts et Chaussées with a postgraduate degree in Production Management, Nicolas trained in acting at Le Magasin, screenwriting at La Maison du Film, and production at INA. He has directed fiction (TF1, France 2, Canal+), promotional films (UNESCO, Publicis), and co-founded the ChezFilms agency in 2018.
My uniqueness as a coach lies in my unconventional background: an engineer from Ponts et Chaussées trained in acting who became a director, I have over 20 years of experience on both sides of the camera. I sharply identify the source of obstacles, both in the message and in its delivery, and quickly propose solutions to overcome them.
My approach is based on a small number of key ideas, which I compiled in 2024 in the course "Public Speaking for Engineers, Researchers, and Scientific Professionals."
Online Course "Public Speaking for Engineers, Researchers, and Scientific Professionals"
⚠️ This course is currently available in French only.
Discover our new online course: 3 hours of content split into 15 thematic videos, complemented by practical exercises to prepare your speeches and ensure long-term improvement.
To convince others, truth alone is not enough. This course introduces the key concepts for preparing your presentations, managing stress, and learning how to create the emotional connection needed to persuade an audience, a jury, or a specific decision-maker.
Explore the course outline and watch the first video for free.
Individual Coaching 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Since 2019, ChezFilms has been supporting public and televised performances, helping you prepare your message, arguments, and delivery.
Whether you're preparing a presentation, an interview, or a debate, we help you organize and manage the preparation of your performance, focusing on both content—particularly pedagogy and technical complexity—and delivery.
Sessions can be conducted in either French 🇫🇷 or English 🇬🇧.
Methodology
✅ Avoid Getting Trapped by Form
Standing straight, enunciating clearly, avoiding verbal tics, not fidgeting with your hands... These matter far less than you think. Focusing too much on form is the main cause of stage fright in front of an audience or camera. The goal isn’t to become a perfectly polished speaker (you’re not aiming to be a weather presenter, right?) but to cultivate a delivery style that’s authentic to you, unlocking spontaneity and making every presentation easier. Working in this direction sets the stage for long-term progress.
▶ Align with Your Message
Promoting a clear, consistent message over time is the only way to advance projects that matter to you. Of course, your next presentation is crucial. But it’s the consistency of your message—both before and after your presentation, in professional follow-ups and informal exchanges—that determines its impact and whether your audience will act. This is why crafting a clear, simple message that you’re fully aligned with is key. A message you can deliver effortlessly.
▶ Spark Interest and Build Empathy
True, verified, and verifiable arguments alone are not enough to win over an audience, jury, or decision-maker. Convincing requires creating an emotional connection. This idea often intimidates people in scientific fields, as it can seem like you need to abandon truth for marketing gimmicks. Not at all: this connection is built through storytelling by highlighting relatable aspects of your journey. When well-prepared and adapted to the speaker, this exercise feels completely sincere and natural.
Contact
Group training sessions are organized for full or half-day sessions. Contact us to request a quote.