From the program itself

"Well-Spoken Engineer"
★★★★★

After doing the 6 session course with David, I saw a change in both my personal and professional life. I was more thoughtful in how I spoke, had better structure with how I spoke, and was more aware of how to facilitate productive communication. I highly recommend David's course to anyone who wants to upgrade their speaking.

Xander, Software Engineer
Real Change
★★★★★

I feel great. It's that I'm discovering myself in every conversation I have with you... And once I see who I am, and why those things the way I do, I can change.

I'm feeling more professional.

Daniela, QA Automation Specialist

What colleagues said during David's years as an in-house coach

Before launching Evoke, David spent several years as an embedded coach and facilitator inside a global technology company. These are endorsements collected from colleagues, leaders, and team members during that time.

Context: These endorsements are from David's corporate coaching role (2021–2024) — not from the Speaking Confidently program. They reflect the same skills, values, and approach that underpin everything at Evoke.

"We were at a pivotal point in terms of our communication and team engagement. David stepped in, reviewed the situation, and mentored our team members. The impact was immediate. The insight and guidance he brought to our discussions and mentoring sessions were phenomenal, and we are already seeing the results."

O.F. - Team Leader 2024

"David is an expert communicator. His passion and skill set in coaching enables him to make a positive impact — he creates self-awareness, empowers, and removes barriers at the individual level, which can have exponential benefits both personally and in a team/professional context."

S.H. - Agile Coach 2024

"In our team, David is regarded as the King of coaching. He's frequently the preferred choice for coaching, with requests often specifying the need for his expertise. David's passion lies in nurturing people and crafting training programs that foster improvement and growth."

L.S. - Team Member 2024

"David recently designed and delivered training around Cultural Norms for meeting organisers and attendees. It was clear and succinct and came at the right time. Already I am seeing an impact — meetings are shorter, allowing time for breaks, but we still achieve the outcome in lesser time."

L.S. - Team Member 2023

"David is amazing. He brings his true self to work and is a true role model for the rest of us. He has made an impact on me, making me a better person and helping me live a happier life — and that is a big deal and a big impact."

D.M. - Director 2023

"Personally, our coaching sessions give me new perspectives on issues and enable me to approach problems with different solutions I might not think of. I appreciate his ability to dip in and out of coaching mindsets to suit the situation, and also to contribute based on his hands-on engineering experience."

G.M. - Director 2023

What participants work on most often

Communication challenges are as unique as the people facing them — and they look different at every career stage. These are a subset of the areas we work on.

Finding my voice in meetings
Not panicking when challenged
"Landing the Plane" = being brief
Explaining complex tech to non-tech people
Handling difficult conversations
Presenting to senior leaders
Managing mind-blanks and nerves
Stakeholder influence

Want to add your own story?

Start with a free strategy session. No obligation. If the program is a fit and you go through it, I'll ask you for an honest review — and you'll have a real outcome to share.