Executive Confidence & Communication Coaching for High-Pressure Leaders

Build calm authority, executive presence, and unshakable confidence in boardrooms, presentations, and critical conversations.

About Matt Newton

Matt Newton is a New York–based executive confidence and communication coach who helps CEOs, founders, attorneys, finance professionals, and senior leaders perform with clarity and authority under pressure.

With over 12 years of experience coaching high-stakes performance, Matt specializes in executive presence, public speaking, difficult conversations, and leadership communication in environments where the margin for error is small and the visibility is high.

Matt is a Forbes-recognized author of The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz, a practical performance psychology framework originally built for elite performers and now applied to executive leadership and professional communication.

He is also an adjunct professor, an award-winning filmmaker, and has coached individuals working at the highest levels of performance, visibility, and pressure.

His work is grounded in one core principle: confidence isn’t a personality trait — it’s a trained skill.

@mattcnewton

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Who I Work With

This coaching is designed for you if you:

  • Lead teams, companies, or high-impact projects

  • Speak publicly or present at a high level

  • Feel capable but want stronger executive presence

  • Struggle with nerves in high-stakes moments

  • Want to communicate with more authority and ease

  • Are preparing for promotion, board roles, or media visibility

What We Work On Together

  • Executive presence & leadership confidence

  • Boardroom communication

  • Public speaking for executives

  • High-stakes presentations

  • Difficult conversations & negotiation

  • Imposter syndrome at the leadership level

  • Career visibility & executive positioning

  • Calm performance under pressure

The Executive Presence Accelerator

A private, high-touch coaching program for leaders who want real gains in confidence, clarity, and communication.

Format: 8–12 Weeks

Delivery: Virtual or In-Person (New York City)

Includes:

  • Weekly 1:1 private coaching

  • Communication & presence assessment

  • Pressure-training simulations

  • Presentation & speaking feedback

  • Executive visibility & positioning strategy

Ideal For:

CEOs, founders, senior executives, attorneys, finance professionals, and high-stakes leaders.

Why This Is Different

Most executive coaching focuses on ideas and mindset.

This work focuses on performance under pressure.

Matt brings:

  • 12+ years of coaching experience

  • Performance psychology from professional media & leadership training

  • Forbes-recognized author

  • Adjunct professor

  • Award-winning filmmaker

This is not theory.

This is trained confidence.

Client Results Include:

  • Clearer executive communication

  • Stronger presence in meetings

  • Increased confidence under pressure

  • Improved public speaking

  • Better leadership visibility

  • More effective difficult conversations

Additional Ways to Work With Me

  • Executive Confidence Intensives

  • Public Speaking Coaching for Leaders

  • Leadership Communication Coaching

  • Media & Presentation Training

  • Private Strategy Sessions

Ready to Lead With Confidence Under Pressure?

If you’re ready to communicate clearly, lead with authority, and stay calm when it matters most:

Apply for the Accelerator
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    "Matt is one of the best acting coaches out there."

    Chris Diamantopoulos, “The Sticky”

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    "Whether you are being coached by Matt Newton or taking classes, you’re work and your auditions will be elevated."

    Vincent Palumbo, manager

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    Becki Newton, "Lincoln Lawyer"

    Matt is an incredible teacher. His notes are spot on and he always brings out the truth.

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    "Matt creates a space where you feel safe to play, to create & to fail."

    Natasha Lopez, “Time Traveler’s Wife”