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About Martin Presse

Real-world experience,delivered with purpose.

With more than 30 years of experience and over 15,000 people trained, Martin delivers practical professional development across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Martin Presse with an audience

About Martin Presse

Martin Presse – Corporate Trainer, Workshop Facilitator and Author

Martin Presse is an experienced corporate trainer, workshop facilitator, and author with more than 30 years of experience delivering training and professional development programs to audiences across Canada, the United States, and internationally. Having trained more than 15,000 people, Martin brings extensive practical experience in management, team development, workplace communication, customer service, and professional skills development.

Martin specializes in interactive, hands-on workshops that help participants develop practical skills they can apply immediately in their work. His training approach emphasizes real-world scenarios, group discussions, guided exercises, and practical tools that encourage participation and turn concepts into meaningful workplace improvements.

His current workshop offerings focus on Middle Management and Managing Difficult Conversations, helping managers strengthen their effectiveness, navigate workplace challenges, improve working relationships, and address difficult situations with greater confidence.

Drawing on his background in technology, healthcare, education, project management, and team leadership, Martin connects training concepts to the everyday challenges professionals face. His sessions are designed to be relevant, engaging, and practical, with an emphasis on building skills, improving performance, and achieving measurable results.

Martin is also the author of The Booya Guide to Great Public Speaking and How to Talk Tech When Your Customers Don’t. His professional experience combines instructional expertise with a strong understanding of how people learn, work together, and apply new skills in real-world environments.

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Books by Martin Presse

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The Booya Guide to Great Public Speaking

By Martin Presse

A no-nonsense, humor-filled companion for anyone who wants to command a room, connect with an audience, and speak with genuine confidence.

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How to Talk Tech When Your Customers Don't

By Martin Presse

Martin's guide for anyone who needs to explain technical ideas to people who don't speak the language of tech.

In Action

Martin in the room.

On stage: Leadership During a Job Interview

On stage: Leadership During a Job Interview

Converge '26 keynote moment

Converge '26 keynote moment

The Science of Leadership

The Science of Leadership

Building connections at WelcomeBC

Building connections at WelcomeBC

Intimate café session

Intimate café session

With the cohort after a session

With the cohort after a session

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