Why do some people hold attention while others lose the room?
In this 3 minute video, a Dungeons & Dragons game, Bridgerton, and open arguments in a murder trial show how eye contact, good lighting, energy, emotion, and story structure all change how audiences listen and respond.
Stagecraft Videos and Client Testimonials
Watch short videos on the stagecraft tools that help you read the room, adapt in the moment, and keep people with you.
Then read what clients say about how stagecraft changed their speaking and presenting experiences.
Services that make your communication land & stick
Learning and Communication Strategy
Who
For leaders who need complex or detailed content turned into clear communication and learning experiences.
What
Partner on communication and learning plans that turn content into clear, engaging experiences for your audiences.
How
This work focuses on structure, story flow, and delivery choices so people understand what matters, what to do next, and how their work connects to the bigger picture.
Presenter and Performance Coaching
Who
For experts preparing to explain complex ideas, risk, or decisions to non‑experts in high‑stakes rooms.
What
Work 1:1 or in small groups to get ready to explain complex ideas, risk, or decisions to non‑experts.
How
We look at structure, slides, and delivery so you can walk people through concepts and steps with confidence, keep them with you, and land the outcome you need.
Training and Webinar Review
Who
For existing sessions or decks that are overloaded with detail and need a clearer, more engaging flow.
What
Bring existing training, webinars, or tech‑heavy decks that seem overloaded, flat, or confusing.
How
Together, we streamline content, tighten story and flow, and adjust how to move through steps so sessions are easier to follow, more engaging, and create fewer errors or rework.
If the video sparked ideas about how you or your teams show up, here’s how we turn that into concrete next steps. 1. Book a 20‑minute Zoom discovery call to share what’s working, what isn’t, and where you want your communication performance to improve. 2. You receive a focused proposal that restates your situation in plain language and recommends a path forward. It outlines the work, timelines, and investment so you can clearly see what you’re saying yes to and how it connects to outcomes like better onboarding, fewer errors, or stronger presentations. 3. If the proposal feels right, you approve it and sign the agreement electronically. This captures scope, key dates, and responsibilities so everyone is aligned before we start. 4. Once the agreement is signed, you receive an online invoice and payment link, and we confirm your start date, session schedule, or review milestones. This process stays simple on purpose so we can focus on the real work: improving how you and your people learn, communicate, and perform.
Hi, I'm Kirsten Rourke.
I’m the founder of Rourke Training, and I specialize in helping people communicate clearly and perform under pressure, whether they are presenting in hybrid meetings, leading classrooms, or speaking in high‑stakes rooms where every word counts and every step needs to be clear.
Since I founded Rourke Training in September 2000, I’ve built a wealth of experience as a technical trainer, instructional designer, and professional speaker, transforming confusing, overloaded sessions into clear, action-oriented experiences. I’ve partnered internationally with corporate teams, small businesses, federal agencies, and conference organizers to design and deliver engaging and effective webinars, training, and presentations.
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