WELCOME TO THE CORPORATE AUTEUR
Transform your leadership presence with techniques from Hollywood’s leading acting coach, Les Chantery
23-Year Veteran at The National Institute — Specialist in Corporate Screen & Presentation Leadership Skill Development
2-Time Best Selling Author — Life In A Mid-Shot & The Dangerous Actor
Scientifically Backed Presentation Tools & Leadership Tactics
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Why companies choose Corporate Auteur
You get methods that are proven on film sets and in boardrooms.
You get a Hollywood acting coach who trains global leaders.
You get senior attention from Les on your critical moments.
Les Chantery is one of Hollywood’s leading screen-acting coaches and a trusted corporate performance strategist. He brings the precision of film to the boardroom so leaders communicate clearly, make stronger asks, and move rooms to yes.
Les holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Acting from NIDA, the National Institute of Dramatic Art. NIDA alumni include Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, and Sarah Snook. He served as a Senior Corporate Coach at NIDA and has trained thousands of professionals in presentation, influence, and executive presence.
Our Services
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Presenting with Confidence
Strong presenters are made, not born. This program gives leaders the foundations that create calm authority in every room.
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Presenting with Impact
Impact is not volume. Impact is precision. This program teaches advanced attention techniques used by world class performers and adapts them for senior business audiences.
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The Excellent Communicator (one to one)
Some conversations decide careers. This intensive gives leaders a private space to sharpen one to one skills for performance reviews, stakeholder alignment, executive updates, and difficult news.
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Presenting for Media
Cameras change everything. This program teaches leaders to stay on message when the lights are hot and the clock is running.
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Online Seminar
Sometimes you need speed and scale. The Corporate Auteur Online Seminar delivers your core playbook to large groups over Zoom in a single, high energy session.
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One to One Coaching
Elite performers stay elite because they work between the big moments. This ongoing coaching gives senior leaders a private partner ..
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“Working with Les was the first time I understood what it actually means to become a Corporate Auteur. It wasn’t about presenting better, it was about developing a clear point of view, committing to it, and delivering it with impact. The shift from trying to be ‘good’ to playing to win completely changed how I influence a room.”
— Google Participant
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“Les introduced me to the idea that communication is not about being understood, it’s about making people feel. Once I started applying his tools around emotional persuasion and storytelling, I saw an immediate difference in how people responded to my ideas. Meetings stopped being informational and started becoming impactful.”
— Apple Participant
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“What stood out most was how practical and specific the tools are. The four-factor framework, point of view, play to win, originality, and familiarity, gave me a structure I could actually apply under pressure. It’s not theory, it’s a system you can use in real time.”
— Microsoft Participant
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“Les brings the discipline of film performance to leadership. He showed me how to own the room - not through power, but through precision. Every CEO should experience this.”
— Managing Director, Qantas
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“I thought I needed presentation tips. What I got instead was a complete rewiring of how I connect with people. Les blends empathy and performance in a way that’s pure mastery.”
— Leadership Coach, YouTube
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“Les is the rare combination of artist and strategist. He helps you perform at your highest level - whether it’s a client pitch, media interview, or a room full of investors. His approach is cinematic and unforgettable.”
— Head of Communications, Deloitte
