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WE ARE
CENTRE STAGE
ABOUT
We empower businesses by combining performing arts tools, executive education and AI analysis. We equip executives, teams and founders to excel in dynamic environments with tailored programs that combine workshops, experiential learning and 1:1 personalized coaching.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our program suite includes Overture for onboarding acceleration, Spotlight for women executives looking to level up and Pitch Perfect for founders and entrepreneurs and their most charismatic storytelling. Each program trains presence, delivery, feedback response, and audience impact through structured practice.
YOUR PROBLEMS
Is your organization facing revenue losses due to lack of originality, engagement, or authenticity? We identify where communication weakens using AI analysis, vocal insights, emotional and engagement measurement, then empower our clients to be performers leading and communicating with confidence that drives decisions.
TRUSTED BY
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STATISTICS ON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
SOURCE: Sally Williamson & Associates. n.d. “Executive Presence Is a Top Priority for Leadership
65% of executives believe that coaching can aid leaders in developing executive presence.
SOURCE: Deloitte Insights “Beyond office walls and balance sheets: Culture and the alternative workforce”
80% of companies with strong leadership development programs report an improved corporate culture.
SOURCE: Boston Consulting Group "An Innovation Culture That Gets Results"
60% of organizations with strong leadership capabilities report they can quickly adapt to market changes and innovate effectively.
INTRODUCING HighNote
MEASURE WHAT IS FELT.
HighNote is a communication evaluation and development tool that fuses performing arts training with executive education frameworks and AI-driven analysis to elevate the expressive, verbal, and emotional presence of leaders. Real data showing how an audience reacts and engages with your communication.
75% of communication is non-verbal and with our video analytics you get a complete picture of the impact you actually make.
OUR PROGRAMS
Designed for onboarding and new hires, especially for Gen Z. Tools for polished communication, feedback management, client relations, etiquette and EQ skills.
Confidence skills for female executives, teaching greater agency, combatting imposter syndrome, and employing tools for stronger presentation and leadership.
Helping founders pitch, communicate, tell compelling stories and lead with authenticity & confidence.
We create structured, multi-month executive communication and leadership development using group workshops, off-site immersive learning, one-to-one coaching, and AI-validated insight. Each program is customizable to organizational goals, leadership level, and team objectives.
Start today: centrestage@cesaroniconsulting.com
Our coaches are artists, risk-takers, and stage performers who will provide you with a creative learning experience that fosters innovative thinking and enhances leadership capabilities beyond the scope of conventional business training.
Through their unique perspectives and extensive experience, they will empower you to cultivate a more holistic and effective leadership approach.
THE PERFORMANCE APPROACH
OUR CREATIVE FOUNDERS
Centre Stage was founded by exceptional female business leaders who bring a wealth of diverse experience from the realms of opera, academia, and business innovation. Each founder contributes unique expertise to our mission of empowering businesses through performance leadership.
Dana utilizes her extensive experience in global higher education & strategic management to guide leaders in innovation, enterprise, and talent development. She has held leadership positions at Oxford University as well as Carleton University along with Amazon.com & numerous start-ups.
Dana Brown
Professor, Global Business & Entrepreneurship
Lucia leverages her international opera experience to equip executives with strategies to excel under pressure and navigate complex business landscapes. Her clients include Bell Media, Salesforce, and Sun Life Financial, among others.
Lucia Cesaroni
Opera Singer/ Principal Cesaroni Consulting
Lucy combines her expertise in motivational coaching and leadership development with her entrepreneurial experience to help leaders overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and enhance well-being. As co-founder of Circles and #RideTheWave, her clients include professionals seeking to improve their leadership skills.
Lucy Mullins
Co-Founder of #RideTheWave Coaching and StepLadder
Greta Nordal
Actress Trained In The Dramatic Arts In Canada, England, France & United States
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OUR ARTIST ADVISORS
OUR ARTIST ADVISORS
Petra Nordal
Singer, Actress and Dancer, Currently Pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre
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Our artist advisors are at the core of our mission to empower executives through the transformative power of performance leadership. Their exceptional skills in commanding attention with authenticity and authority, combined with their diverse and disciplined backgrounds in the performing arts, bring a fresh and dynamic approach to leadership development. This unique blend fosters creativity, resilience, and innovation in business settings, helping executives lead with confidence.
Greta Nordal
Actress Trained In The Dramatic Arts In Canada, England, France & United States
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
Our program will enable you to:
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Consolidate your functional, business, and communication skills to lead from the C-suite
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Understand how to manage complex, multi-partner alliances and nurture strategic business ecosystems
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Develop new approaches for global team building, strategy execution, and implementation
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Focus on the demands of emerging markets and grasp new industry challenges
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Plan and execute global strategy from a range of lenses including leadership, organizational culture, business challenges, and talent management
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Recognize the drivers of corporate value and their tradeoffs: organic revenue growth, returns on capital, and long-term investing
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Identify the factors that help your organization gain and sustain competitive market advantage
