EVERYONE’S COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION

A HUMAN PRESENTATION AGENCY

Born in San Francisco

We specialize in the development of extraordinary presentations for extraordinary people, businesses, and brands — passionate, authentic leaders committed to making our world smarter, safer, healthier, and more connected.

With expert care, our small team of creative communication pros will help you say and show exactly what you mean (intention) — and help ensure your audience listens, cares, acts, and remembers (attention).

Magical and meaningful outcomes — both personal and professional — are possible when we work together to clarify intention and to capture attention.

Welcome to TENTION

LET’S TALK ABOUT TALKS…

Close-up of eyes with text stating All great presentations are built on two human forces: intention and attention — We call it Human Presentation

ALL GREAT PRESENTATIONS
ARE BUILT ON
two HUMAN FORCES:
INTENTION AND ATTENTION.

WE CALL IT
HUMAN PRESENTATION.

Close-up of eyes with text encouraging mastery of intention and attention to communicate clearly, connect deeply, and show up with confidence

learn to MASTER
AND CONTROL THESE FORCES,
AND YOU’LL COMMUNICATE
MORE CLEARLY,
CONNECT MORE DEEPLY,
AND SHOW UP
WITH MORE CONFIDENCE.

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TENTION IS A
HUMAN PRESENTATION AGENCY THAT SPECIALIZES IN CLARIFYING SPEAKER INTENTION AND CAPTURING AUDIENCE ATTENTION.

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WE HELP EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE, BUSINESSES,
AND BRANDS COMMUNICATE, CONNECT, AND SHINE,
WHEN and where
IT MATTERS MOST.

  • Blue square icon with plus sign, representing TENTION’s We Create service to help shape stories from scratch

    We create

    Just starting out? We can help shape your story from scratch. Let’s build something powerful together — from the ground up.

  • Blue square icon with upward arrow, representing TENTION’s We Polish service to refine, clarify, and elevate presentations

    We polish

    Already have something in motion? We’ll refine, clarify, and elevate it — adding structure, energy, and professional finish.

  • Blue square icon with speech bubble, representing TENTION’s We Consult service for strategy, message sharpening, and vision alignment

    We consult

    Need a sharp second set of eyes? We’ll help you think through strategy, sharpen the message, and stay true to your vision.

WE CATALYZE THE STrategy, story,
and creative spark

STRATEGIC
STORYTELLING

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HIGH STOPPING
POWER CREATIVE

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CONTENT
CURATION

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SMART IDEAS &
FRESH THINKING

DATA VISUALIZATION
& ANIMATION

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HANDS ON
LEADERSHIP TEAM

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ALL
INDUSTRIES

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ALL
TOPICS

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ALL
VENUES

YOU DELIVER WITH confidence,
clarity, AND STYLE