Services
Public Speaking
Do you want to command the room, captivate your audience, and deliver your message with visible confidence? As your coach I can help you overcome your fears, highlight your strengths, and develop as a persuasive, effective speaker.
Together, we'll work on:
- Identifying and conquering your speaking anxieties (especially “stage fright” symptoms)
- Developing a confident, authentic presence on stage
- Crafting compelling openings and closings that leave a lasting impression
- Use storytelling techniques to engage and persuade your audience
- Handling Q&A sessions and impromptu speaking situations with ease
Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to take your speaking skills to the next level or a newcomer to the world of public speaking, I'll provide you with the tools, techniques, and support you need to shine in the spotlight!
You will be ready for anything, whether it’s for…
…a large audience in a formal setting (e.g., a conference keynote)
…a smaller group in a business (e.g., a pitch to potential funders) or an intimate event setting (e.g., a wedding toast).
Presentations and Speeches
Are you ready to create presentations that educate, inspire, and motivate your audience? Whether you're delivering…
a high-stakes sales pitch,
an engaging training seminar,
an energizing motivational speech,
or a heartfelt personal tribute
…my coaching will help you craft a message that resonates with your listeners and achieves your goals.
From classrooms to board rooms to the great outdoors, we'll work together to ensure your presentation or speech is well structured for maximum impact, enhanced by visuals, and delivered with confidence and clarity.
We'll focus on:
- Identifying your core message and creating a clear, compelling narrative
- Structuring your presentation for maximum impact and engagement
- Using visuals that enhance your message and keep your audience focused on your message
- Mastering transitions and pacing to keep your audience engaged
- Incorporating various levels of technology, whether you have access to advanced audio/visual technology or even no technology at all
- Tailoring your presentation to different audiences and contexts
Whether you're presenting to colleagues, clients, a conference audience, or family and friends, I'll help you create presentations and speeches that leave a lasting impact and make what you want to happen really happen!
Using your Voice
Your voice is a powerful instrument, but are you using it to its full potential, and more importantly: do you like it? My vocal mastery and delivery coaching will help you find your authentic speaking voice, projecting confidence, and expressing your true self.
We'll work on:
- Discovering your unique vocal qualities and learning to embrace them
- Developing proper breathing techniques for vocal support and projection
- Mastering articulation and diction for clarity and impact
- Using tone, pitch, and inflection to convey emotion and meaning
- Eliminating unwanted vocal habits (filler words, uptalk, monotone delivery, high or low pitch, etc.)
- Protecting your voice and maintaining vocal health during long speaking engagements
I'll help you develop the vocal techniques and confidence to make your message truly resonate with your audience, make you feel more confident in yourself, and enhance your personal and professional lives. Your voice shouldn’t just come out of you, it should come from you!
Process: How We Might Work Together
My coaching process is built on collaboration, customization, and a commitment to your success. When you work with me, we'll find a process tailored to your unique needs, goals, and challenges. There are a few different ways we can work together:
Free Consultation
I have a free 30-minute consultation with each new client. We’ll discuss your goals, how I might be able to help you practically achieve them, and what our work together might look like in your specific situation.
The Personalized Plan
1. Discovery Session: We'll start with an in-depth conversation to identify your public speaking goals and discuss any challenges or concerns you have. This session will lay the foundation for the coaching plan.
2. Customized Coaching Plan: Based on your goals and needs, I'll create a personalized coaching plan that outlines the specific areas we'll work on, the techniques and strategies we'll employ, and the timeline for our coaching sessions. We’ll then work together to revise the plan to better meet your goals.
3. Regular Coaching Sessions: We'll meet regularly (either in-person or online) for coaching sessions focused on developing your skills, practicing techniques, and providing feedback and guidance. Each session will build upon the previous one, ensuring steady progress towards your goals.
4. Practical Exercises and Assignments: Between coaching sessions, you'll have the opportunity to practice and apply what you've learned through practical exercises and assignments. These activities will help reinforce your skills and build your confidence.
5. Ongoing Support and Feedback: Throughout your work, I'll provide ongoing support, feedback, and guidance to help you stay on track and overcome any challenges that arise. I'm committed to being your partner and advocate every step of the way.
6. Celebration and Continued Growth: As you achieve your public speaking goals and milestones, we'll celebrate your success and set new targets for continued growth and development. My goal is to empower you with the skills and confidence to continue thriving long after our work together ends.
One-off (or more-than-one-off) Problem-solving and Confidence sessions
These sessions are for clients I’ve worked with before. We’ll quickly identify goals for the session and work to achieve them.
I’ll be there for you even if just want to have a short meeting to rehearse your speech or presentation and get some last minute advice.
Flexible
I work with clients in person and over video chat. My preference is to work in person if your goal is for an in-person event, but I’m flexible and willing to do what works for you.