Public Speaking

Make a Lasting Impression by Becoming a Layered and Dynamic Speaker

Unless you’ve had years of training in theater, debate, improvisation, vocal performance or practice within the workplace, you might be nervous, rigid, overly rehearsed, or struggling to get your main point across by providing information that isn’t relevant. Let’s fix that.


Q: WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING HAVE IN COMMON?
-Preparing for a job interview or audition
-Building your personal brand as a content creator or entrepreneur
-Writing college admissions essays and post doc research
-Pitching your brand or product to investors 
-Presenting to colleagues in the workplace
-Sharing research with peers
-Leading a team or organization 
-Bringing visibility to your cause 

A: A GOOD STORY WILL EXPONENTIALLY INCREASE YOUR VALUE


MY APPROACH
-Asses individual strengths and weaknesses
-Set clear goals and steps to achieve them 
-Provide techniques to navigate your nerves and fear of unknown factors
-Practice “failing” in a low stakes and honest space
-Discover your “it factor” so your authentic voice comes through
-Tailor all my coaching sessions to each individual client

LET’S IMPROVE YOUR STORYTELLING
-Identify vivid anecdotes that give you a roadmap and make your story memorable 
-Cut the fat and leave your audience wanting more
-Ditch formulaic approach that make you appear stiff/ uncomfortable or phony/ too ”Hollywood”  
-Lead with your convictions so your passion for the material is clearly felt

MY EXPERIENCE
-Writer and director of theater film and dance
-Commercial casting director for brands like L’Oreal and J. Crew
-Experienced public speaker in front of groups of 15 to 1500
-Drama and performing arts instructor
-Founder of 501c3 Harlem Dance Club where I’m a leader responsible inspiring grassroots volunteers and cultivating the next generation of leadership