The speaker & public speaking coach for professionals who want to actually enjoy leading from the front of the room (or on Zoom).
FOR MANAGERS, DIRECTORS + C-SUITE EXECS WHO NEED TO DELIVER THE RIGHT MESSAGE WHEN THE PRESSURE’S ON.
“Working with Marianna was like upgrading from a handwritten map to a GPS! She helped me sharpen the core message of our company, so that it landed with clarity and confidence. She encouraged me to distill our story, making every word count. And most importantly she helped me connect emotionally with the audience. Whether you’re pitching or presenting, Marianna is the coach who’ll make sure you don’t just speak, but that you resonate!”
— BRIAN MCGOVERN | CEO | THE BABY ACADEMY
Get out of your head.
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Organize your thoughts.
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Stop rambling.
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Navigate your nerves.
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Rock your TED talk.
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Connect with your audience.
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Lead better meetings.
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Tell a great story.
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Stop "umming" and other anxious fillers.
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Add humor.
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Slow down and relax.
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Master "on the spot" moments.
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Get out of your head. ✱ Organize your thoughts. ✱ Stop rambling. ✱ Navigate your nerves. ✱ Rock your TED talk. ✱ Connect with your audience. ✱ Lead better meetings. ✱ Tell a great story. ✱ Stop "umming" and other anxious fillers. ✱ Add humor. ✱ Slow down and relax. ✱ Master "on the spot" moments. ✱
Want to improve your public speaking skills?
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Keynote presentations
Employee trainings
Team leadership
Board meetings
Sales calls
Career and company success depends upon how we communicate with others in a wide range of situations.
YOU CAN OVERCOME SPEAKING ANXIETY + OVERWHELM.
No-one is born knowing how to speak eloquently.
Think of public speaking like a muscle that can be strengthened with the right support and resources.
THREE WAYS TO WORK WITH US:
SPEAKING
Keynote Presenter
Motivational Speaker
Event Host
Panel Expert
WANT TO ELEVATE HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES + REACHES GOALS WITHOUT GETTING SIDETRACKED BY MOUTH MISFIRES?
WORKSHOPS
Organize + Develop A Great Story
Get A Handle On Your Nerves
Field Questions + Curve Balls
Prep + Deliver Like A Pro
DOES YOUR CURRENT JOB (OR DREAM CAREER) NEED YOU TO CONQUER SECRET SPEAKING INSECURITIES + STEP INTO A LEADERSHIP ROLE?
COACHING
Presenting In The Zoom Era
Successful + Timesaving Meetings
Speaking With Strength
Managing Your Nerves
GET A WORKSHOP TAILORED TO YOUR PRESSING NEEDS + WALK AWAY WITH NEW TOOLS EVERYONE CAN PUT TO GOOD USE IMMEDIATELY.
We work with clients on-site, virtually, or in-person in our Chicago + Charlotte offices.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“If you run a business of any kind, presenting and public speaking are just about the most important skills you can develop. Marianna helped me learn how to build a structured talk, and more importantly, helped me ‘get out of my head.’ If you want to grow your business or lead your team to the next level, I highly recommend Marianna’s coaching.”
LOU KOTSINIS | CO-FOUNDER + CEO | BCS INTERACTIVE
“We needed a seasoned public speaking trainer to coach our executives for an internal leadership summit. Marianna immediately puts you at ease and quickly identifies areas of opportunity to sharpen your story and delivery. She provides sound counsel on how to overcome challenges and shares that feedback in a way that is productive and respectful.”
JENNIFER DAVIS | HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS + PR | GLANBIA
“We hired Marianna to give a workshop to around ten small business owners. I was most delighted by Marianna's ability to read the room and make adjustments on the fly. She could really tell what parts of the workshop were hitting home for the participants and which were not and as a result she was able to seamlessly spend more time in the areas of interest.”
PAUL CAVALIERI | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | POLSKY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
“I was looking for specific help to overcome my discomfort and dread when speaking to the media. In our first few coaching sessions I began to understand my discomfort and ways to address it. I now feel more confident and in control of my message because I have learned to relax and focus on the story. Working with Marianna was amazing!”
BRENDA BATTLE | CHIEF DIVERSITY + INCLUSION OFFICER | UNIV. OF CHICAGO MEDICINE
FUN FACTWORKING WITH A PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT CAN UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR CAREER + BUSINESS.
100% of our clients who are going for a promotion, get said promotion after freeing themselves from the limits of public speaking panic.
“The team noticed changes in their audience participation after going through the workshop, and feedback in surveys from their customers indicated that they appreciated the methods of teaching and presenting, which were a direct result of Marianna’s workshop.”
— NIKOLAS KLAKOW | SR. AUDIOLOGY & EDUCATION MANAGER | PHONAK
ARTICLES + VIDEOS SO YOU CAN STOP DREADING SPEAKING UP
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