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For professionals whose expertise is unquestioned but whose impact gets diluted. Transform pushback into influence with presence that works when stakes are high.
They seek your expertise behind closed doors, rely on your analysis to make critical decisions, and quietly acknowledge your essential role… Yet in the room, when it matters most, your contributions don’t command the influence they deserve.
You know the pattern all too well…
Every presentation where your meticulously researched recommendations get watered down in implementation.
Every stakeholder conversation where you watch less knowledgeable voices shape the direction while your insights become mere footnotes.
You’ve got indispensable expertise, but your influence is invisible.
The solution?
You don’t need theatrical presentation techniques or surface-level communication tips. You need frameworks that translate your depth of understanding into genuine authority:
Presence that works when stakes are high, when time is short, and when personalities are challenging. You need messaging that ensures your expertise receives not just acknowledgment, but the implementation and recognition it warrants.
The Speak Wells Method: A Neuroscience-Based Approach for Transforming Pushback Into Authority
Our 3 phases of change:
We identify the specific patterns undermining your impact. (Sometimes it’s something as simple as your vocal inflection, your message structure, or even how you handle the first 30 seconds of pushback)
Build mental frameworks that work under pressure, not just in perfect conditions
Practice until your natural authority becomes your default mode, not something you have to remember to “turn on”
The Speak Wells Method is designed to help you walk into any high-stakes situation, from boardroom presentations, to difficult stakeholder conversations, to impromptu in-person or virtual meetings, with the quiet authority that makes people stop, listen, and act on your expertise.
Our Mission:
When you’re the go-to person for complex information, critical decisions, and stakeholder alignment, the pressure to communicate effectively is immense. I know this firsthand.
The gap between what I knew and how I communicated it was painfully clear. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others bridge that gap.
With 20+ years of experience, an MFA in Theater, certifications in Hypnosis, extensive neuroscience training, and a position as Adjunct Faculty at NYU Stern School of Business, I’ve developed a methodology specifically for analytical minds who need practical, not performative, solutions.
The breakthrough came when I realized that communication isn’t about eliminating your natural style, learning scripts of manufacturing fake confidence.
It’s about amplifying what already works while fixing what doesn’t.
Sometimes the solution is as simple as how you stand or clarifying your message. Sometimes it requires rewiring the unconscious patterns that sabotage your presence. Either way, the transformation is about becoming more authentically yourself, not performing a role that feels foreign.
Confidence Isn’t Performed. It’s Embodied
Traditional communication coaching focuses on surface behaviors — speak louder, make more eye contact — while ignoring the underlying mental frameworks that determine whether you’re truly heard. Our neuroscience-based method targets the root system of influence.
When you’re facing competing demands, impossible timelines, and strong personalities who don’t make space for thoughtful voices, standard advice fails. You need a methodology that works under real pressure.
The Speak Wells Method works with both your conscious strategies and unconscious patterns, using evidence-based techniques that create sustainable change, not temporary fixes.
That’s why I’m still coaching myself, still improving and still learning. Besides, this work matters so much to me. I don’t believe in turning you into someone else. I believe in revealing the natural authority that’s already there, waiting to be unlocked.
Here’s what happens when brilliant professionals finally learn to command attention without compromising authenticity…
Who we help:
Senior managers, middle managers, and directors who’ve mastered the technical expertise needed for their roles, but face the complex task of translating knowledge for multiple audiences, from C-suite briefings to team mentoring.
Consultants, lawyers, and specialists who interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, turning complex analysis into actionable insights while managing competing priorities.
Ambitious professionals one to two levels from VP or partner status who recognize that communication skills are their next career accelerator.
20+ years experience
20,000+ presentations coached
Clients across Fortune 500 companies, global law firms, and financial services leaders
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Shearman & Sterling
D.E. Shaw & Co.
Ameriprise Financial
Sullivan & Cromwell
NYU Stern School of Business (Adjunct Faculty)
NYU School of Professional Studies
The New School
Beyond
Most communication training treats symptoms, not causes. You’re told to “project authority” without explanation of how to actually do that when managing competing stakeholders and strong personalities who don’t naturally make space for thoughtful voices.
Generic presentation skills miss what analytical minds need most:
Surface-level techniques crumble when you’re translating complex expertise for audiences who want both depth and simplicity.
What’s Missing: The mental frameworks that transform overwhelming situations into opportunities to demonstrate quiet authority. This is the difference between knowing your material and commanding the room.
We respect your analytical mind while providing practical frameworks that work when the stakes are highest. Here’s how our process works:
step 1
Assess the Invisible Patterns
Here, we identify specific patterns undermining your presence, like the senior executive whose sarcastic demeanor contradicted his valuable insights, or the consultant whose eye contact patterns diminish her credibility.
Why it matters: You can’t fix what you can’t see. Most brilliant professionals have blind spots that are easily correctable once identified. You just need the right expert to show you what these are.
Clarity gained: You understand exactly what’s been sabotaging your impact, often finding it’s a simpler fix than you imagined.
step 2
Build Mental Frameworks That Work Under Pressure
We’ll help you learn specific response frameworks for handling unexpected questions and organizing complex information quickly. We’ll practice techniques for maintaining your train of thought when interrupted and methods for prioritizing your message points based on your audience’s needs.
Why it matters: When executives interrupt your presentation with concerns, or when clients suddenly question your methodology, these practiced frameworks prevent the internal panic that derails your authority.
Clarity gained: You’ll have go-to structures for organizing your thoughts in any high-stakes situation. Whether responding to a challenging question in a meeting or articulating complex recommendations in a time-constrained client call, you’ll know exactly what to do and how to convey it for maximum impact.
step 3
Embody Your Natural Authority
Through deliberate practice with video analysis, we make these frameworks second nature. You learn to occupy rooms with quiet confidence that invites attention rather than demanding it.
Why it matters: Real transformation happens when you stop performing confidence and start embodying it as your natural way of being. You don’t want to think about this, you want it to be second nature.
Clarity gained: You command attention not by changing who you are, but by fully becoming who you already are professionally and personally.
step 4
Master Audience Adaptation
Finally, you’ll be able to read rooms and adapt your message across different stakeholder groups while maintaining authentic authority, whether speaking to technical teams or C-suite executives.
Why it matters: Your expertise must translate clearly whether explaining complex analysis to colleagues or presenting strategic recommendations to decision-makers.
Clarity gained: You become the essential translator; the bridge between complexity and clarity that organizations depend on.
Timeline
For individual coaching, we typically work with clients over 3-6 sessions in a period of 2-6 months. Corporate programs are custom-designed based on organizational needs.
Key Tools Used
Video analysis, personalized feedback, evidence-based composure techniques, stakeholder-specific frameworks, and impromptu speaking structures.
Success Factors
This methodology honors both analytical thinking and authentic presence. By blending science and soul, we provide you with clear structures while respecting your unique voice and communication style.
Evidence
20 years of refinement across thousands of clients and dozens of industries has shown that addressing root causes creates sustainable transformation that becomes second nature rather than requiring ongoing effort.
Potentially. But brilliant professionals often spend years overthinking what could be addressed in just weeks with the right diagnosis and frameworks.
From being the person whose slides are skipped through to becoming the voice that makes executives lean forward in their chairs; this is the transformation our clients experience.
Ready to transform expertise into undeniable authority? Here’s how we can work together…
Program Overview:
Signature Program: Communicating Leadership (Small Group Coaching)
Who it’s for: Senior managers, directors, and high-potential leaders ready to master expert-level communication nuances. Perfect for those managing complex stakeholder relationships, wanting to build authentic authority.
What’s included: Four intensive sessions combining Powerful Presentations, Impromptu Speaking, and individual coaching for up to 8 participants. We dive into practical frameworks that translate leadership thinking into compelling communication.
Timeline: 8-12 weeks with ongoing support
Results: Command attention in any situation, handle challenging stakeholder conversations with composure, influence without intimidation.
Individual Executive Coaching
Who it’s for: Leaders who need fully customized approaches for high-stakes situations, from board presentations to crisis communications.
What’s included: Deep-dive sessions creating optimal preparation strategies for everything from team meetings to keynotes. Fully personalized system for delivery, preparation, organization, and mental fortitude.
Timeline: 3-6 sessions over 2-6 months
Results: Unshakeable confidence and authority that becomes your natural way of being.
How We Work Together: This isn’t generic advice or high-level theory, nor is it spoon-feeding. We see this as a strategic partnership for professionals who value truly transformative results.
Expect direct feedback, specific techniques tailored to your analytical style, and accountability between sessions. You’ll receive frameworks you can implement and see results from right away.
What’s Included
Core Components:
Video Analysis and Personalized Feedback: See exactly what’s working and what needs adjustment
Evidence-Based Composure Techniques: Scientific methods to channel energy and remain calm under pressure
Stakeholder Communication Frameworks: Specific strategies for different audiences
Impromptu Speaking Systems: Organize thoughts in the moment with clear structures
Executive Presence Development: Verbal and non-verbal strategies that convey authority without arrogance
Support Structure
Pre-session assessments to identify your specific needs
Written materials and resources for ongoing reference
Follow-up support to ensure sustainable change
Emergency consultation availability for high-stakes situations
Success Setup: Immediate clarity session to identify your specific communication patterns and create a targeted improvement plan.
What’s NOT Included: Generic presentation tips, one-size-fits-all approaches, or surface-level confidence techniques that don’t work under real pressure.
Investment & Process
Schedule a 30-minute consultation to assess your specific communication challenges and determine the best program fit. We’ll discuss your specific situation, identify potential roadblocks, and recommend the most efficient path forward based on your goals and timeline.
Qualification:
This work is designed specifically for ambitious professionals who recognize that communication effectiveness is their next career accelerator. Our ideal clients have mastered their technical expertise but know that leadership influence requires a different skillset — one that honors their analytical mind while amplifying their impact.
What You’ll Gain From The Strategy Session:
We’ll identify exactly what’s undermining your presence and create a targeted improvement plan. You’ll walk away with at least one actionable technique you can implement in your very next meeting, plus complete clarity about your path forward. Even if we never work together beyond this session, you’ll have insights that create immediate results.
It’s natural to have questions when embarking on this kind of journey, so please check out our most frequently asked questions below…
The problem with most programs is that they focus on symptoms without addressing root causes. Our approach works with both conscious and unconscious patterns, creating sustainable change tailored specifically to your analytical mind, your individual role or organization, and your unique stakeholder challenges.
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Ready to Command the Attention Your Expertise Deserves?
Stop settling for being the brilliant person in the background. Your expertise matters too much to be lost in translation or drowned out by louder voices.
Let’s spend 30 minutes identifying exactly what’s been undermining your presence, show you the specific frameworks that will fix it, and create a clear path forward.
If you want to work with us, great, we can discuss that. If not, you’ll still walk away with valuable insights you can implement immediately.
Either way, you’ll have clarity about what’s been holding you back and what to do next.
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