Public Speaking Coaching

Voicing what matters when public speaking in-person or virtually is a big deal, whether in an interview, a meeting of five or in front of a large audience. It’s completely human to feel charged or nervous energy around even the thought of speaking publicly. If we don’t know how to handle this charged energy, it can overwhelm us and take us into survival program states of Fight/Flight or Freeze— making it difficult to communicate. Perhaps you experience difficulties breathing, physical tension, difficulties seeing or hearing, or have trouble pacing your speech or getting your voice to carry or express how you feel about what you’re saying. Or perhaps you numb out and feel disconnected from your message or your audience.

As a public speaking coach, I help you create some initial conditions for yourself that allow you to turn any “charge” around public speaking into what fuels you to speak. We explore presence and mindfulness work, body language, breathing and voice techniques that allow your full self to come to the table.

Who is Public Speaking Coaching For?

Anyone who would like to connect more to themselves and their audiences as a public speaker and who uses their voice as an instrument to ‘voice what matters’ in-person or virtually, whether in more formal presentation settings, lectures, TV or radio broadcasts, meetings, interviews or in important professional or personal conversations. I have worked with business professionals, lawyers, doctors, activists, teachers, diplomats, broadcasters and podcasters. Public Speaking coaching can include:

Body language awareness and how to use body language to feel more grounded, present, congruent with your message and connected with your audience
Breathing and voice techniques that ground you and offer you more vocal power and variety
Tools for managing nerves
Techniques for becoming a better listener, even as you are presenting
Tools for working with visual aids in a way that supports your connection to your audience
Techniques for working on camera and with mics
Tools for using notes in a way that supports your connection to your audience
Rehearsal techniques that help you simultaneously feel prepared and show up authentically in the moment

I offer virtual and in-person private sessions, group classes and workshops. Please be in touch if you’d like more information or to book a session.

To get a flavor of my public speaking coaching, check out some of my YouTube videos, which cover tips on a variety of public speaking topics, including: what do you when nerves cause your voice to shake, how to use eye contact effectively, how to reduce filler sounds like “um” in your speech, how to use notes effectively , how to rehearse presentations effectively and how to listen more effectively while presenting.

“I worked with Christine over 9 months to prepare for the major public speaking role I played in The National Women’s Hall of Fame’s Induction Ceremony, which included numerous speaking engagements throughout the three-day event. From our first interaction, I knew I was in good hands. Christine helped me understand how and why to orient myself to my environment, how to work with my breath and body rather than against it, and how to feel most comfortable in an environment that was anything but. As we got closer to the event, we began working with my actual scripts, which was the turning point. Christine radiates calmness and makes the work achievable by breaking it down into exercises and ideas that I could gradually incorporate into my every day life. I always left our sessions with several things to think about as well as concrete exercises to practice. The lessons I learned and the skills I developed will serve me well for a lifetime to come. Christine supported me throughout the process with humility, expertise, laughter and unwavering support. I felt like she was in my corner from Day One.”

Jennifer GabrielExecutive Director, National Women's Hall of Fame

"Christine is knowledgeable, approachable and incredibly compassionate. Working with her has given me a lot of tools, both practically in terms of how to understand my physiology and speaking patterns, but also the emotional and mental states underpinning how I express myself. I’m incredibly grateful for her insights and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation."

Lulu ValentineModel

"Christine has really helped me to be mindful of my body when speaking publicly. I learned how to be intentional with my posture and my breathing. I recommend her wholeheartedly."

Martin WagnerLawyer

"Christine is the most gifted teacher I have come across in many years. She is extremely knowledgeable and blends theory with practice seamlessly. Her passion for both her topic and teaching is palpable. Most importantly, she has a natural empathy with her students."

Dorothy DelahuntChief Legal & Compliance Officer, London Derivatives Exchange Group