You are an expert in your field. You want to share knowledge you've worked hard to develop. Your insights are valuable.
You feel like your content is compelling, your points well-reasonsed, your data sound.
Yet when you step in front of an audience, or the moment attention turns towards you, something shifts.
I get it...
You know what to say -- but the moment attention turns toward you, doubt creeps in.
- Doubt creeps in.
- Your voice wavers.
- your palms get sweaty
- your confidence falters
- You wonder if people see you as competent and assured - of if they're noticing the anxiety instead of your message.
Now, I'm passionate about helping people break their resistance to speaking in public and find lasting confidence in front of an audience. Combining 1:1 coaching with the skills I've developed over decades of using my voice in various mediums, I help people to overcome public speaking anxiety for good.
I have decades of experience speaking in front of audiences.
Hi, I'm Allyson.
The gap between knowing and showing
The Paradox
It's estimated that more than 75% of people suffer from some level of anxiety or fear around public speaking. And while it's one of the most common social fears, the root cause of the anxiety varies widely and is as unique as each individual.
Competence and confidence aren't automatic partners. Many accomplished and successful people experience anxiety when all eyes are on them. This isn't about lacking capability. It's about a disconnection between your expertise and message to a presence that commands attention.
And the cost is real. Missed opportunities. Ideas that don't land as powerfully as they should. Lost opportunity for upward career movement.
The gap between what you know and how you present it limits your impact, your career trajectory and your influence.
But, what if that could change?
But most of all, imagine feeling fully CONFIDENT...in who you are and what you're saying
Not only will you learn effective techniques and build concrete skills to speak effectively in any situation, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of what truly holds you back.
We'll work on the resistance that prevents you from feeling comfortable in front of an audience, whether that be in the boardroom, on a conference call or in front of a room full of people.
a 5-session program designed to build sustainable speaking confidence
Introducing: 1:1 Coaching for Public Speaking Mastery
What that looks like in practice
My coaching approach is the same with every client I work with; I coach the energy not the situation. And that applies even more when working on public speaking. We drill down into how your energy is effecting your performance and work to shift your narrative around public speaking.
How We Work Together
we start with awareness
Our time together starts with 1:1 coaching specifically geared towards public speaking and your emotions about it. We focus on your unique experiences and how they influence your confidence in front of an audience.
we break down the resistance:
Your unique set of experiences and exposure forms your feelings, thoughts and reactions to public speaking. We work to identify where the resistance really lies and break that tie for sustainable results.
we build on the skills:
We look at the skills you already bring and weave in new techniques to build a greater understanding of how to approach speaking in any situation.
We CREATE momentum
Through practice and real-time feedback, you'll continue to move forward with a deep understanding of your capabilities. Your confidence will continue to grow as you become more connected to a new set of thoughts and strategies built for around you, for you.
Continuous support for the times in between sessions when you need a thought partner or just some additional feedback.
messaging support
A confidential space for resources, session notes and everything we've built together. You have lifetime access to your dedicated portal.
private client portal
Five private sessions together with 1:1 coaching, skill development and practice on the elements you decide.
5 sessions of 1:1 coaching
What our partnership includes:
real time practice with honest feedback
Practice sessions dedicated entirely to working on skill development and confidence.