what it takes to be
interesting & engaging
in public.
do it anyway !
are the 4 most
dangerous words in
the English language.
It's not about you...
…it’s about your message.
Writing a ‘how-to book; on a performance-based skill isn’t easy and I credit my brilliant Harvard-grad editor for making it all come together. It’s a lean (70 pages) primer on what you need to know. Plus, the audio version is now available…I’m proud of both.
Listen to a clip of my audio book here:
Welcome
You are among friends here at On Speaking Terms… where teaching you how to become a confident, self-assured and authoritative speaker has been our singular specialty for 25 years.
We do this by showing you how to make smart, effective choices for your event so that you are both engaging and memorable. Everything from what to say, what not to say, what to wear, what to eat and how to manage your nerves. The process is organic. Everyone has something of value as a voice to be heard, and we ensure that your voice is true to who you are and what you believe in.
Because we believe in excellent results and we believe in you.
What is My Goal ?
The goal that I’m after is to get more or less everybody to be able to comfortably connect with their audiences, with their communities, their colleagues, their people.
I don’t care what sector, who you are, where you’ve been or where you’re going.
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life. Click on the link to hear about some of the more unusual circumstances I’ve found myself in over the last 25 years.
How I can help you ...
Being at ease and feeling comfortable in multiple public situations is a challenge for many of us, myself included. And “I’ll just wing it” (four of the most dangerous words in the English language) is never a good plan.
A good presenter knows how to prepare well, and treats it like a performance. I can teach you how to prepare so that you get the absolute most out of your time in the spotlight. It’s a win for you and a win for the people listening to you.
Life Changing Process
Your guide to finding the personal and professional improvement programs to fit your needs.
Learn
We start you off with what you need to know, plus what you need to forget, about speaking in public.
Prepare
You learn how to make the best choices for your personal style and message.
Practice
This is an essential step (often overlooked) at refining your delivery and fully owning your message.
Soar
Your world will change in wonderful ways when people get a good look at who you are and what you stand for.
And just to show you that I practice what I preach, this picture was taken at an event that some of my clients spoke at. Once there, I had no trouble approaching Don Cheadle and talking to him because of… confidence in myself.
Too often we feel “paralysis by analysis” but when you’re comfortable with yourself you can likely talk to anyone.
What Clients Say
" I want to thank you so much for the wonderful workshop you provided for our group of administrators...It was a joy to work with you and I really look forward to our conversations in the future.""
We have never had group discussions of subjects and experiences as meaningful as the ones we had over the past few days with you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
In just a few short classes, Katie has worked with me to increase my confidence and clarify my message. Having Katie as an ally is one of the best things you can do for your career or business.
Katie is as authentic and straightforward as they come. Always willing to lend a hand, she's a terrific listener and is adept at extracting just the right content from what you say and helping to bring it to life. Reading her book, It's Not About You, It's About Your Message" is like listening to a wise friend with plenty of experience under their belt. If you want to learn not only to hook but to hold your audience, be sure to involve Katie in your plans.
Katie has helped me dramatically as she offered perspectives I hadn't ever thought of when planning and preparing a speaking event. She is straight-forward and offers great positive support in pursuing speaking opportunities.
Katie is a joy to work with. She is passionate about what she does, and that passion came through in her keynote address. She is extremely enthusiastic, creative, and knowledgeable, and I look forward to working with her in the future!
Katie is a true gem! She has a rare quality to help you believe in yourself and reach your full potential. As a coach and public speaking expert, she personalizes her approach, is thoughtful in her feedback and helps you set goals to overcome hurdles. Her most valuable quality is that she truly cares.