"I Speak like a Natural."
" Before I spoke about my book I was searching the internet for words like 'voice' and 'speaking more loudly', because people were always saying "Yeah, I can't hear you, you need to speak up." And I would say "I can't that's my voice. I can't speak up."
Now people come up to be and say "You are such a natural speaker. I wish I could do what you do."
Well let me tell you! It took time and practice. It was nerve wracking at times, but working with Danielle is fun and supportive and exciting to do. "
~ Lea Elliott, Author, Biologist, Sustainability Catalyst
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If you do the work, you will get the results. Or your money back.
This comprehensive speaker training will make you a world class speaker in one year or less!
A 12 month immersive program that will help you become the speaker you've always dreamed of: Confident, Clear, Charismatic.
Leave a lasting impact. Every time.
Some form of public speaking is inevitable in business.
For those of us who are Speaking to Sell it is inevitable, but even the most introverted solopreneur is called upon for Facebook “Lives”, Industry Conferences, Online Summits, or just good old Sales Presentations.
Speaking (on stage or online) is essential to the modern business model.
And that can be scary.
Because no matter how much you practice on your own, you're left facing the same fears, the same anxieties that cripple your ability to truly connect with your audience. Your inner critic amplifies every mistake, making each speaking opportunity feel like an insurmountable challenge.
You know what I’m talking about, right?
That's why we created: Master The Art Of Speaking!
This course is for you if…
You know that you want to speak; in order to build your business, but your nerves are holding you back
You miss speaking opportunities because you’re waiting to get your script “perfect”
You’re excited to improve your speaking skills; you know that there’s more, but you don’t know where to start
You are speaking but so-far it feels awkward or inauthentic
You’re not getting the results you want from speaking; you’re following all the steps but you’re not attracting or converting the right people
Master The Art Of Speaking
Stage 1: Master Your Voice
Master the physical mechanics of speech (like resonance, projection, articulation, breath support etc) using techniques from acting and singing training to build a healthy, sustainable, expressive voice that you LOVE and that represents your best, most authentic, powerful self.
Stage 2: Master Speaking on Camera
Get truly comfortable being your wonderful weird and quirky self on camera! Create a social media strategy that suits your business model. Get comfortable both hosting interviews and being interviewed by media. Create and market an online course - from conception to delivery.
Stage 3: Master the Business of Speaking
Create a signature talk using my unique Scriptless System. Modularize your material so that you can deliver a 5 minute, 30 minute, or two hour talk with ease. Along with all the technical aspects of public speaking (visual aids, storytelling, mic technique, positioning an offer etc), get all the business stuff done: create a sizzle reel, media page, start booking and delivering talks, all with your coach by your side!
By the time you exit this training you won't be READY to be a world class speaker, you WILL ALREADY BE a world class speaker, with multiple successful engagements already under your belt!
I make you 3 promises:
1 - You will never be alone, I will hold your hand all the way. Think of me as your built-in parachute.
2 - This is the only speaker training you will ever need (if anything is missing we’ll add it for free)
3 - Do the work and reach your goal. This process is reliable and repeatable. If you do the work, you will get the results. Or your money back.
What's in the Box...
The Scriptless Speech
What if you never needed to memorise a single sentence ever again?
My Unique Scriptless Speech Distillation Technique allows speakers to create a Powerful, Polished Presentation in a way that is Fast, Flexible, and Fun!
Adaptable content means that:
You will always be within time - no matter how much you have been given.
Your talk is relevant and dynamic. You can engage your audience on a level that a memorised script would never allow.
You will be every organiser's best friend, speaking directly to the needs of each group as well as adapting to any last minute changes without complaint.
Your confidence levels grow exponentially as you become accustomed to adapting on the fly.
"Danielle creates such a safe space."
" I knew if I was going to do coaching of any kind, even one on one, I’d have to improve my speaking skills and not look so nervous. I didn’t want to and I knew I was going to hate it but I also knew I had to do it.
When I was a teenager I developed this childlike voice. I tried to make it deeper, I was so self conscious about it. On the phone or at work, just to be taken seriously. To feel like grown up as well. So learning about resonance and pitch meant a lot to me. It’s tied to a lot of deeper stuff of course. This kind of work also impacts other areas of your life that have nothing to do with public speaking, even just socialising. They way you view yourself. Everything.
Danielle creates such a safe space. There’s a lot of empathy going on. You can tell she cares about every person in the class. I was really out of my comfort zone but I’m proud of myself that I did it and I can hear the difference in my voice."
~ Monique Hastings, Entrepreneur
Unflappable Confidence
Be an unflappable force to be reckoned with!
Not only can you take changes in program schedules and venue details in your stride, but you can actually use them to your advantage.
Get SO GOOD at rapid, graceful, recoveries that a flub or mistake on your part does not fluster you or create an awkward disconnect between you and your audience. Instead you know how to turn them into relationship gold. You can ride the distractions and mistakes with ease to stay present, focused, connected, and on track.
There's no space for imposter syndrome to grow because you are constantly calibrating to reality data. You no longer fear being judged by others because you know exactly where you are in your journey. You can show up as your authentic, messy, quirky, wonderful, talented, magical weirdo self free of concern about what others think because you have unshakeable knowledge of your value.
"I got everything I wanted plus more."
" I came in wanting to articulate better and to be able to speak loudly without losing my voice. I knew that I needed some kind of coaching. Before I worked with Danielle I practised a talk in our quiet dining room. I got 20 minutes into it and lost my voice.
Now my voice does project better. I never get any strain. I think that I can articulate more clearly. And I got a lot more in terms of confidence and to get in touch with the emotion of speech. That was a big surprise to me, how powerful that was. So I got everything I wanted out of the training plus more. "
~ Pierre Zakarauskas Ph.D. Scientist and Entrepreneur
Mastering the Mechanics of Speech
Your voice-body is an agile instrument of expression and you have learned everything about how to play your own unique tune.
You never have to THINK about how long to pause, what vocal variety or volume to use at this part of the story, is your posture OK, are you speaking too fast, or mumbling, what your hands are doing...
You have learned those skills and put the muscle memory in your body so that it operates on instinct, allowing you the freedom to concentrate on your message and your joyful connection and presence with your audience.
You have a physical practice that means you are always only 10 minutes away from being in top speaking condition, even if you haven't slept or have a cold. You can turn your "stage presence" on with the flick of an imaginary switch.
" I really like how this terrifying scary monster (public speaking) is actually built up of fundamental building blocks. It's really about focusing on the steps: the framing and all those aspects, which then places it within our control and not something that's just going to end up like a pie in the face. "
~ Paula Kent, Author
Quirky Camera Confidence
You will know exactly as much (or as little) as you need to in order to create professional grade videos that make an impact. You understand how your brand and your style interact with the medium of video (both live and pre-recorded) and you have a permanent space in your office or home that is set up to catch your good side.
You feel like YOU on camera! You speak through the camera, not to it. You've created such a strong relationship with your audience that you can feel that connection even when you are alone in your basement and they are elsewhere, watching you at a different time. You're relaxed, energised, and authentically engaging.
Industry Experience with Support
Speaking is part of your business, but no business is exactly the same. We work together to make sure your speaking strategy matches your unique needs. If you already have a business plan, we'll fill in any gaps. If you don't have one, we'll design and test a plan to your satisfaction.
Along with the "business portfolio" you may want to build (a sizzle reel, one sheet, media page etc), you'll be finding, applying for (and choosing between) speaking engagements. Before the end of the training you will already have multiple speaking engagements under your belt. I'll help you prepare for each talk, debrief afterwards, and create a long term plan with you for your continued growth.
The Tangibles...
Yes, you'll gain amazing mastery in speaking confidence and personal presence, but that's a tough thing to measure. Let's talk about things you can touch!
By the end of this program you will have:
1. A complete, polished, modularised, signature talk that you can adapt to fit 5, 15, 30, 45, and 60 minute speaking slots.
2. Video of the 60 minute version of you doing an amazing job delivering your signature talk!
3. A professionally edited speaker sizzle reel including your signature talk, b-roll of you speaking at other engagements, and voice-over done by you.
4. An online course designed by you to fit the needs of your business.
5. A "media page" for you website including a one-sheet, bio, headshot, testimonials, and sizzle reel.
6. A basic audience funnel to capture and convert leads.
7. The beginnings of a content library for your YouTube / Podcast / TV Show / Group Lives or whatever platform and format works for you.
8. A 10 minute warm up routine to get you into peak performance shape any day of the week. Plus a 90 minute "vocal maintenance" warm up to do every few weeks to keep you in ship speaking shape.
9. A plan to take your speaking to the next level and keep growing to achieve your unlimited potential.
"I Speak much more freely now."
" Danielle has a way of pointing out strengths. And just being able to work with whatever else is appearing. When I would screw up she helped me to not be so hard on myself and not take it so seriously. There's no judgement. There's just moving through. How can we work through this moment.
I really loved the practical part of the training. Because I think the body does need to be trained in order to be used. It’s a vessel. And we don’t get taught that anywhere else.
I speak so much more freely now. I have more confidence. I feel better about what I do because I feel like I have something to bring to the table. "
~ Rev Wendy Yacboki, Inner Source Coaching, Wedding Officiant
"I'm more playful onstage."
" Danielle is not the typical speaker trainer. She isn't about counting 'ums' and 'likes' and other boring tactics to help shape you into a 'competent' speaker. If you want that, go to toastmasters. That is not what Danielle does.
Working with Danielle, I found my voice. I found my true voice to speak up, tell my story, and enjoy communicating authentically and passionate with others, whether one-on-one or one to many. If you look at my LinkedIn Profile, you'll see that I was speaking to crowds of up to 5000 way back at the beginning of my career with Oxford University Press.
It's not that I could not stand on stage and speak. I could. But I left the real me shaking in a corner while the imposter me put on a brave face for the crowd.
When I met Danielle, that all changed. She stripped away the silly tactics I had been taught until the real me stood on stage and connected with my audience authentically. Working with Danielle was one of the best decisions I made. Plus, I now have an amazing friend who still supports me.We have many moments in our everyday to connect with others. If you want those moments to be authentic (powerful, joyful, you choose who you are), work with Danielle. "
~ Melody Owen, Nutritious Truth Publishing, Author Nation
