Hi coaches!

First off, let me share how truly excited and grateful I am to be continuing on in this journey as part of our Say Life! Family.

You spoke--we listened! 

We know that many of you LOVE coaching and are helping others, as well as working on increasing your knowledge in skill in the field, AND you also want to step into the realm of speaking and promoting your coaching practice through speaking--whether that be speaking on podcasts or live videos, television or radio interviews, shows, in front of groups, and/or motivational speaking. 

When we found that we were able to help you with that, well...we wanted to help you with that! :D I know we got a chance to learn about sharing your passion on a wider scale in The Say Life!™ Coach Institute, but because our focus needed to be on the ICF core competencies, I am happy to use this platform to go even more in depth on what it is you'd like to learn as it pertains to speaking, getting gigs, and increasing your confidence in that realm. 

Do any of these sound like you?

"I want to use my platform as a coach/motivator/encourager to gain more clients and inspire others, but where do I start?"

"I'd really like to gain publicity for my business and book speaking gigs (TEDx, TV/radio interviews, etc.), but I need help taking the first step."


"I need help crafting this 🔥  talk that I know people will love."

"I really want to market my coaching practice through speaking, but I just don't know how to "put myself out there."
 
"I've always wanted to step into/enhance my motivational speaking skills, but I need a little guidance."

"I have some anxiety around speaking in front of groups, but I know I need to overcome that." 

If any of these sound like you, Coach--you are in the right place!

I know we've gotten a chance to get to know each other through our time together, but juuust in case, I'd like to share some of my experiences with you in case you're wondering, 

"Uhhh, Coach E. You're cool and all, but what qualifies you to teach ME how to become a more confident communicator as it pertains to my coaching practice and motivating others?" 

I'm happy you asked! ;-)

I've earned two bachelor's degrees--one in Mass Communication (Broadcast Journalism) and the other in Spanish (¡Hola!), and I hold a Master's of Science Degree in Applied Communication.

I've interned and worked at several broadcast organizations including CNN Headline News, WBRZ-TV, WVLA-TV, KDAF-TV in Dallas Texas, and others.
For the past five years, I've served professor of communication at a local college where I teach Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Introduction to Communication, and Internship.

These days, in addition to coaching, I've become a media consultant and am the executive producer and host of a local lifestyle morning show on which I develop all content.
   
After submitting a proposal, my family was selected to be nationally featured on HGTV.
As a life coach, I have spoken to thousands of people about personal development and goal setting, and have been featured on a number of news shows, talk shows, and podcasts. I have been selected as a guest writer for well-known sites, as well as been selected as a TEDx Speaker. 
      

Anddd the EXCITING thing is--I can show you how to do some of those same things too! :D
Enough about me! I want to get to know your WHY for being here right now. In the quiz box in the next lesson in this module, please answer the following questions.-Why are you taking your speaking game to the next level? 
-Why NOW?

I will be able to see your answers! We'll discuss next time! 

<3 Elyssa