Last week I was in Pittsburgh. A luxury hotel group asked me to speak to their team and the focus was on elevating their level of communication with the guests and co-workers.
I thought of us – this community of women who want to share their passion and experience.
And as I started my presentation—often the first sentence or thought can be the most challenging—the mention of having a conversation put us all at ease: me and my audience.
You don’t have to be a “speaker” to start speaking.
You have to care.
That’s it.
That’s the spark – the genuine desire to share what you have learned.
I hear from so many women—brilliant, wise, experienced—who quietly tell me they’ve thought about becoming a certified business etiquette speaker…
Then immediately follow it with:
“I’m not a public speaker.”
“I could never do what you do.”
“I’m not polished enough… confident enough… extroverted enough…”
Here’s the reframe:
You’re not giving a TED Talk.
You’re having a conversation.
You’re guiding. You’re teaching. You’re facilitating.
And guess what? That’s exactly what business etiquette training is.
Teaching Is Speaking. Leading Is Speaking.
You don’t need to perform.
You need to connect.
That’s what I do.
That’s what I help you do.
When I train women to become certified etiquette speakers, I’m not handing them a script. I’m helping them shape their message, honor their voice, and own their presence.
You’re not here to be anyone else.
You’re here to lead a room by simply being you—with a little more direction, a little more polish, and a lot of heart.
Here’s the Truth: The Workplace Needs You
There are companies, schools, and communities right now that are looking for someone like you to come in and teach respect, professionalism, connection, and confidence.
They can’t find you…
If you’re still sitting on the dream.
If you’ve been thinking about becoming certified as a business etiquette speaker—this is your nudge.
An invitation.
Start Before You Feel Ready
You don’t need all the answers.
You don’t need a full website.
You need to start.
Book a small engagement. Offer a lunch-and-learn. Teach one concept to one group.
That’s how this begins.
And if you want to do this professionally, with support and structure? That’s where I come in.
I help women of all backgrounds build their confidence and launch a business that’s been sitting on their heart for years.
Let’s not pass on that desire.
It’s there for a reason.
You Have So Much Value to Offer
If you’ve ever been told you have a presence…
If you care about making the world a little more respectful…
If you believe good manners and communication can change careers, teams, and lives…
You’re already halfway there.
The rest? I’ll help you with.
Click here to learn more about becoming a certified business etiquette speaker →
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Research shows that when women speak up, workplace cultures shift for the better
Link:
https://hbr.org/2024/03/why-women-leaders-are-good-for-business
(Harvard Business Review, March 2024)
Fear of public speaking is more common than you think—and it can be overcome
Link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/speaking-of-psychology/2024/why-we-fear-public-speaking-and-how-to-get-over-it
(Psychology Today, 2024)
