Meet the Professionally Speaking Team

Dedicated to your success

Stephanie is a strategic communication advisor specializing in high-stakes presentations.  Her methodology is based on more than 30 years’ experience mentoring every level of professional, from newly minted executives up through the C-Suite echelons and into the President’s cabinet.

Today she is a trusted consultant and speaker coach for companies ranging from early-stage start-up to Fortune 500. Highly regarded for her warm and insightful style, Stephanie provides solid principles and personalized feedback, transforming even the most reluctant speakers into compelling communicators at companies like Mindtree, Vans and International Paper. She has also developed a strong following at elite institutions such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill as well as serving as a TEDx speaker coach.

Stephanie’s passion is helping each client identify and maximize his or her personal presentation style, believing the best speakers are steeped in authenticity.

Her first book, Talk on Water: Attaining the Mindset for Powerhouse Presentations, was a #1 Hot New Release in Business Communications on Amazon in 2018.  For the past seven years, she has also been a regular contributor to SmartBrief, the leading digital publisher of targeted business news.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s in Speech Communications & Education and a Master’s in Organizational Communications & Business.

Strategic Partners

Professionally Speaking’s strategic partners are seasoned professionals with expertise in message development, media and PowerPoint production, platform skills, teleprompter use, media training, and more.