Public Speaking for Women
In-person coaching in Denver on online training
For women seeking to amplify their voices, lead with conviction, and drive meaningful change, public speaking is an indispensable skill. Developing strong communication and vocal presence is key to confidently delivering impactful presentations, leading meetings effectively, and presenting compelling proposals. Our coaching is dedicated to helping women achieve public speaking excellence.
Empowering Women Through Our Specialized Public Speaking Training
While acknowledging women’s existing public speaking abilities, our specialized classes recognize and address the unique hurdles and experiences they often face. Our training is designed to provide targeted support, not to exclude men, but to empower women in their public speaking journey. Key benefits of this specialized public speaking training include:
Overcoming
Gender Biases
Many women face gender stereotypes or unconscious biases that can affect how their communication is received. We provide strategies to counteract these biases, helping women to speak with authority, manage interruptions, and command the room.
Leadership
Development
Our public speaking coaching is strategically designed to build leadership capabilities, acknowledging the ongoing need for greater female representation in higher-level roles. We empower women to make their voices heard and lead with impact by teaching effective persuasion, engaging storytelling, and a confident executive presence.
Addressing Female
Specific Challenges
Recognizing the distinct obstacles women frequently face – from being interrupted in meetings and fielding minimizing remarks to navigating predominantly male audiences – our training equips them with practical strategies to overcome these hurdles and effectively manage unique audience dynamics.
Social
Conditioning
Socialization often teaches women to prioritize politeness over assertion, leading to hesitation in speaking up. We build the confidence necessary for women to express their views directly and be heard from the start.
Elimination of
unhelpful habits
Women sometimes unknowingly adopt vocal patterns like a high pitch, low volume, or question inflection, which can diminish their impact. Our program helps women identify and overcome these interfering behaviors, replacing them with dynamic and confident communication and voice habits.
Our public speaking classes for women are about empowerment and equipping women with practical communication strategies, confidence, and experience so that they can effectively share their voices in any professional, social, or leadership setting.
Class Topics: Public Speaking for Women
- Master Engaging Delivery: Discover communication strategies for developing interesting and intelligent-sounding speech patterns delivered at an optimal pace and with skilled intonation.
- Project Authority: Learn to conclude your statements with confident, commanding lower tones, establishing you as a knowledgeable expert in your field.
- Communicate with Clarity and Conciseness: Develop the skill of getting straight to the point, ensuring your message is easily understood and impactful.
- Captivate from the Outset: Learn techniques to hook your audience within the crucial first five minutes, establishing yourself as an expert and engaging speaker.
- Command Your Presence: Understand the power of nonverbal communication. Learn to own your space through confident posture, direct eye contact, and intentional gestures that naturally emphasize your key points.
- Become a Vocal Virtuoso: Master your voice by using varied pitch tones to maintain audience interest and effectively control the pacing of your delivery.
- Breathe for Confidence: Learn proper diaphragmatic breathing techniques to speak comfortably, powerfully, and without running out of air.
- Conquer Stage Fright: Discover scientifically-proven physical and cognitive strategies to manage and overcome the fear of public speaking.
- Navigate with Poise: Gain confidence in handling unexpected questions and managing interruptions smoothly and professionally.
- Command Attention and Respect: Acquire the skills to ensure your voice is heard and respected, preventing you from being spoken over or ignored.
Why Choose Us?
Your public speaking journey will be guided by Liz Peterson, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with over two decades of experience specializing in communication and voice mechanics, complemented by decades of dedicated training focused on the unique needs of women. Liz’s extensive background in cognitive behavioral therapy further enhances her coaching approach.
As the author of “Speak like an Expert and Sound like a Leader: Everyone Can be Great at Public Speaking” (4th ed., 2026), which also includes eight hours of audio files for those who prefer podcast-style learning, Liz provides comprehensive resources. Furthermore, your program includes access to an online eLearning class specifically designed for women’s public speaking, featuring 40 instructional videos broken down into manageable lessons that you can revisit as needed.
Through her work with hundreds of women, Liz has developed a profound understanding of their unique public speaking journeys. The heartfelt success stories shared by those she’s coached highlight the personal growth and significant improvements they’ve experienced in confidence, vocal strength, and their ability to communicate effectively.
Achieve Your Speaking Goals with Our Two Private Women's Coaching Programs
5-Session Empowerment for Women - Training in Denver or Online
- Master speech patterns with engaging melody, sharp articulation, and optimal pacing (intonation) to speak fluently and persuasively.
- Learn to overcome ineffective patterns, such as speaking too fast, sounding monotone, or using upward question inflection at the end of statements.
- Implement strategies to remove distracting filler words and address issues such as a thin or nasal voice, or a pitch that is too high.
- Discover and utilize your optimal vocal “Power Spot” to speak with greater strength and impact.
- Learn to move beyond a thin, high-pitched, or nasal vocal quality to achieve a more impactful sound.
- Receive personalized coaching and engage in role-playing scenarios to apply your new public speaking skills in professional contexts.
10-Session Powerhouse Public Speaking for Women - Training in Denver or online
Includes everything from the 5 coaching package plus:
- Learn to breathe deeply and efficiently from your diaphragm, coordinating breath and speech for sustained power in high-demand speaking situations.
- Apply proven physical and cognitive strategies to effectively manage and overcome the fear of public speaking, allowing you to feel and sound self-assured.
- Master proven body language techniques specifically designed to enhance your confidence and project a commanding presence.
- Learn effective writing strategies to create presentations that are clear, impactful, and resonate deeply with your audience.
- Develop the skills to build outstanding slide decks that utilize impactful visuals and minimize text for maximum engagement.
- Learn the art of storytelling to captivate your audience and make any type of presentation more memorable and impactful.
- Benefit from custom-designed coaching tailored specifically to address your individual needs and goals.
We'll Come to You - Public Speaking Workshops for Women in Your Workplace
We provide our onsite training in Denver or will travel to you. Starting the process is easy:
Schedule A Call
Tell us about your group’s needs. We will design training specifically for the women on your team.
Group Size
To ensure ample personalized coaching, we recommend keeping groups to around 7-12 participants for the best results.
Length of Training
We offer several training options, including a half-day (3 hours), a full day (6 hours), and our most popular: a split training where we divide the 6-hour session into two half-day sessions.
We will send a Proposal
After listening to your needs, we will send you a proposal outlining the training objectives, our training methods, and pricing options.
Book Your Training
Next, we will coordinate our calendars and choose a date. We are located in Denver and train onsite nationwide.
Interested in More?
Online eLearning Public Speaking for Women
If live coaching isn’t the best option for you, we offer a dynamic, self-paced online eLearning class specifically for women’s public speaking. Learn at your own speed, and benefit from included live coaching sessions! This is also a great solution for team training, with bulk discounts available. Learn more about our online eLearning for women.
One-Day Public Speaking Workshop Onsite in Denver or Attend Virtually
Quickly gain essential skills to strengthen your public speaking skills and master effective presentation delivery in our intensive one-day public speaking workshop. Attend in person in the Denver metro area or join us virtually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes Your Public Speaking Classes Different for Women?
Our classes are designed with the unique communication challenges women often face in professional settings. From softer voice projection and higher pitch to nervous speaking habits, we help women refine their vocal presence, enhance leadership image, and speak with confidence and authority. This is not just voice training — it’s leadership training through communication.
Who Are These Classes Best Suited For?
These classes are ideal for professional women, executives, entrepreneurs, team leaders, and anyone who wants to speak more powerfully and persuasively. Whether you’re giving boardroom presentations, pitching to clients, leading a team, or simply want to elevate your presence, this training is for you.
What Specific Skills Will I Learn?
You’ll learn to:
- Project your voice with power and clarity
- Eliminate nasality and high-pitched tones
- Use business-appropriate intonation to sound more professional
- Master diaphragmatic breathing for stronger delivery
- Eliminate nervous habits and vocal breaks
- Use body language effectively to reinforce your message
- Speak with greater confidence, persuasion, and leadership presence
- Handle questions and unexpected scenarios with poise
Are the Classes Available Online or Only in Denver?
We offer both! Our classes are available in-person at our Denver office and online through live, interactive sessions. You can also opt for self-study materials or book us for on-site corporate training across the U.S.
Will This Help With My Fear of Public Speaking?
Yes. Many women come to us with performance anxiety or fear of public speaking. We teach practical tools to manage nervousness, eliminate anxious behaviors, and speak with calm, confident control. Our supportive environment empowers you to step out of your comfort zone.
What Is “Business Intonation,” and Why Is It Important?
Business intonation refers to the melodic and rhythmic patterns of speech that sound authoritative and professional in a business context. It eliminates patterns like “up-speak” or overly casual tones, helping you speak with clarity, impact, and credibility.
Is This Only About Voice Coaching, or Does It Include Presentation Training Too?
Our classes go beyond voice work. We also teach you how to organize and deliver engaging presentations, use body language, improve articulation, and command attention during meetings, interviews, or public speaking events.
Get Started With Public Speaking Training Today!
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your communication goals.
