Biography
Experience/Background
Stephanie transitioned from acting to presenting as a spokesperson and speaker for a national legal organization in southern California. Her success in that capacity inspired leadership to utilize her skills as their speaker trainer. She began developing and refining her unique approach to successful presentation and launched her own company in the years that followed. Stephanie has been working as a performer and presentation coach for more than twenty years. In addition to her individual practice, she partners with leading international executive coaching and leadership development firms. She was a resident coach for New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) for ten years and is a proud “Big Sister” for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization.
Public Speaking
Stephanie delivers highly effective coaching services and communication workshops to professionals in a diverse range of industries. She provides support for preparing and delivering successful and engaging pitches and presentations as well as helping to craft important messaging, running meetings, and managing difficult conversations. She has also coached individuals in preparation for TED Talks.
Confident Communication
Stephanie leverages her background and training as an actor and presenter to provide her clients with customized tools and techniques they can use to prepare for and deliver more engaging, effective communication. With an emphasis on strategic preparation and mindful presence, she helps individuals develop a template to communicate with clear, measurable outcomes reliably and with confidence.
Group Facilitation and Coaching
Stephanie designs and facilitates custom programs to support efforts in communication, presence, and public speaking. She has partnered with diverse groups ranging from boutique and large law firms, diplomats at the United Nations, to train-the-trainer programs for international sales trainers, to marketing strategies for Managing Directors at global investment services corporations. Her 1:1 coaching experience is equally wide-ranging and focuses mostly on high level/high potential individuals.
Education
San Francisco State University - BA, cum laude
Rutgers University: MFA (Masters of Fine Arts)
Member of: Mensa, SAG/AFTRA, Audiofile, New York Coalition of Women in the Arts