As a speaker coach and business growth strategist, Jess Sato guides female business owners, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs with a social purpose through processes to identify their big idea, speaker preparation, and post-talk impact strategies. Jess has worked with speakers at multiple TEDx events across the United States and China, helping speakers confidently into the red circle to share their big idea.

It is not often that a speaker moves an audience to be fully invested in them as a brand and person. This month, we are celebating an incredibly inspiring woman who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership from Africa to the world. 

Keynote speaking is a dynamic and influential skill that has the potential to shape careers, inspire audiences, and elevate individuals to new heights of success. Whether you are an executive, entrepreneur, or professional seeking to make a lasting impact, the ability to deliver a powerful keynote speech is a valuable asset.

The contemporary workplace is undergoing a seismic shift, demanding more than just technical expertise from its workforce. The term "soft skills" has long been used to encapsulate interpersonal, communication, and behavioral competencies. However, a critical examination of this label is essential as we navigate the complex terrain of professional development.

Scientific studies, delving into the intricacies of the human brain, reveal a remarkable overlap in the neural pathways activated by both music and speech. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies demonstrate that listening to music and processing language engage overlapping brain regions, suggesting a shared cognitive foundation.

Companies face the constant challenge of staying competitive and adapting to ever-evolving industry trends. Central to this challenge is the need to ensure that their workforce possesses the necessary skills to meet the demands of the modern workplace.

Public speaking, often touted as a universal fear, is not merely an apprehension to be dismissed lightly. An emerging body of research has started to illuminate a profound connection between public speaking struggles and trauma.

Public speaking, often deemed a daunting endeavor, has the power to shape not just speeches but lives. When individuals embrace the transformative journey offered by public speaking coaching, they embark on a trajectory of personal and professional growth.

Speech does not happen in a vacuum - unless you're an actor on a stage delivering a monologue. Technology, individualism and modernised cultures have the tendency to isolate our thoughts and experiences of life. Algorithms which feed our own interests don't help with this isolation either.