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Public Speaking and People Intelligence are critical skills for career success. Invest in yourself, your team, and your organization.

From individual coaching to small group workshops to large presentations—both in person and virtual—Stephanie provides expert training in public speaking and people intelligence.

Stephanie brings her humor, flexibility, and break-the-script mentality to the workplace with ease.

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  • "It was an amazing learning experience! Stephanie's coaching really showed me how to best leverage the speaking opportunity to engage the audience. She not only offered techniques and ideas but also guided me to grow my confidence and passion in public speaking. After my recent presentations, many people told me how much they liked the talk and those elegantly designed elements. One best compliment, ‘the moment you started the seminar with the game play, I knew that this speaker is different.’ Coach Stephanie makes a difference!”

    Jianming Yu, Professor | Iowa State University

  • "Stephanie Salasek makes communication training practical, engaging, and fun. Thanks to her signature style and expertise, she equips audiences with tangible strategies to immediately level up their professional presence, public speaking, and everyday communication skills. Her humor, energy, and storytelling create a dynamic learning experience where participants not only walk away better prepared to deliver when it matters, but also genuinely enjoy the process."

    Kristin Economos, Senior Director | The Adams Leadership Institute at Drake University

  • “Stephanie was funny, authentic, and made emotional intelligence not only approachable but truly engaging through her interactive style. When our internet briefly went down mid-session during the virtual training, she didn’t miss a beat—seamlessly weaving the disruption into her message about the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating the unexpected. It was a perfect example of practicing what she preached. Highly recommend!”

    Mary Clover, Chief Learning and Development Officer | Mechdyne

  • “Pitt State loves working with Stephanie! Her energy and authenticity support engagement and connection among our First Year Students helping to meet our learning objectives for our New Student Programming. Not only that, but she is incredibly kind and easy to work with!“

    Ashley Wadell, Director, First Year Programs | Pittsburg State University

  • "Stephanie is as good as they come! Her delivery came in detail from poignant to powerful, with some humor sprinkled in! Stephanie kept our business leaders from all industry types engaged and interested, adding her flare for education and dynamic interaction a very memorable experience."

    Jan M. Williams, Vice President | Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

  • "Stephanie engaged the audience [at a presentation] and offered so many useful tips that I asked her to work with me one-on-one. Stephanie provides guidance and easy to implement speaking methods to support you. Working with Stephanie has developed my public speaking skills and it has led to increased business. People who have attended my workshops and training programs have become clients. I owe it to Stephanie!"

    Mollie Frideres-Smith, Founder | MFS Consulting, LLC

  • "Stephanie has a passion for developing the soft skills which are so critical for today's professionals. Integrating her understanding of adult learning theory, practical tips and energetic presentation style, Stephanie creates effective and engaging training sessions designed to improve employee performance."

    Dr. Ann Gansemer-Topf, Director | Iowa State University School of Education

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