public speaking training
Speak with confidence. Connect with clarity. Lead with presence.
Public speaking is one of the most powerful skills you can master - yet it's also one of the most feared. Whether you're addressing a boardroom, a conference stage, or a team meeting, the ability to speak with clarity and confidence defines how others see your leadership.
Shannon O'Dowd helps you move beyond anxiety, self-doubt, and robotic delivery guiding you toward a natural, engaging, and commanding presence.
You should consider this if you:
Executives and leaders who regularly present to stakeholders, teams, or large audiences.
Entrepreneurs and founders pitching ideas, products, or visions to investors and partners.
Professionals and educators wanting to improve confidence and clarity during presentations.
Conference speakers and coaches seeking to refine stage presence and storytelling.
Individuals overcoming stage fright who want to replace fear with poise and authenticity.
Who is this for?
If you've ever left a presentation thinking, "I could've done better," this training help you transform uncertainty into effortless delivery.
What You Will Get
Each Public Speaking and Performance Coaching session combines structured frameworks, communication psychology, and personalized performance feedback to help you become a dynamic and persuasive speaker.
Build your talk around a clear, memorable flow from opening hook to lasting close.
Distill your ideas into language that resonates with every audience.
Learn how to connect emotionally, read the room, and adjust in real time.
Use pacing, tone, and emphasis to sound authoritative yet approachable.
Align gestures, posture, and facial expressions with your message.
Practice mindset techniques to manage nerves and project control.
Record, review, and refine your delivery through video feedback sessions.
By the end of this training, you will know how to speak with purpose, engage every listener, and leave a lasting impression no matter the stage.
Schedule a 15 - Minute Call
Ready to speak with more confidence and clarity? Let's talk.
Book a 15-minute discovery call with Shannon O'Dowd to discuss your speaking goals, review your current presentation style, and see how personalized coaching can help you transform your public speaking into your greatest professional strengths.
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Kaeleya Rayne
Business Coach & Founder Soul Conscious Business Women
“I knew that my message needed to be crystal clear and easy to speak and share on camera. Shannon delivered big time! I shared my work, and my deeper vision and mission with her, she got it immediately… and she seemed to understand my style without any direction from me whatsoever! Her work is a true expression of her genius in action! I highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about taking their work out into the public eye with grace and professionalism, she is THE BEST.”
Karamo Brown
"Queer Eye" & Talk Show Host
“Shannon was my first Hosting coach ever and I am soooo glad she was. She is an amazing and caring teacher. She really took the time to focus on my weaknesses and didn't stop working with me till I felt that I was a strongrer host. Since her class I have been booking commercial and hosting work. I thank Shannon for the tools she gave me to be a working host.”
Kyle Kittleson
Animal Behaviorist & TV Host
“Shannon O’Dowd is a great coach because she is also a working television host. If you want to learn from the best, Shannon is the person to go to. She not only is great for helping you improve on-camera, but also offers excellent career advice and tips to help you book jobs and appearances. Your career is an investment and Shannon provides a wonderful return.”
