Speaking With Impact
Public speaking isn’t just about sharing information. It’s your gateway to building influence, driving change, and advancing your career.
Speaking with Impact is a two-part program that transforms how you connect with, engage, and persuade any audience.
The result? You’ll command attention, deliver messages that stick, and inspire action every time you speak.
Don’t let public speaking challenges hold you back. Unlock your potential with confident, compelling communication.
Format
Virtual or In-Person
Available To
Teams and Individuals at All Levels
The Program
The Experience
Offered in-person, virtually, or hybrid to teams and individuals, this program offers proven techniques and individualized coaching to help participants deliver their message with clarity and credibility.
Each session is customized to your specific challenges and goals, whether you’re preparing for a high-stakes presentation, wanting to be more persuasive in meetings or looking to take your leadership presence to the next level.
- Part 1
Public Speaking Essentials
1-hour group session
Learn the fundamentals of powerful public speaking:
- Prepare with Purpose: Hone in on your goals and identify your audience’s motivations
- Structure for Impact: Organize your messages for maximum clarity and persuasion
- Deliver with Confidence: Present authentically and project a compelling presence
- Handle Any Question: Navigate challenging moments with poise and credibility
- Part 2
Personalized Speaker Coaching
1-hour private session
This is where transformation happens. In your individual coaching session, you'll:
- Practice a real presentation and/or engage in a realistic Q&A in a safe, supportive environment
- Receive targeted feedback through video analysis and expert coaching
- Get multiple practice rounds to build muscle memory for success
- Walk away with personalized recommendations for continued growth
Who It's For
Professionals at All Levels
- Struggle with nerves or stage fright getting in the way of your public speaking?
- Find it hard to hold the room or land your message in high-stake moments?
- Want to be more persuasive and influential in meetings and leadership conversations?
- Are stepping into a new role and need to elevate how others perceive you as a leader?
- Lead a team and want everyone speaking with a shared sense of clarity and credibility?
No matter where you’re starting from, the goal is the same: to help you command attention, deliver messages that stick, and inspire action every time you speak.
delivery
Flexible Options That Work for Your Schedule
For Individuals
- In-person, virtual or hybrid delivery
- Join other motivated professionals in the essentials session
- Choose virtual or in-person coaching at our Providence office
For Teams
- In-person, virtual or hybrid delivery
- Group essentials session builds shared language and culture
- Individual coaching ensures personalized growth for each team member
Meet Your Coach
Kerci Marcello Stroud
Two decades of helping leaders elevate their voice and amplify their impact.
Kerci, executive vice president at The Perry Group, coaches professionals at all levels. Her clients don’t just improve their communication — they transform how they show up and how others see them as leaders.
Her approach? Teach practical strategies and deliver honest, empathetic feedback in an environment where you feel both challenged to grow and supported to succeed.
Kerci brings extensive senior leadership experience, including roles as chief marketing and communications officer at Rhode Island School of Design and vice president of communications at Teach For America.
When you work with Kerci, you’re not just getting a coach. You’re getting a strategic partner invested in your success.
