Katherine’s techniques helped me reach a level of self-reflection I had never experienced. With every draft I wrote, it was like I was peeling back the onion layers of my soul. Without her help, I would not have been able to convey such a deep, emotional, and honest speech in front of a community I admire and care so much about. -- Ana Baires, Assistant District Attorney, Alameda County
'Your Story Deep Dive' Process
INTAKE
We create a connection between us that will serve as the starting point for the content of your talk, and the confidence you’ll have to deliver it. We’ll dig deep into your story. I’ll be listening for what you want to say and asking questions to help you tell your story.
CREATION OF CONTENT
Once we extract your stories and message, together, we’ll see what sticks. This process can take several drafts. We’ll dance between your writing and my editing and vice versa. Everything that doesn’t work will take us directly to what will.
Over the course of several weeks, the arc of your story will start to take shape. We’ll start refining your key message — the gift you want the audience to remember. We'll shape the masterpiece together.
practice OUT LOUD
We’ll meet to practice, practice, practice. I coach you on delivery, projection, and cadence. I listen for the parts of the speech that need to emotionally resonate with the audience and will help you find the words to do so. Then, you’ll take your final piece and you will own it. You’ll say it in the car, to the dog, and before you go to bed at night. While you'll still feel nervous before the big day, you’ll know just what to do anyway. It’s already yours.
testimonials
In this deeply moving talk, my client Lucy Kalanithi shares her story and reflects on life and loss. Her husband Paul Kalanithi wrote NYT Bestselling book When Breath Becomes Air.
Katherine provides rich insight and feedback on delivering a clear, natural story arch. She forces you to dig deep, honing in on talking points that resonate deeply with an audience emotionally. While presenting, I noticed several listeners visibly affected by the story - a testament to Katherine’s storytelling prowess. She’s also just a pleasure to work with.
- ERIC STONE
Katherine is a dream to work with. Together we curated an incredibly powerful talk that, although we made many changes throughout the process, never lost my voice. She helped me get my voice and message across in a way I didn't know was possible. The talk was perfect for my audience. Katherine is fun to be with; accepting, understanding and relatable. She's relaxed, yet focused, direct and honest. I always felt safe being 100% myself with her which was important in getting such a personal story out there. Thanks, Katherine! I can't wait to work with you again!!
- JACQUE SALTSMAN, CPC
Katherine was a critical thought partner and a grounding force in the development of my public speaking abilities. She has a deep understanding of the fundamentals of effective spoken communications and teaches what she knows without gimmick or self-promotion. Katherine is smart, intuitive, direct, reliable, efficient and funny—all qualities that made working with her both enjoyable and a great investment of time and resources.