Speak to Impact with Kelly Kaye Walker

In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker brings her expertise to the table with a live speech evaluation of health empowerment coach Jen Kitterman. Connect with Jen at jenkitterman.com

Jen shares her transformative journey of gaining confidence and achieving personal goals, while Kelly provides invaluable feedback on stage presence, audience engagement, and the art of vulnerability.

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting ou...

In this enlightening episode, Kelly Kaye Walker chats with Tamara Gaines, a seasoned event planner turned professional speaker.

With over 30 years in the meetings industry, Tamara offers invaluable insights into what it takes to get booked and thrive as a speaker.

From planning events for global icons like Michelle Obama to speaking on a stage of 4,000 people for the first time, Tamara’s journey is packed with lessons for aspirin...

In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Lydia Taggart to dive into her journey as a speaker, evaluate her recent speech, and discuss her unique Leadership Resiliency Roadmap.

Lydia shares her inspiring story of becoming a speaker, her approach to overcoming technical challenges, and how to keep an audience engaged.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, this episode is packed with insight...

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In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kelly Kaye Walker interviews Dorie Olds, a renowned creation coach and healer featured in Netflix's Murder Among the Mormons.

Dorie shares her incredible journey from being thrust into the spotlight during a high-profile criminal case to transforming her life through healing practices, intuition, and public speaking.

Learn how Dorie overcame fear and adversity, discovered he...

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker introduces today’s guest, Lawrence Stone. Lawrence is a coach, author, and public speaker with a passion for helping young adults and small business owners thrive. Lawrence shares his foundational speech on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to elevate your life and achieve your goals. Kelly evaluates Lawrence’s speech, offe...

In this episode, I’m joined by the talented Jessica Baehr, author of an upcoming historical novel based on the first recorded case of Tourette Syndrome—a post-revolutionary war French countess with the swearing form of Tourette’s.

Jessica shares her unique perspective as someone living with Tourette Syndrome, which she affectionately calls “Paula,” and takes us behind the scenes of her creative writing journey.

Jessica’s storytell...

Join Kelly Kaye Walker, Speaking Coach and Queen of Presenting, as she chats with Heather Nielsen, a dynamic speaker and event host.

In this episode, Heather bravely delivers a speech and receives expert feedback from Kelly, who shares actionable tips to take it from great to unforgettable.

Tune in for a mix of encouragement, humor, and speaker-transforming insights. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just getting started, this...

Anisa Crespo is a speaker and the co-founder of Million Dollar Mom Society, a coaching business she started with her partner Natasha Navarro.

Anisa and Natasha grew their Facebook group from 0 to 10,000 members and generated over $40,000 in revenue in less than 4 months, and are eager to share their strategies with other women entrepreneurs!!

Anisa had a Facebook group for 4 years that was essentially "dead" wi...

In this engaging episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales with Speaking Coach Kelly, host Kelly Kaye Walker welcomes a truly remarkable guest, Ann Washburn of 3 Key Elements, who has mastered the art of public speaking. With an impressive track record of over 5,000 presentations, Ann has not only spoken to diverse audiences around the world but also made significant appearances on national TV and radio over 50 times! She has al...

Are you ready to elevate your public speaking from good to life-changing? In this week's episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales, Kelly Kaye Walker reveals the secret to making your stories truly impactful: connecting the dots for your audience. Kelly shares her famous "hiding in the bathroom" story and demonstrates how connecting your stories to clear lessons can transform your audience's perspective. Learn ho...

In this episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales with Speaking Coach Kelly, I share a personal and somewhat embarrassing story about experiencing stage fright while evaluating a high-level professional speaker at a Toastmasters meeting.

Despite being a seasoned speaker and coach, I found myself unexpectedly nervous and shaking. This episode dives deep into the causes of stage fright, how our minds and bodies react to imagine...

Today, we’re thrilled to bring you our first-ever video interview featuring the delightful Kiralei Celestino.

Kiralei, a seasoned speaker and friend, joins us to share some unforgettable stories from the stage. We dive into the unexpected moments that can happen while speaking and how to handle them with grace and humor.

Kiralei’s tales are not only entertaining but also insightful, offering a glimpse into the real-life ...

In this episode I am going to tell you Five ways to ruin your speech in the first 5 seconds. You might want to get out your notebook and take notes!

You may be wondering why I am focusing on the negative for this episode since as a manifesting expert I am all about focusing on the positive! 

It’s because THESE 5 ways to ruin a speech in the first 5 seconds drive me NUTS and they are things I wish I could eradicate from a...

One of the biggest hurdles to showing up as a speaker is narrowing down your speaking topic. There are so many experiences you can choose from in your life, so many trials you have overcome, so many topics you are passionate about! How do you know which one to turn into a speech?

In this episode, I share an easy 5 step process complete with troubleshooting tips for the obstacles that might come up with each step! Check out S...

Today we're diving deep into a topic that often surprises people: why public speaking can sometimes feel easier than a simple one-on-one conversation.

We've all been there, right? Standing around at a party, surrounded by strangers, maybe only knowing 2 other guests. The pressure to make conversation and the fear of awkward silences can feel paralyzing. 

Some of you might be surprised to learn that this is usually how I fe...

When you are on stage speaking to an audience, you have several different jobs to do. And just like Liam Neeson, these jobs require a very particular set of skills.

In this episode I want to teach you about my favorite one of those skills - SNAPSHOTS!

Don’t know which of your stories to include in your signature presentation? Let me help! Download my workbook for free and use it to find those stories that will resonate with your ...

Last month I judged 22 speakers sharing a 10 minute speech for our first annual Speaker Games competition.

Based on that experience I have noticed a lot of common mistakes people make, and a lot of common things they do right too.

In today’s episode I want to share those with you so you can learn from my experience also!

Come watch Speaker Games LIVE in SLC, UT on July 13, 2024!

Get your tickets at the door for $20 or online fo...