Use Your Voice, Share Your Story, And Change Your World with Eleni Kelakos

I sat down with my dear friend and immensely talented friend, Eleni Kelakos.  We discuss her incredible life’s journey (so far) as a professional actress, singer and songwriter, author, and professional trainer, and motivational speaker.  We cover a wide range of topics, dive into her latest book, Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide To Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership, and talk about the importance of storytelling and sharing our voices with the world.  There’s also a special treat at the end of the podcast, so please listen to the very end.

Eleni Kelakos

She has spent a lifetime on stage:  First, as a professional actress in New York and Hollywood; then as an award-winning, nationally touring singer and songwriter; and finally, as a professional trainer and motivational speaker, inspiring people to bring their Transformational Presence to their lives, their work and words.

Since 2003, when she founded The Eleni Group, Eleni has helped countless individuals at companies like General Motors, Google, and Allstate be more relaxed and relatable when they pitch and present.

When she’s not coaching or training a global clientele, Eleni practices what she preaches, firing up hearts and minds with her signature keynote presentations at conferences and events.

A double major in Theatre and Semiotics from Brown University, Eleni is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan. She has produced four CD’s of original songs, and was a finalist in several prestigious national songwriting competitions. Her songs have been featured in the film Jill and Jac, and danced to by America’s Got Talent semi-finalist Beth Ann Robinson.
 
 Eleni’s book, Touch the Sky: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth, Make Your Mark, was a gold medal winner of the 2014 Global e-Book Awards. She recently released Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide To Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership, which reached #1 Amazon Bestseller status. Eleni lives happily with her husband, Jim, and two constantly shedding cats, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Eleni's Books: Claim the Stage!
 Whether you want to step onto larger stages or share your voice more in meetings or conversations, one thing is certain: Your voice cannot be heard if you choose to silence it. Now is the time for you to claim the stage and step fully into the spotlight as a woman and leader, so you can share your gifts, wisdom, and perspective with others.
 
 Through her seven-phase Claim the Stage Cycle, you’ll learn tools and techniques to help amp up your confidence, steady your resolve (and your nerves), and prepare you to shine in the spotlight moments that can define your life and your career.

Eleni's Music:
You can find Eleni’s original songs I Will Fly, The Tallest Poppy, and Eleni's other original music on Apple Music, SoundCloud and CDBaby.