“Working with my coach was a game-changer.”

We recently worked with Mia Colella to prepare a TEDx-style talk about "A Gen Z Perspective on Life and Work" at her company.

While Mia was already confident in her public speaking skills, she needed help crafting and organising her message.

Our personalised coaching focused on refining her ideas and improving her connection with the audience, ensuring her presentation was both authentic and impactful.

Here's what Mia had to say about her experience working with us.

"When I was preparing for a big TEDx-style talk at my company, I didn’t know where to start. It wasn't the speaking part that had me worried; it was shaping my message that had me scratching my head. I had so many thoughts to fit into a short talk, and I needed to make it all flow.?

That's where Ideas on Stage came in. Working with my coach was a game-changer. He didn't just help me trim down my ideas; he pushed me to think about elements of the talk I hadn't even considered, like reaching the audience in a powerful way while staying true to my authentic voice.

The journey turned out to be an incredible experience, teaching me things I now carry into various aspects of my work and personal life. But what really took me by surprise was my coach’s ability to adapt. He was all about working together, respecting my input, and tailoring feedback just for me. I ended up trusting him completely to strike that perfect balance between being true to myself and creating a message that resonates.

Since working with Ideas on Stage, my confidence has skyrocketed. The skills I've learned aren't just for the stage. I see their value everywhere – from meetings to other life events. Whether it's storytelling, ditching the overload of facts for relatable metaphors, or beginning with a hook, these techniques stick, and they work.

To anyone unsure about working with Ideas on Stage, I can't recommend it enough. The impact of the lessons I learned goes far beyond one talk. For any professional looking to build their confidence and make a real impact, this is a solid choice that pays off in so many ways."

You can watch Mia's talk below.

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