Company Logo



July Monthly Special Edition 2022

Charismatic. Captivating. Compelling. Public speaking coaching by Maryna Shkvorets

Charismatic. Captivating. Compelling. Public speaking coaching by Maryna Shkvorets

You are ambitious, driven, and full of good ideas, but your ideas are always passed up in favor of the more dynamic, extraverted coworker.

You have done all your homework on public speaking and confidence, but it doesn’t work at easing your fears - a list of tips is just not enough. You are so ready to start taking on new opportunities, and start speaking up, but you feel backed into a corner or in a vicious cycle made by someone else’s rules that leaves you afraid to show up in a new way.

And most of all. You are scared. Growth isn’t easy. If a list of tips and tricks or a Youtube video was enough to make you a more confident and persuasive speaker, you wouldn’t have to read this bio, you’d be out there making an impact in your career. There is no magic bullet.

Maybe you think some people just have it but you don’t. Or maybe you think that you have to pretend to be someone else. Or maybe you’re just scared. Ten years from today, would you rather say:
“I wish I didn’t have stage fright, my life would be so much better” or “I can’t wait to share my ideas with all eyes on me.”

Maryna’s job is to open your eyes and to teach you how to be confident, persuasive, and influential whether you’re in the boardroom or on the TED stage. Their job is to let you harness your fears and use them to your advantage. My job is to give you the courage to shine. All while being yourself. Your real self.

Q. What sets Maryna Shkvorets apart

It’s all about tactics. If a good Forbes article or a Youtube video with well-meaning tips like “just be passionate” actually made a difference for you, Maryna wouldn’t have to do what they do. They listen to you and offer a tactical starting point regardless if they’re just starting out or you’re already a confident speaker. The company’s here to offer world-class support to help you deliver your world-class message.

To do that Maryna Shkvorets has to:

GET YOU. They  assess your needs and offer tailored support that will work FOR YOU and no one else.

BE EFFECTIVE. They cut the crap and get to the point. You don’t have time for anything less.

FOCUS ON YOUR GROWTH. Because nothing is more painful than being stuck.

Persuasive Speaking for Introverts

How many opportunities have you already passed up? What was your excuse? Did you tell yourself next time, or once you build up a little more confidence?

A year from now, would you rather say “I wish someone would finally see my value” or “HERE I AM – to show you what I’ve got.”

This anticipated program is a bootcamp for your confidence. This isn’t your “Speak from the heart” and “Connect with your audience” set of generic tips and tricks that only works for seasoned speakers. This is an intensive six-week program that will take you from anxious beginner to an engaging and persuasive speaker worthy of a TED talk.

The program involves both self-directed lessons and one-on-one weekly support that meets you where YOU are and takes you where YOU WANT to be.   

During your six weeks with Maryna they will cover:

  • How to become confident in front of a crowd and allow your fears to energize you rather than paralyze you
  • How to structure an engaging presentation that will have your audience on the edge of their seats
  • How to rehearse and get into the zone to truly step forward as the best version of you

Q. How to be assertive at work without losing yourself

You are ambitious and also well-equipped with good ideas, but your ideas are always passed up in favor of the more dynamic, extraverted coworker. You walk into work ready to be seen for who you are and to make an impact. Today’s the day!

BUT your intentions are steamrolled when someone tells you what to do instead of hearing you out.  You are so ready to start taking on new opportunities, and start standing up for your ideas, but you feel backed into a corner by someone else’s rules that leaves you afraid to show up in a new way.   

The truth is, it’s not that you’re too nice. Pretending to be someone else won’t make you any happier, and it won’t change anything. 

You need to be ASSERTIVE. You need simple steps and strategies that let you show up and be seen with an air of authority without making a complete 180-overhaul on your personality. 

Q. Have speech anxiety? This guide will help your fear of public speaking 

Speech anxiety is no small thing. It doesn’t just affect your presentations. It affects your career, your stress levels, and even your relationships. (Yep. Your fear of public speaking reaches farther than you think.)

Because if you’re hiding, you’ll never get noticed. You’ll never show how good you really are at your job. You’ll never get that promotion you deserve. And then you’ll never get the same opportunities if you’ve passed them too many times. 

Q. What to do when your brain freezes?

Take a looooong pause

First of all, you may feel that it lasts forever, but it’s really not. Most people probably won’t even notice. (They might even think you’re doing it for effect.) 

Here’s how YOU can snap out of it

Use the moment to change your inner monologue to “I’m excited!” or something else reassuring. (DO NOT let your self-talk go into “What’s wrong with me?” or anything like that!) 

Smile and change your posture – it will make you feel better. 

Take a sip of water (another way to look like nothing’s happening) and pay attention to the calming feeling as it goes down your throat. An instant refresh!  

If you feel SUPER awkward, acknowledge it

Maryna once watched a lecture by Neil Degrasse Tyson (yes, the Neil Degrasse Tyson) and in the middle of it he said “wait just a second, she got ahead of herself here.” and took a good minute to just read his notes in front of everyone. 

His approach was that this is a normal thing that happens to normal people. Whatever. Who cares! 

If you can just approach it as a normal part of presenting, even be humorous about it, not only will it make you feel better, it will make it easier on everyone else. 

Yes, yes. The typical advice is to not bring light to your faults. But if it really feels like an elephant in the room, I find that bringing it up adds a little charm and lightness to the situation. It also makes people root for you a little bit. 

Read from your slides

If all else fails, you have to do whatever it takes to get your momentum back.  Go back one slide and literally start reading everything out loud. Your brain will shift back into gear and you’ll find your groove again in no time. 

Taking a moment to catch yourself is better than chugging along on lost footing. Everyone will forget about that awkward moment by the end. 

Let’s hear what Maryna wants to tell…

But what about YOU? You’re here to make an impact, right? To show what you’re made of. And to do that, you need to step out and shine. So let’s talk:

Let’s engage. You’re valuable and so is your message. So stop being dull.

Let’s respect your time. A good strategy is like a good message. Efficient and to the point.

Let’s get energized by fear. Fear is a bolt of energy, so never let it paralyze you again.

If that’s what you’re here for, let’s talk.

See how we can serve you with our programs on all things public speaking and engagement.

“Maryna Shkvorets is a public speaking coach specializing in helping ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs become more visible in their careers by overcoming stage fright and creating captivating talks.”


Business News


Recommended News



Most Featured Companies


Latest Magazines

© 2024 CIO Bulletin Inc. All rights reserved.