Stories on Speaking & Influence Mastery

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Speaking & Influence Mastery

"In the past two weeks alone, I flew to Africa to speak at a business retreat and delivered a 6-hour Masterclass"

Before this program, I had huge vision but scattered focus and a ping-ponging brain that struggled to share a compelling story in a concise way. I often second-guessed myself. I knew I was meant for a bigger stage, but I kept dimming my fire and holding back the level of leadership and ex...
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Jenny

Transformation Coach

Kelowna, Canada

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Four months into the course I delivered my TEDx talk"

I arrived at Speaking Mastery with a mix of curiosity and caution. I had just come off a rather disappointing experience with the Social Media course – nothing to do with the team, simply a feeling that the format wasn’t for me at that moment. So I stepped into this programme with some tr...
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Agnieszka Piotrowska

Life Coach

London, United Kingdom

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Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I can now share my origin story in a way that connects, whether on stage, in fundraising, or in conversations with clients"

I was a healthcare and longevity entrepreneur with many powerful stories — from my own health journey to building clinics. But before taking Speaking and Influence Mastery, I wasn’t great at telling them. I could talk about my biological age test or my protocols, yet I couldn’t articulate...
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Emilian Popa

Entrepreneur

London, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I found myself doing something I hadn’t done in nearly 5 years: I began posting on social media. I launched my Substack. I opened conversations on LinkedIn"

For years, I only spoke when it was necessary. Not out of fear, but out of precision — a belief that my voice should enter a space only when it carried something meaningful. Then I joined the Speaking & Influence Mastery program with Eric Edmeades… and something shifted. Somewhere bet...
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Shiva Dehghan

Computer Scientist

Washington, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Even as a seasoned professional speaker, I found this program to be truly transformative"

Even as a seasoned professional speaker, I found this program to be truly transformative. It challenged me to refine my craft, expand my influence, and unlock new levels of confidence and authenticity. The breakthroughs I experienced went beyond technique—they reshaped how I connect, insp...
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Olivia Ong

Doctor

Melbourne, Australia

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I was invited to speak on a national stage to Fortune 500 supply chain leaders about AI"

“They say riding a bike is something you never forget… Lies. Absolute lies.” I relearned that the hard way — in Amsterdam, 5,012 miles from home, flat on the ground with a bruised knee and a very confused Dutch man staring at me. It was...
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Gwen Mitchell

Business Process Consultant

Houston, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Recently, I was interviewed on stage in Los Angeles in front of 1,400 high-profile entrepreneurs. The feedback was overwhelming"

Before this Quest, my longtime corporate role came to an unexpected end, and I immediately knew I wanted to create a meaningful impact in my next chapter. I felt a strong pull to refine my voice — not to change who I was, but to express my message with more clarity, presence, and intentio...
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Simone Mauri

Computer Systems Security Analyst

Zurich, Switzerland

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I recently spoke on stage, and afterward someone I deeply love and respect pulled me aside and said, “Wow, you’ve grown so much from the Mastery class…"

Before I stepped into the Mindvalley Speaking & Influence Mastery program, my speaking world felt small. I had a few opportunities here and there, but every time I stood on a stage, I could feel my nerves take over. I tried so hard to memorize every word that I would lose the connecti...
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Karen Oxrider

Author

Thousand Oaks, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I have now delivered my first two keynote speeches—freely, without any PowerPoint slides or notes"

When I joined the Speaking and Influence Mastery with Eric Edmeades, I felt a genuine calling to bring my voice into the world in a stronger and more confident way. Although I had already gained considerable experience over the years through trainings and conference speeches, Eric’s progr...
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Dorothee Fischer

CEO

Valencia, Spain

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Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Now I'm about to publish the book I've been trying to write since 2008"

From Invisible to Unmesswithable: My Speaking & Influence Mastery Story I'm a two-time valedictorian from Liberia who skipped one graduation and attempted to skip the other. The reason? A stutter. The very thing I needed most—my voice—would abandon me at the worst moments. For 17...
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Patrick Meniboon

Transformation Coach

Raleigh, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"This course gave me much more than the knowledge of how to become a top professional speaker, a masterful sales person and an authentic influencer"

Before this course, I was confident speaking on stage about business topics, and could easily explain insights, speak clearly and even bring humour in. But I’d never really seen emotional expression as something that was available to me in my own storytelling. Perhaps I didn’t want to wak...
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Nicola Blackford

Entrepreneur

London, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I can sell, influence, and communicate at the level my work deserves"

I always felt like I had charisma, but I couldn’t show it. not on stage, not on social media, and not in my business. As an entrepreneur, the biggest gap was sales: I couldn’t confidently sell or influence, even when what I was offering genuinely helped people. I simply didn’t know how to...
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Marton Gaspar

Leadership Coach

London, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I appreciated the insights we received on business strategy, sales, social media, and even body language, which made the learning experience a lot richer than I expected"

After this program I noticed a real shift in my confidence, especially when speaking to new people and sharing my own ideas and opinions more openly. This mastery really helped me dive much deeper into myself, my topic, and the direction I want to take in my life. For me, one of the most...
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Iulia-Aneta Denes

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Anderlecht, Belgium

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I’ve already spoken on stage twice—something I never imagined possible"

GAME CHANGING MASTERY As a founder, I struggled to express myself. Now I speak with power, presence, and clarity—on stage, at work, and in my life. The transformation has been extraordinary.” I joined the Speaking & Influencing Mastery program with a deep fear of speaking—on stage,...
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Sangita Kanoria

Entrepreneur

London, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I got an Award 3rd place, just this month, for being the best Presenter and Radioshow on UKHealth Radio"

Having a lot of doubts to invest once more in an online program as I prefer "live" connection, I hesitated back and forth to invest in the Speaking & Influence Mastery... but I did and I will never regret it for the rest of my life. It was the most transformational online 5...
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Danielle Sax

Therapist

Antwerp, Belgium

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I delivered my talk in front of around 500 people in UK Defence and over 90% of the audience rated my talk 5/5"

Hero Story – From Silenced to Stage Before Speaking & Influence Mastery, I was already a senior RAF Wing Commander and published author… but I was still hiding in plain sight. I could brief, present, and “do PowerPoint”, yet my true story... nine Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs),...
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Jacqui Wilkinson

Transformation Coach

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Now I don’t just know how to speak. I know how to speak as myself — on any stage or in any setting"

At first, I thought this course was mainly about learning how to speak better. And yes, I gained powerful tools, frameworks, and clarity from Eric and the other teachers. But the most important shift was something else entirely. I discovered my speaking identity. I learned how I naturally...
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Juta Lipmeister

Coach

Tartu, Estonia

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Five months ago, I had stories. Now I have stories that work"

Over the past five months in the Speaking & Influence Mastery, my speaking didn’t just improve… it transformed. When I started, I had experience, stories, intuition, and a strong message, but not a structured, repeatable way to translate all of that into powerful talks. Now I do. Here...
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Myrto Mangrioti

Life Coach

Athens, Greece

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I had the honour of presenting the book at the European Parliament"

When I joined Speaking Mastery, I thought I was signing up to become a better speaker. But somewhere along the way, it became so much more than that. These months didn’t just change how I speak — but they even changed how I see the world. And I realised that the act of speaking is not jus...
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Fatime Barbara Hegyi

Government Affairs Researcher

Brussels, Belgium

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Before this program, I never imagined that a 10-minute presentation could shift a company culture"

Before this program, I never imagined that a 10-minute presentation could shift a company culture. I deeply care about DIB work, but struggled to make it feel relevant in a business environment where it was often deprioritized. Through Speaking & Influencing Mastery, I learned how to...
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Andrea Vasquez

Account Manager

Santa Rosa, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I believe that Speaking & Influence Mastery class has assisted me in magnetizing people into my life that will amplify my success"

Eric Edmeades is an incredible, one-of-a kind teacher and speaker, who tells unforgettable stories and has taught us (in depth) how to do the same. He has taught me the art and science of evoking powerful, emotional storytelling, which moves people to action from where they are, to where...
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Heather Hathaway

CEO

Chicago, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Mindvalley didn’t just give me tools. It prepared me for a future where I can serve on an even deeper level"

I came to Mindvalley because I wanted to improve my social media results for my fine jewelry brand, Lisa Robin Jewelry. What surprised me was that Mindvalley didn’t just change my business—it reshaped who I am as a creator, as a leader, and as a woman preparing for the next chapter of her...
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Lisa R Adkinson

Entrepreneur

Dayton, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"It enriched not only my professional communication but every human interaction in my life"

This program transformed the way I communicate — with my clients and with the world. With over two decades of experience supporting families, I’ve always been committed to delivering clear, impactful guidance. Yet before the Speaking and Influence Mastery program, I often felt pressured t...
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Heike Marruzzi

Transformation Coach

Los Angeles, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"It finally gave me a clear roadmap for building talks that land, rather than just “winging it” or relying on inspiration"

I absolutely loved the Speaking & Influence Mastery program with Eric. The content is world-class, and Eric’s frameworks really work in real life. The Speaking Map, the Story Map, and his other structures finally gave me a clear roadmap for building talks that land, rather than just “...
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Stefan Huemer

Founder

Acworth, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I feel like a different person on stage. I can walk out, centre myself, and share my stories and insights with confidence"

Spending five months training with Eric Edmeades and diving deep into the art of inspiring people has been one of the best investments I’ve made, both professionally and personally. I’m a professor of economics and no stranger to speaking in front of large academic audiences. But after pu...
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Neeltje Van Horen

Author

London, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Because of what I learned in Speaking & Influence, we hosted a powerful 6-hour live book launch event… and over 75 people stayed from start to finish"

Before taking the Speaking & Influence Mastery class, little did I know, I was preparing for one of the biggest milestones of my life— I was about to become an international best-selling author… but I wasn’t doing it alone. I was leading 22 other women to become best-selling authors t...
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Catherine Kinsley

Coach

Floral Park, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I was asked to record a short video for a fundraising gala. I used the program's structure to share a story: the response was incredible, the story helped inspire meaningful donations"

How Speak and Inspire Helped Me Find My Voice When I joined Speak and Inspire Mastery, I thought I was there to polish my professional skills. I wanted to feel more confident during my weekly BNI presentations and nail my 10-minute feature. But I also gained storytelling skills that help...
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Yuval Gonen

Leadership Coach

Groton, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I now lead webinars that inspire people to take action, am comfortable posting videos on social media without "prepping"

Before Speaking & Influencing Mastery, I didn't think I even had stories to tell, much less the skills to speak my Truth. I was terrified of posting videos on social media, too. Thanks to this program, I have overcome the blocks and discovered I have many stories to tell. I now kn...
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Michele Clarke

Life & Executive Coach

Front Royal, United States

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"I led a 4-hour global masterclass for students and for the first time, I felt completely grounded"

Eric Edmeades’ Speaking & Influence Mastery didn’t just refine my voice — it crystallized my mission. I work with students worldwide, guiding them toward free or almost-free higher education in Germany so they can build a future without drowning in student debt. I want them to walk ou...
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Priiya Rao

Entrepreneur

Berlin, Germany

Speaking & Influence Mastery

"It’s been a catalyst for professional growth too. I’ve taken on bigger stages, launched new projects, strengthened my presence in my field"

I came into Speaking Mastery hoping to polish a few skills. What I didn’t expect was the shift it created in every part of my life. The work has pushed me past old limits, and I’m more confident in my voice than I’ve ever been. I’m not just speaking more clearly – I’m speaking as myself....
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Lynn How

Teacher

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Speaking & Influence Mastery

Speaking & Influence Mastery with Eric Edmeades

Speaking Mastery with Eric Edmeades empowers you to become a confident and persuasive speaker. Drawing on Eric's experience as an entrepreneur and speaker, the program provides tools to master public speaking and connect with audiences. You'll learn to craft compelling narratives and overcome stage fright. Enhance your communication skills for business, personal growth, or professional advancement. Eric's methods guide you in commanding any room with authenticity and charisma.
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