"Now I know how to open strong, how to land the message, how to invite people into action"
Speaking & Influence Mastery

"Now I know how to open strong, how to land the message, how to invite people into action"

I had a big message in my heart.
 But my words kept tripping over each other.
I knew what I cared about.
 Inclusion.
 Justice.
 Real stories that change lives.
But when I stood up to speak, I felt like:
 • My thoughts were jumbled.
 • My stories were too long.
 • My nerves were running the show.
I could help people one-to-one.
 I could write powerful emails and posts.
 But on a bigger stage, I felt like I was hiding in plain sight.
Deep down, I knew I was meant for more.
After taking this Quest I feel…
 • Clear.
 • Grounded.
 • Ready.
I now feel like my voice has a spine.
 There is structure holding everything together.
I know how to open strong.
 I know how to land the message.
 I know how to invite people into action.
I still get butterflies.
 But now they fly in formation.
The reason I enrolled in this Quest…
I signed up because I was tired of my own excuses.
“I’ll speak when I feel ready.”
 “I need more time to prepare.”
 “Other people are better speakers than me.”
I knew that if I wanted to create real change,
 I had to stop whispering and start speaking with courage.
I enrolled because I wanted:
 • A repeatable framework.
 • Honest feedback, not just “That was good.”
 • Tools to manage my fear instead of letting it run the room.
What I was hoping to achieve/learn was…
I hoped to learn how to:
 • Organise my ideas into a clear talk.
 • Tell stories that actually land, not just wander.
 • Handle nerves so I don’t freeze or ramble.
 • Sound like me, not a copy of someone else.
I wanted to walk into any room,
 online or in person,
 and know I could serve that audience well.
Not perfectly.
 But powerfully and authentically.
Reasons why I recommend this Quest are…
I recommend Speaking Mastery because:
 • It’s practical.
 You don’t just learn “theory of speaking”.
 You build real talks, step by step.
 • It’s safe and encouraging.
 You get challenged, but never shamed.
 It feels like a training ground, not a talent show.
 • It respects your own voice.
 You are not turned into a clone.
 You are guided to become a clearer, braver version of yourself.
 • It’s repeatable.
 The frameworks you learn can be used for:
 • Keynotes
 • Workshops
 • Lives and reels
 • Client calls
 • Even difficult conversations
This Quest doesn’t just make you a “better speaker”.
 It makes you a better communicator in life.

MJ Lace

Community Service Organization Director

Cardiff, United States

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