Speaker coaching for TEDx
From 2015 to 2017 Kate was engaged by the organisers of TEDx Talks in Melbourne, to help write and coach over twenty speakers. They had been invited to present for TEDx St Kilda, and the video content is now shared via the global TED archive.
The subject matter experts are leaders in their field and have insights worth sharing with a global or local audience. The subject matter varied from bionic eye research to indigenous well being.
Kate uses a persuasive communications method, suggesting a presentation structure which is flexible to either personal or evidence based story telling.
Testimonials
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"I was quite nervous and a little overwhelmed prior to preparing my talk for the TEDx St.Kilda 2016 event. While I have done a lot of public speaking and lecturing at Universities, this was a very different format that was out of my 'scientific comfort zone'. Kate helped me get over these anxieties and allowed me get in touch with the emotive side of that journey. Kate was able to listen to my presentation, which was still hugely scientific and far too long, and assisted greatly in conveying that story to the wider audience. Throughout our time together, Kate was incredibly personable, confident and encouraging.
Dr Kate Charlton-Robb
The Burrunan Dolphin
An extraordinary discovery
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“"...seeing how big TED Talks was, I was a bit nervous before achieving mine but with the help of a professional she helped me to put my story in context. It become more easy and I gained much confidence. I personally had a long story to tell, so coaching did help me choose exactly what needed to be told in the short time frame I was given. I would strongly recommend Kate as a coach, she is an amazing person to work with. Very flexible, friendly and professional".
Fablice Manirakiza
The power of education
To a young refugee
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“Before the coaching, I was so embedded in my own research I found it difficult to pull myself away enough to be able to present complex scientific information in a story that would draw in a general audience. Kate helped me identify an angle that was emotive and accessible, with impressive results. I felt confident delivering the story and have since been contacted by people with many career prospects that would not have eventuated by telling the story of my work through traditional academic avenues alone. I was proud of the talk I gave and could not have developed the script and strategy in such a short time without Kate’s coaching."
Assoc. Professor Sheree Cairney
What Aboriginal knowledge can teach us about happiness
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"Despite extensive experience in presenting scientific and medical concepts to technical audiences and the general public, the TEDx proposition was entirely different. This wasn't just about communicating scientific facts - I needed to take the audience on a journey by telling them a story. Kate explained the concept of storytelling in significant detail - with examples, suggestions and questions that challenged me to think differently about the message I was trying to communicate. Kate’s style is approachable, honest and interactive. I found her a real pleasure to work with."
Dr Jeanette Pritchard
Bionic vision
Bringing light to the blind.
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Kate was fantastic and very professional. She helped me identify my core messages and turned my presentation into an entertaining story. The presentation was well received with several members of the audience complimenting me on how engaging it was. It has directly led to follow up conversations and new sales."
Head of Quanitum
New Zealand
How data finds customers and saves time
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"Although I am a confident public speaker, it was difficult trying to create a structured talk while so much was going on in the home and also at work with business pressures. Kate was extremely helpful with this and in one or two phone conversation we mapped out the talk and then it was up to me to fill in the details. Kate was also very helpful in rehearsals which I don’t like. Her personality, approach and expertise were all wonderful and I would certainly recommend her as a professional speaking coach to others".
Joel Cohen
A great day for redheads
Reclamation of ‘Ranga’