Glossophobia. Also known as the fear of public speaking. It impacts most people, but it can be a kiss of death for ambitious women. You’re already at a disadvantage.
For every 100 men, only 93 women were promoted out of entry level in 2025, per McKinsey’s Women In The Workplace Report. If you’re going to be part of the 93, it’s critical that you can present yourself as leadership material.
That means showing up confidently, getting clear on the value you bring, and being able to articulate it to others. It’s a short list, but it’s not an easy one. That’s where communication coaching comes in.
Ambitious, career-driven women in the early-mid stages of their career who are looking to up-skill in communication and public speaking so they can break out of entry-level and position themselves as high-impact leaders - without sacrificing themselves along the way.
This might be you if you know you’re leadership material but...
You set your communication goals and we create a plan to get you there. During our time together you’ll:
We’ll kick things off with a 2-month commitment with two 1:1 sessions per month. This ensures that we have enough time to set solid foundations and give you the tools you need to start transforming how you show up at work.
After the initial period, we ditch the time constraints. We’ll continue to build on our foundations, get you comfortable articulating your value, and strategize on how to position yourself for your next career step. I’ll be here to support you until you reach your goals.
I’m Mara and my expertise in presentation and public speaking has its origins in my career as a professional actor. I performed in Broadway tours, on cruise ships, and in theatres around the country. This all came to a screeching halt during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and I was forced to pivot to something new. Only one problem.
I had no “experience”.
But I got lucky with a video application opportunity and landed my first business-world job.
From there, I built an exciting career across varying roles and industries and I did it fast. I have expanded my title and salary every year since then, often more than once per year.
I say that to say this: none of that would’ve been possible without my ability to speak clearly, navigate tough conversations, and position myself as a leader, even when I was on the literal bottom rung of the career ladder.
As a Communication Coach, the basis of my work lies in helping other women learn and hone these skills so that they, too, can shape their career journeys in exciting, dynamic, interesting ways and become the change-makers this world needs.
"Mara and I worked on elements of addressing imposter syndrome, self-advocacy in the workplace, executive presence with authentic communication, and leadership skill development. I highly recommend any professional work with Mara, whether you’re looking to develop professional skills, hone in on your personal values and strengths, or working toward a career advancement or pivot."
-Lindsee, Growth Executive
Ready to take the first step toward your dream career?
PS: Alignment calls are totally free and there’s no obligation to move forward, so if you’re still not sure if this is right for you, book the call and we can figure it out together.
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