The Big Talk Prep™
Design a talk that builds trust and moves audiences to act.
A step-by-step framework for turning ideas into communication that is clear, credible, and compelling.
Stay tuned for a video introduction to how I can help you prepare for your next big talk
The Big Talk Prep™ Includes:
Five sessions. Four steps. One clear outcome: a talk you deliver with confidence—one that audiences understand, trust, and act on.
Needs Analysis I:
Define your goals & identify where your message needs clarity, structure, or refinement
Needs Analysis II:
In-depth review of your recorded talk
Refine Structure & Language:
Sharpen your message, structure, and phrasing based on targeted feedback
Delivery & Performance:
Practical techniques to ensure a confident, smooth delivery
Each stage is supported by essential homework tasks to ensure progress, with optional exercises for deeper refinement.
In a hurry? Check out the Express and Express Intensive Big Talk Prep services.
Session #1: Needs Analysis
30 mins. on Zoom
Discuss goals & occasion
Review intake form
Session #2: Message Development
90 mins. on Zoom
Discuss goals & occasion
Review intake form
Session #3: Clarity & Audience Resonance
90 mins. on Zoom
Key Messages
Signposting
Transitions
Supporting Evidence
Conclusion
Session #4: Logical Flow
90 mins. on Zoom
Introduction
Conclusion
Session #5: Run Through
90 mins. on Zoom
Simulated Run Through
Final Touches & Feedback
Result
Ready to deliver talk
Structured and effective way of thinking about your future talks
Additional Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you communicate and present yourself with clarity, credibility, and confidence.
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High-impact feedback for professionals who value the effective transmission of their message.
If you’re preparing an important proposal, speech, or other form of communication — and you want to ensure that it is clear, well-structured,, and effective — this service is for you.
You’ll receive precise input on:
Structure and logical flow (how your message is built and guided)
Clarity and positioning of your core message
Tone and audience alignment
Language and phrasing
The goal is simple:
to ensure your message is understood, trusted, and acted upon.
Ideal for busy professionals who want a second human opinion.
Why This Goes Beyond AI
AI can help generate and refine language.
This service focuses on what AI often misses:
Strategic structure
→ ensuring your message unfolds in a way that leads your audience to the intended conclusion
Audience judgment
→ calibrating tone, emphasis, and positioning based on context, hierarchy, and sensitivity
Intentional communication
→ aligning what you say with what you want your audience to think, feel, and do
Critical evaluation
→ identifying what is unclear, unnecessary, or misaligned — not just improving what is already there
In high-stakes situations, clarity is not just about wording — it is about designing communication that works.
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
Work With Me
About Kellie
I believe that when people communicate clearly and thoughtfully, trust and understanding grow, which enables better outcomes in business, diplomacy, and public life.
With a background in political science and five years’ experience training diplomats, ambassadors, consuls general, and senior officials at Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, I pursue my mission to advance clear, responsible communication that strengthens trust and decision-making in business, diplomacy, and public life.
My work is grounded in three core values:
Quality
Provide the best service possible and continuously improve how I work. Quality means delivering insights that are useful, versatile, and applicable over time, not one-off advice. My aspiration is to help clients become better communicators, stronger performers, and more effective members of their professional and civic communities.
Integrity
Examine my practices openly and honestly, learn from my mistakes, and meet my commitments. I value integrity in both senses: my actions should match my words, and my work should contribute to a coherent whole—where each part contributes meaningfully to the overall result.
Not bound by convention
I draw on interdisciplinary perspectives, particularly at the intersection of politics, diplomacy, business, and neuroscience, to continually develop more effective ways of communicating.
