I worked with Julie for over two months on a high-visibility opening talk at our annual meeting which was a hybrid event for all stakeholders. I am effective in a conference room, but I needed to do much more than just deliver a speech. This opportunity was way out of my comfort zone. I am extremely nervous on stage and on camera and needed to push past my deep self-consciousness so it wasn’t obvious to everyone else.

Julie’s help was invaluable. She did an amazing job of reframing the whole experience and building my self-confidence. After the event and days after, I received many accolades from my colleagues and senior leaders on how much they enjoyed the content of the talk itself and my “confident stage presence.” Statements that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago. It all felt so natural and smooth. I am grateful for Julie for walking me through the preparation and supporting me every step of the way. —Senior Director, Top 5 Fortune 100 Company

Working with Julie is akin to a masterclass in telling your organization's story concisely and compellingly -- while simultaneously bringing your true self to public speaking. She makes feeling vulnerable a superpower and working together is simply put - so.much.fun.

We brought Julie in for her storytelling expertise and acting strategies. She helped shape my opening speech for our very successful inaugural gala at Girls Who Invest.

Julie loves a “sticky nugget and encouraged me to bring in more of my personal story. One of her biggest value adds was her help with the writing - that took soooo much pressure off and helped me focus on delivery. We plan to continue working with Julie and benefit from both the writing and delivery.—Katherine Colsher, CEO, Girls Who Invest

I was facing an increased need to make public appearances and presentations - both online and in person - and needed to up my game in terms of stage presence. Julie's storytelling and stage-inspired approach covered all of the bases: voice work, diction, projection, and most importantly stage presence - that ability to grab and hold the audience's attention and respect.

Julie explains the HOWs and WHYs of the components of public speaking, with practical exercises that bring everything together and make them real. She coached me through a lot of small, easily fixable things that added up to a big improvement. I think that's important - Julie doesn't give you big, broad, herculean tasks, she breaks things down into small changes that are achievable. She keeps the sessions lively and fun, so the work always feels light and natural - more like a great conversation than a "training".

I particularly found the breathing, posture, and grounding exercises helpful. I wouldn't have recognized them on my own, but she quickly identified these as places I could move the needle and helped me do just that. Julie's real-time stage direction during my presentation rehearsals really helped my words and my presence to become more polished and professional.

At the start, I was a nervous, tentative presenter. By incorporating Julie's lessons and lots of her very specific, actionable "director's notes" I was able to bring my presentations to a whole new level. This will be a game-changer for my career and my role at my firm. Literally, anyone who presents or speaks to audiences at high-stakes meetings should take her course. Public speaking is a skill that can be learned, and Julie at Center Stage Connections is a fantastic teacher! —Alan Goeman, Managing Partner, Creative Director, eSlide

I chose Center Stage Connections and Julie Campbell to help me prepare for a presentation that took place over the course of several weeks. The presentation involved a lot of memorization on a short timetable. I am so glad I did. I am not used to speaking in public, and the mere thought of it was terrifying. Julie helped me with techniques from concentration to memorization to developing a connection with my audience. I would also like to add that Julie is one of the warmest and most genuine people I have met in a long time. She gave me the skills to best support and display my brand.—J.H. Executive Client

Julie’s coaching was fantastic when I was preparing for a media interview. I’ve given many presentations but have never done a media interview. Julie’s expertise in appealing to an audience quickly and authentically with your “sticky moment” – your “why”, and her coaching in structure and pace were so helpful. Her tips and her positive, constructive feedback build your confidence. Plus, she’s fun and easy to work with and extremely responsive to deadlines!—COO/CFO

I came away with a wonderful signature talk, a greater sense of confidence in my speaking and content, and general validation that my story is valuable to others and worthy of sharing! The practice, recording, practical tips for relaxation, and the written edits on my content were all so helpful!—Trish B. CEO

Julie jumped right in and worked with me tirelessly to nail the story and gave me the confidence to share that story with others…pull in people like Julie who can truly help you be a better, more impactful YOU!—Jamy Barton, Executive Director, 28 Days Project

College & University

Mrs. Campbell's session not only was engaging and helpful in discovering ways in which to have authentic conversations and create impactful connections, but it also inspired me on a personal level. As a woman interested in entering the business world, there have been many moments where I've felt unsure of my abilities. However, Mrs. Campbell's vulnerability and anecdotes from her personal experiences really resonated with my own experiences. Going forward in my business career her words of affirmation will always stick with me and I can't express my gratitude enough.—Business Student, Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, & Society, College of the Holy Cross

any student in your class would be very lucky to learn from you—Steven M Gomez, Program Development Manager, NJIT Martin Tuchman School of Management

I have some good news I wanted to share with you! I matched at my top choice for (highly competitive specialty) Residency yesterday! I attribute a lot of my success this time around to the strategies we talked about which led to an improved interview experience, so thank you so much for all your help and guidance! I would be happy to endorse or make a statement of support for Center Stage Connections regarding my overwhelmingly positive experience.— M.D., Specialty Program

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