The speaker coach
for women executives and entrepreneurs who seek to advance their career and find their authentic voice.
I'm Grace Lager, Ph.D.
The communication coach
for professionals who need their voice, expertise, and ideas to land when the stakes are high.
I'm Grace Lager
Ph.D.
I know, I've been there too. If you're ready to change that fear into confidence, you're in the right place.
I'll help you tap into your natural communication style and personality traits to become a confident, effective, and engaging public speaker. After working with me you will be able to comfortably communicate your message in a way that engages and captivates your audience.
Most of us would rather be doing almost anything than public speaking.
Let's
Face It...
Our Programs
1:1 Coaching to Spark Your Voice in
High-Stakes Communication
Communication gets harder when the stakes get higher.
I know. I've been there, too.
Whether you're preparing for a presentation, interview, difficult conversation, or leadership moment, knowing what you want to say doesn't always mean it comes out the way you intend.
Together, we'll turn that uncertainty into clear, confident communication that still sounds like you.
The Speaker Spark Framework
A communication strategy built around you, not a formula you have to fit.
Focused support for one high-stakes moment.
For the professional who has something important coming up and wants expert preparation now: a presentation, interview, pitch, difficult conversation or consequential communication moment.
Spark Your
Confidence
Make your expertise heard.
For the professional who wants more than preparation for one event. Personalized coaching to strengthen your message, delivery, confidence, and communication patterns across multiple high-stakes moments.
Spark Your
Voice
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Message clarity and structure
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Presentation, interview, or pitch preparation
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Difficult conversation strategy
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Leadership communication and presence
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Storytelling and audience connection
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Communication style and personality insights
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Delivery coaching and real-time feedback
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Practice for questions, pushback, and unexpected moments
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Visual support and presentation materials
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Follow-up strategy after the high-stakes moment
Your high-stakes moment may call for:
Your coaching is shaped around the moment that matters most—to you.
High-stakes communication isn't about performing perfectly. It's about kowing your voice, reading the room, and shaping the moment.
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First we'll create your strategy with the Speaker Spark Intensive. We'll assess where you are, what your goals are and how we can help you crush them!
SPEAKER SPARK
INTENSIVE
If you're ready to...
✦ communicate with more clarity and
confidence
✦ prepare for a high-stakes
presentation, interview, pitch, or
conversation
✦ strengthen how you express your
expertise and ideas
✦ understand how your
communication style affects others
✦ stop second-guessing what to say
when the moment matters
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You're ready to spark your voice and expand your influence.
Ready to get started?
Your next step depends on what you need most right now.
Spark Your Confidence
One high-stakes moment
Spark Your Voice
Ongoing coaching
Spark Your Impact
Deep Strategic Support
Choose focused support for one important moment, sustained coaching across situations, or deeper partnership for a major opportunity.
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"My 20+ years of experience in communications has helped thousands reach their speaking goals."
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Pep Talks prior to speaking engagement
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Last Minute Jitter Coaching Call
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Visual aid creation
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Video review with feedback
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Quarterly Strategy Check-ins
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Media & interview preparation
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Speech prep checklist
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FAQs for event hosts
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Event Support (Let me be your backup)
Depending on your package
we offer:
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Speech Structure Improvement
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Storytelling
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Personalized Messaging Framework
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Speaking Topics
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Presentation Techniques
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Confidence Building Exercises
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Expert Speaking Feedback
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Help with Speech Writing
All of our clients start with the Speaker Spark Framework. Once we've developed your custom speaking plan you'll have access to:
High-stakes communication isn't about performing perfectly. It's about kowing your voice, reading the room, and shaping the moment.
Strengthen the communication that shapes trust, leadership, and performance.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Grace partners with organizations to create practical, research-informed experiences that strengthen how people communicate, collaborate, lead, and navigate high-stakes moments.
Keynotes
Interactive Workshops
Facilitation & Training
Success Stories
Comunication Insights
for the Moments that Matter
Practical ideas, fresh perspectives and research-informed strategies for communicating with greater clarity, connection, and influence–when the stakes are high.
Success Stories
Thanks to coaching with grace, I sharpened my communication skills and find myself speaking with greater clarity and impact.
Cat Cheshire
Executive Team Leadership Coach PPC
Grace was invaluable in providing our team with guidance in developing our communications strategies to support our community engagement and cultural awareness.
Carrie Kirkpatrick
Founder
Humanitas
Grace's method is both straight forward and revolutionary for anyone looking to boost their business development skills.
Daya Himont
Business Development
Modiphy Digital Marketing
Real results from clients
Real results from speakers
We uncover how you naturally communicate, where your strengths already create credibility, and what may be getting in your way, so you’re not performing someone else’s version of confidence.
CLARIFY
Know Your Voice
CONNECT
Read the Room
We decode the audience, personalities, power dynamics, and context shaping the moment, then adapt your approach without losing your authentic voice.
INFLUENCE
Shape the Moment
We refine the words, delivery, and presence that help your expertise land, then practice until you can respond in the moment, not simply rehearse a script.
If you're ready to...
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feel confident speaking in front of any audience
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understand how to tell your story
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discover the best presentation techniques
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practice your speaking skills
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improve your stage performance
Then you're ready to ignite your speaking journey and work with The Speaker Spark.
These freebies might spark your interest.
Looking for more?
Next we'll take everything we've learned from your intensive and implement a plan for improvement and your messaging.
MASTER YOUR
MESSAGE
Last but not least, we'll help you create a captivating presentation in line with your professional goals so you can share your message with confidence.
CRAFT YOUR
ENGAGEMENT
