Offered by Stefano L.

Joined February 2025

Transform Public Speaking Anxiety into Confident, Natural Communication

I am qualified to coach in communication and public speaking because this skill was not a natural talent for me—it was my greatest weakness. As a child and teenager, I struggled deeply with speaking in front of others: I mixed up words and concepts, froze under pressure, and was often laughed at by classmates during presentations. Instead of avoiding this fear, I chose to confront it head-on. Over the years, through deliberate practice, exposure, and inner work, I transformed what once paralyzed me into one of my strongest and most natural abilities. Today, being on stage, speaking clearly, and connecting with an audience feels grounded, fluid, and genuinely enjoyable. Professionally, communication has been central to everything I’ve done. As a wealth manager and advisor, I regularly led high-stakes conversations about money, risk, and long-term decisions with clients and their families, often in emotionally charged contexts. Throughout my academic and professional path, I delivered countless presentations on commercial, strategic, and highly technical topics. Today, I coach individuals one-on-one to build confidence, clarity, and presence, and I regularly give multi-hour talks to audiences of 400+ students on finance, careers, motivation, and behavioral psychology. My coaching blends practical communication tools with emotional regulation and self-confidence work, helping clients not just “perform better,” but feel safe, authentic, and powerful when they speak.