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Helping business professionals produce powerful presentations.

Memorable, distinct and unique — that’s what YOU are. Showcase it!

Boost the Results from your Presentations.

Learn techniques to improve planning, preparing and delivering engaging presentations

Communication is more than just the words you choose.

When you speak, you need to Create, Convey and Connect for Impact, Influence and Inspiration …

You CAN effectively connect with your audience so that you can attract more clients and earn more income.

COACHING

Develop your speaking skills to get the results you want whether for a presentation at a conference, pitching to potential clients, or honing your skills for small group meetings.

SPEAKING

Sonja Stetzler is an energizing, experienced speaker who regularly speaks to groups on communication, improving your presentations and getting your message heard.

MASTERMIND

Accelerate the path to achieve your speaking goals with a group of like minded individuals who are your catalysts for ideas and provide accountability.

Not sure which is right for you.... reach out to Sonja today!

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Sonja is available to speak at keynotes, lunch and learn, workshops, or webinar presentations.

Lessons from the Blog

7 Steps to Become a Professional Speaker

What does it take to become a Fully Booked Speaker? One question that repeatedly comes up is, “How can I become known as a Speaker?” The journey to […]

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Speakers Find Your Core Message

Speakers – How to Use Improv to Find Your Core Message

Core Message – Cut to the Chase One of the biggest challenges that I find my clients bring to the table is finding their core message. Also known as the […]

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5 Simple Speaking Tweaks

5 Simple Speaking Tips to Transform your Presentation

Speaking and Biking – what do they have in Common? As a long-distance cyclist, I’ve been preparing for a fall ride along the second half of the Blue […]

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Audience Bored

Speakers Have you Lost Your Audience?

7 Tips & Techniques to Re-Engage your Audience Speakers, you know how frustrating it can be after spending hours preparing a presentation only to have your audience tune […]

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Speakers Get More Speaking Gigs

11 Ways to Get More Speaking Gigs

Get Hired for Speaking at Association Meetings, Conferences, TEDx and more Summertime, for many businesses and business professionals, is a slower time of year as people take time […]

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Speakers Avoid Filler Words

Speakers – Stop using Pesky Filler Words

Discover how to Eliminate Filler Words from your Presentations Those verbal sounds (ahs, ers, ums, you know, like, etc…) we make during our conversations – actually make up […]

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY?

KIND WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS

“Working with Sonja has proven invaluable in my new role, as I transitioned from a technical background into an office setting. Sonja worked with me one on one to help me define my voice/message, enabling me to effectively communicate those objectives and goals to my peers and leadership within the company.”

~ D. Helvy, Supervisor/Operator, PNG

If you want to give a Ted Talk or similar focused, powerful presentation, Sonja will help you do that. She understands exactly what makes a talk meaningful and memorable, and has a gentle coaching style that leads you there without treading on your ego.”

~ B. Geraghty, CSR Specialist

“I hired Sonja because she’s professional, focused and I could see her value. Sonja provided specific and constructive feedback to help me create a speech that fits my personal brand. Additionally, Sonja strategized how I can use this speaking event to build my career by using specific strategies to make lasting impacts.”

~ L. Rothschild, Business Coach

“As a Project Manager, Sonja’s background in communication and connecting was a perfect match for the type of coaching I was looking for. Sonja truly has a special gift in the area of coaching and communication. She has not only helped me to improve my communication, but it’s clear that her guidance has helped me to become a more successful leader.”

~ K. Ertz, PHR

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Sonja Stetzler
Professional Speaker, Communication Coach Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Phone: 1-704-451-5626

Contact me today and let me show you how Effective Connecting can make all the difference in your professional – and even personal – life.

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