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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

How you respond to questions from your audience can build on your credibility, likeability, and referability. Q & A Strategies

10 Q & A Strategies for a Successful Presentation

In-person speaking is beginning to come back, so be prepared with these successful Q & A strategies. One of the make-or-break components of a presentation that many clients […]

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Small talk is often the warm-up before getting to the real topic at hand.

3 Top Tips to Help You Engage in Small Talk

As my clients are going back into the office, many are feeling awkward with small talk and in-person meetings and presentations. Small talk is important in our culture. […]

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If you want to move an audience, you must create an experience that allows your audience to feel the message you are sending.

3 Ways to Influence Emotions In Our Audience

As speakers, we need to be intentional about how we use our emotions for influence. I am often asked by clients how they can be more influential with […]

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3 Strategies to Keep You Motivated in the New Year

3 Strategies to Keep You Motivated in the New Year

Staying motivated in our “new” normal requires successful strategies. Prior to the pandemic, our lives were fairly predictable – from how we ran our personal lives to how […]

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3 Questions for End of the Year Reflection

3 Questions for End of the Year Reflection

The end of the year signifies a time for reflection. Research has shown that taking time to reflect has significant performance advantages. For years, I have kept a […]

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3 Ways Gratitude is a Communication Superpower

Gratitude: Don’t Underestimate This Communication Superpower

I like to think of gratitude as a communication superpower. You might be familiar with research that touts the benefits of cultivating a gratitude habit: higher levels of […]

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY?

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“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

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