The Kelly Effect: Public Speaking That Leaves a Mark
The Kelly Effect is a podcast for public speakers who want to move beyond perfectionism and create authentic, impactful presentations. Hosted by award-winning speaker and coach Kelly Kaye Walker, the show offers speech evaluations, speaking tips, and ADHD-friendly strategies. Each episode helps listeners unmute their voice and leave a lasting mark on their audience. The podcast emphasizes being unfiltered, unapologetic, and unforgettable.
Episodes
The Subconscious Script Behind Your Stage Fright with Nicolette Nierras
What if your fear of public speaking isn’t about “confidence” at all?In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with hypnotherapist Nicolette J. Nierras to unpack what’s really behind the fear of being seen, judged, or criticized as a speaker. Nicolette shares how subconscious programming shapes our behavior, why many of us get stuck in “I’m too much” or “I’m not enough,” and what it looks like
Standing Ovations Are Nice But Action-Taking is Better, with Danny Brassell
What if your presentation wasn’t just “inspiring”… but actually profitable? In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with speaking coach and storyteller Dr. Danny Brassell to break down how to craft a presentation that gets audiences to take a clear next step (not just clap politely and forget you by lunch).Danny shares his “well-crafted story” approach and the research-backed reason your audi
Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Speaking Confidence + Energetic Prep with ChewHoong Koh
In this episode, I’m joined by ChewHoong Koh, a coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and changemakers stop hustling, stop hiding, and start showing up as the kind of person opportunities are drawn to.We talk about what really keeps people stuck when it comes to speaking, especially the stuff that lives under the hood: fear, old programming, shame, procrastination, and those “small T” exper
The 4 Core Wounds Keeping You From the Stage (and How to Break Through Them)
In this episode of The Kelly Effect: Public Speaking That Leaves a Mark, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Rosie Zilinskas, founder of No Woman Left Behind and a certified high-performance career coach, to unpack the real reasons so many brilliant women struggle to show up as speakers.Spoiler alert: it’s not laziness, lack of talent, or “not being ready.”It’s core wounds.Rosie breaks down the four
From Idea to Bestseller: Indie Publishing Secrets with Amey Zeigler
Ever dreamt of writing a book but felt completely overwhelmed by where to start—or whether anyone would even read it? In this episode of The Kelly Effect, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with bestselling author Amey Ziegler, who spills the real tea on how she went from sitting on stacks of unpublished manuscripts to launching a wildly successful indie publishing career (and earning 10x more from one b
Simon Sinek Speech Snafus? The Kelly Effect: Public Speaking That Leaves a Mark
Welcome to The Kelly Effect™ — Public Speaking That Leaves a MarkIn this episode I go through a short clip from a speech by one of my favorite speakers, Simon Sinek. He must be having an off day because he is not his usual brilliantly eloquent self. I point out some double clutches, unnecessary pointing and "so"s, and how often he turns his back to the audience and speaks to his notepad.
Jason Rogers Speech Evaluation
Listen to Jason's speech and Kelly's evaluation! Learn about filler words, speech openers, "the box" to stay out of, and more!Jason is a digital marketer by day and is working on his new console to help kids learn in a smoother, easier way than regular school settings.If you are interested in Jason's book or console, go to https://www.gatewaygears.com/preordersThis podcast is
Speech Evaluation with Adrian Booher on The Golden Rule
In this episode, I interview Adrian Booher and evaluate her speech on The Golden Rule!
To connect with Adrian, go to www.adrianonlife.com where you can also find her free email course!
To have your speech evaluated on my podcast, please send me an email with the subject line Evaluation to speakingcoachkelly@gmail.com
This channel is for new and aspiring motivational speakers and public speake
Justin Maxwell Speech Evaluation
In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Justin Maxwell, a Vistage speaker and former school teacher. Justin shares his journey to becoming a speaker and delivers a speech on creating generational wealth.
Kelly provides detailed feedback, touching on stagecraft, audience connection, and the nuances of impactful storytelling. This is an invaluable episode for anyone wan
Building Confidence—A Live Speech Evaluation with Jen Kitterman
In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker brings her expertise to the table with a live speech evaluation of health empowerment coach Jen Kitterman. Connect with Jen at jenkitterman.com
Jen shares her transformative journey of gaining confidence and achieving personal goals, while Kelly provides invaluable feedback on stage presence, audience engagement, and the art of vulnerability.
Whether you’re a s
Event Planner Turned Speaker Spills ALL the Secrets! with Tamra Gaines
In this enlightening episode, Kelly Kaye Walker chats with Tamara Gaines, a seasoned event planner turned professional speaker.
With over 30 years in the meetings industry, Tamara offers invaluable insights into what it takes to get booked and thrive as a speaker.
From planning events for global icons like Michelle Obama to speaking on a stage of 4,000 people for the first time, Tamara’s journey
Lydia Taggart Speech Evaluation
In this episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Lydia Taggart to dive into her journey as a speaker, evaluate her recent speech, and discuss her unique Leadership Resiliency Roadmap.
Lydia shares her inspiring story of becoming a speaker, her approach to overcoming technical challenges, and how to keep an audience engaged.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting,
From Trauma to Triumph: Finding Purpose Through Adversity with Dorie Olds
Episode Summary:In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kelly Kaye Walker interviews Dorie Olds, a renowned creation coach and healer featured in Netflix's Murder Among the Mormons.
Dorie shares her incredible journey from being thrust into the spotlight during a high-profile criminal case to transforming her life through healing practices, intuition, and public speaking.
Learn how Dorie overcam
Lawrence Stone, The Bassic Trainer, Speech Evaluation
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of Speak to Impact, Kelly Kaye Walker introduces today’s guest, Lawrence Stone. Lawrence is a coach, author, and public speaker with a passion for helping young adults and small business owners thrive. Lawrence shares his foundational speech on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to elevate your life and achieve your goals.
Kell
Jessica Baehr Speech Evaluation
In this episode, I’m joined by the talented Jessica Baehr, author of an upcoming historical novel based on the first recorded case of Tourette Syndrome—a post-revolutionary war French countess with the swearing form of Tourette’s.
Jessica shares her unique perspective as someone living with Tourette Syndrome, which she affectionately calls “Paula,” and takes us behind the scenes of her creative w
Heather Nielsen - Speech Evaluation
Join Kelly Kaye Walker, Speaking Coach and Queen of Presenting, as she chats with Heather Nielsen, a dynamic speaker and event host.
In this episode, Heather bravely delivers a speech and receives expert feedback from Kelly, who shares actionable tips to take it from great to unforgettable.
Tune in for a mix of encouragement, humor, and speaker-transforming insights. Whether you're a seasoned sp
Anisa Crespo: Facebook Groups! Plus Reviving a Dead One!
Anisa Crespo is a speaker and the co-founder of Million Dollar Mom Society, a coaching business she started with her partner Natasha Navarro.
Anisa and Natasha grew their Facebook group from 0 to 10,000 members and generated over $40,000 in revenue in less than 4 months, and are eager to share their strategies with other women entrepreneurs!!
Anisa had a Facebook group for 4 years that was esse
Ann Washburn, Ted X Speaker and Body Language Expert
In this engaging episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales with Speaking Coach Kelly, host Kelly Kaye Walker welcomes a truly remarkable guest, Ann Washburn of 3 Key Elements, who has mastered the art of public speaking.
With an impressive track record of over 5,000 presentations, Ann has not only spoken to diverse audiences around the world but also made significant appearances on national TV
12 Easy Tips to Help You Develop Great Storytelling Skills
Ever wondered how some storytellers keep their audience hanging on every word? Watch this episode to the end because today, I'm giving you 12 tips to develop storytelling skills that will captivate your audience!
Ready to share your story but don't know where to start? Download my free workbook designed to help you find and tell your most powerful stories! Get it at:
https://www.kellykay
Brigham Blackham Interview
In this episode, Brigham Blackham from the Levelin' Up Podcast with Brigham joins my podcast for a fun interview!
He shares tales from the stage that are both epic, funny, and embarrassing! Tune in for a great episode with former actor turned success coach, Brigham Blackham!!
Find Brigham's podcast on YouTube here!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNjiS0Kaqpvl2_wIp4K49X7sMgJFbG_B
Connect the Dots for Your Audience
Are you ready to elevate your public speaking from good to life-changing? In this week's episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales, Kelly Kaye Walker reveals the secret to making your stories truly impactful: connecting the dots for your audience.
Kelly shares her famous "hiding in the bathroom" story and demonstrates how connecting your stories to clear lessons can transform your a
Stage Fright Surprise
In this episode of Public Speaking Tips and Tales with Speaking Coach Kelly, I share a personal and somewhat embarrassing story about experiencing stage fright while evaluating a high-level professional speaker at a Toastmasters meeting.
Despite being a seasoned speaker and coach, I found myself unexpectedly nervous and shaking. This episode dives deep into the causes of stage fright, how our mi
Kiralei Celestino Interview
Today, we’re thrilled to bring you our first-ever video interview featuring the delightful Kiralei Celestino.
Kiralei, a seasoned speaker and friend, joins us to share some unforgettable stories from the stage. We dive into the unexpected moments that can happen while speaking and how to handle them with grace and humor.
Kiralei’s tales are not only entertaining but also insightful, offering a
5 Ways to Ruin Your Speech in the First 5 Seconds
In this episode I am going to tell you Five ways to ruin your speech in the first 5 seconds. You might want to get out your notebook and take notes!
You may be wondering why I am focusing on the negative for this episode since as a manifesting expert I am all about focusing on the positive!
It’s because THESE 5 ways to ruin a speech in the first 5 seconds drive me NUTS and they are things I wi
But I Can’t Decide What to Speak On!
One of the biggest hurdles to showing up as a speaker is narrowing down your speaking topic. There are so many experiences you can choose from in your life, so many trials you have overcome, so many topics you are passionate about! How do you know which one to turn into a speech?
In this episode, I share an easy 5 step process complete with troubleshooting tips for the obstacles that might come
Why Conversations Are Scarier Than Speaking On Stage
Today we're diving deep into a topic that often surprises people: why public speaking can sometimes feel easier than a simple one-on-one conversation.
We've all been there, right? Standing around at a party, surrounded by strangers, maybe only knowing 2 other guests. The pressure to make conversation and the fear of awkward silences can feel paralyzing.
Some of you might be surprised to
Snapshots: A Speaker's Best Skill
When you are on stage speaking to an audience, you have several different jobs to do. And just like Liam Neeson, these jobs require a very particular set of skills.
In this episode I want to teach you about my favorite one of those skills - SNAPSHOTS!
Don’t know which of your stories to include in your signature presentation? Let me help! Download my workbook for free and use it to find those st
22 Auditions
Last month I judged 22 speakers sharing a 10 minute speech for our first annual Speaker Games competition.
Based on that experience I have noticed a lot of common mistakes people make, and a lot of common things they do right too.
In today’s episode I want to share those with you so you can learn from my experience also!
Come watch Speaker Games LIVE in SLC, UT on July 13, 2024!
Get your ticke
Let's Get Started!
Let's get started! How I became a speaker, then a manifesting coach, and then a speaking coach.
If you would like me to evaluate your speech, and you have a video of you giving it, please email me at speakingcoachkelly@gmail.com with the subject line "Evaluate Me!"
Want help figuring out your stories and which ones you should tell from stage? Download my free workbook at:
www.kelly
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