Create An Epic Presentation And Compel Your Audience To Take Action.
WELCOME TO SPEAKER SPRINT
An Online Course + Daylong 1:1 Coaching Intensive
You’re here because you want to…
Ditch your script, but you’re worried it’s the only thing keeping you on track.
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Be concise, but you still end up over-explaining and repeating yourself.
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Create a new presentation that reflects the message you’d like to start delivering.
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Make your audience lean in, but you’re uncertain if your stories will inspire or excite.
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Relax when presenting, but you find yourself fidgeting and avoiding eye contact
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Know if what your audience is hearing is actually what you’re trying to say.
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Design a deck that complements your presentation, but without a lot of bullet points you’ll forget what to say.
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Show up as your authentic self, but you tend to default to your buttoned-up, toned-down version.
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Confidently go off the cuff, but the stakes are too high for you to just be winging it.
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Know your presentation like the back of your hand, but you currently don’t have a rehearsal strategy.
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“Since working with Nancy, I've experienced significant improvements in my presentation skills and overall confidence as a speaker. One of the most notable changes is the development of a structured approach for crafting and delivering presentations extemporaneously.”
— Faith Eatman | Director, Crowned Her Majesty NFP
This Presentation Program Is Perfect For You If…
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This isn’t your first rodeo as a speaker or perhaps a refresh on your signature talk is long overdue.
You already have a topic and material for your speech and you’re comfortable creating and using outlines.
The purpose of your presentation is to change the status quo, and you’re ready to lead the way!
You need a talk that your audience cannot ignore.
You love fast-paced work, or maybe your keynote is around the corner and you needed help yesterday!
YOU NEED SPEAKER SPRINT
A game plan to help you craft, rehearse, and…
nail a presentation that you and your audience love!
+ Make every slide in your deck look good and include the media your audience needs to get the point - no more and no less.
+ Learn how to remember your main points so that you can focus on what matters most, your connection with your audience
+ Know that your message is going to…
inspire your audience to act!
Here’s How It Works:
STEP 1
Fill Out The Questionnaire
After submitting your questionnaire, you’ll be invited to get on a call to clarify any questions and to schedule your Speaker Sprint. After the call, you’ll get links to sign and pay.
STEP 2
Complete The Speaker Course
Work at your own pace to complete the Speaker Sprint worksheets, guides, and video library so that all of your materials are ready for your Sprint day with Nancy.
STEP 3
1:1 Sprint Day With Nancy
Get an 8-hour day together, to address mindset challenges, strategize and develop your speech, craft your speaker notes, and practice your delivery.
STEP 4
Practice & Present!
Receive a personalized Practice Guide, recorded feedback, post-Sprint checklists and email support to ensure your mindset, delivery and slide deck are in top form.
SPEAKER SPRINT INCLUDES:
The Speaker Course Library
Access the SUBG archive of worksheets, guides, videos, and checklists that will teach you how to:
Know your audience
Transform your speaker mindset
Create an effective call to action
Organize your information and ideas
Learn the basics of creating a presentation
Design a beautiful, cohesive deck
Meet your Coach & Presentation Passionista,
Nancy Hardcastle
My first-ever speech competition was excruciating. I was only 13 and expected to somehow create a riveting talk about math functions. I was miserable until I noticed I had everyone’s attention. When I won 1st place, I was hooked.
I spent the next decade honing my speaking skills, getting a BA in Speech Communication and an MA in teaching. Informed by over 30 years of teaching experience, I designed this service to help speakers like you overcome your most common challenges and empower you to craft presentations that matter.
If everyone in your audience gets behind your cause, the transformation will be exponential. I’m here to get you equipped to stand up and lead the changes our world needs.
Celia Williamson. PhD,
Distinguished Professor of Social Work, Executive Director of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute
“You really helped me take a bunch of deep concepts and make them clear to the average person. I am so impressed with my presentation.”
SPEAKER SPRINT PACKAGES
The Microphone
2 Payments of $950
Access the Speaker Course Library
Day-Long Speaker Sprint 1:1 Coaching
Feedback on one 20-minute recording
The Megaphone
$1800 Pay In Full
Access the Speaker Course Library
Day-Long Speaker Sprint 1:1 Coaching
Feedback on two 20-minute recordings
Hour-long check-in call + Final slide deck review
*Speaker Sprint is currently in Beta, so these are the prices for the first 5 people who purchase. Other coaching packages of this caliber typically go for 3k+ and this offer is expected to increase in price, so get it while you can!*
“Working with Nancy was fantastic. She made sure I knew the fundamentals of creating a great speech. With Nancy’s coaching, I found my voice, my craft, and my overall points. She even made a daunting task seem almost effortless. I highly recommend Nancy for preparing a speech and will be back for my Ted Talk! ”
— Fritzi Horstman | Founder & Executive Director, Compassion Prison Project
STAGE RIGHT COACHING CLIENT
“Nancy was a lifesaver! I was having trouble creating a concise message from my story while still highlighting the areas that I wanted to focus on. Nancy helped me streamline everything and get out of the rut of saying the same thing over and over. I would absolutely recommend Nancy.”
— Rebecca Bender | Author and Speaker
BE FASCINATING
Tell Stories That Captivate Your Audience
Frequently Asked Questions
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Definitely. You can email me with your questions and I’ll get right back to you, usually within 24 hours during the work week.
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Yes, I offer two packages: The Megaphone (Pay in full + bonus value) and The Microphone
The Microphone plan is broken down into two payments.Payment #1 - To secure your slot in my calendar & get access to the Prep Work
Payment #2 - Due 1 week before our Sprint day.
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Absolutely. As long as you can explain to me in general terms what you do and what action you want your audience to take, I can guide you through creating your presentation.
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Yes. Practicing is key. It’s your ticket to gaining confidence and fluency, which in turn helps to convince your audience that you are a trusted authority on your topic.
Using the customized practice guide I’ll be creating for you will make it easier to practice (‘cause you’ll know what to focus on) and make your practice time more efficient.
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1. Zoom - for our Sprint day
2. Google Docs - You’ll be completing worksheets here, and we’ll also be working together in Google docs to complete Phase 1.
3. Canva - You’ll need to have a basic working knowledge of Canva and your own account. (Free is fine). We’ll be using Canva during Phase 2 to create slides.
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I highly recommend that you take the time to learn the basics of Canva. It’s an excellent platform for creating slide decks and it has a huge library of photos, graphics, and many chart/table styles.
I find it much easier to use than PowerPoint.
Additionally, you can quickly download your completed deck from Canva to PowerPoint if you prefer.
In any case, Canva is necessary for us to complete Phase 2.
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Absolutely. Rather than creating a deck, we can use that time to work on your delivery instead, which is extra important when you don’t have slides.
“Nancy created a space that built upon my current skill set and pushed me to try new things… As a result, my spring conference season was a smashing success! We’ve seen a significant increase in social media follows, service referrals, consultation requests, and future speaking engagements.”
— Megan Lundstrom | Director of the Resilience Fund, Polaris
