Meet Tilly Smith

Hello! I am so excited to welcome you to Empowered Public Speaking! 

I’m Tilly, an accomplished events professional with a mission to demystify the art of public speaking and empower people on their journey to becoming authentic, and engaging communicators!

Eager to share the knowledge I’ve gained throughout my career, I’m now dedicating myself to helping individuals navigate the nuances of public speaking with confidence and poise.

The truth is that I know I speak for most audiences when I say that I can tell within the first two minutes if someone is going to demand my attention and keep me interested in what they’re saying for the duration of their time in the spotlight, or not.

For a living, I have created, produced, and run events for 10 years.

I have worked closely with and observed hundreds of speakers in an array of formats, and in a variety of settings – both corporate and social!

From my unique and fortunate position, I have witnessed the best in action, but I have also watched some not-so-brilliant examples of public speaking, and I can tell you why the former were fantastic, and where the latter lacked and what they can do to improve next time.

In short, regarding public speaking, I know what works, and what doesn’t, and why.

But it has also become clear to me that there are not enough resources or websites available to people who are actively trying to free themselves from the fear of public speaking and/or want to gain more information and learn how they can build their skills and confidence as a public speaker. 

We live in a culture that celebrates people who speak up and present well in front of others, – it is an undeniable indispensable skill to have, but there’s not enough discussion or training in my opinion on how to do that!

So, this is why I decided to start Empowered Public Speaking. 

I would love to be able to share my learnings, behind the scenes insights, and tricks of the trade with everyone so we can all have access to how to be amazing public speakers and deliver fantastic presentations in any setting and in front of anyone. 

So, whether you…

1. Are eager to overcome a debilitating fear of public speaking because you realise it’s holding your back…
2. Have a work or conference presentation coming up and are seeking some guidance and help with preparation for it…
3. Have a speech at a social event such as a wedding or funeral and want to ensure it hits the mark…
4. Are already a pro at delivering talks or speaking in front of people but would like to continue to develop your skills and technique…
5. Just want to build some confidence and skills for public speaking situations such as interviews, meetings etc…

Then I hope you will find all you need here!

At your disposal are evidence-based articles that discuss the theory of relevant topics such as overcoming glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), as well as case study analyses of brilliant public speaking examples that dissect what is being done well and how you can learn from them. 

You’ve also got access to some invaluable practical guides and strategies for writing, structuring, rehearsing, and delivering outstanding speeches and presentations.

If you are looking for additional help and support then I have also taken the time to review and recommend the best tools, books, training, coaching etc available in this field so you don’t have to waste any time researching and sifting through everything that’s out there!

Moreover, if you join our wonderful free community of likeminded supportive people then I hold online workshop sessions that give the opportunity for members to practise a particular speech or presentation in front of myself, a guest coach, and fellow associates.

We create a realistic dry-run environment with a live audience and offer constructive feedback around what you’re doing well and how you can improve – everyone learns a lot from it!

The Empowered Public Speaking community is a wonderful group of people who share a passion for self-development and overcoming fears to become amazing, authentic public speakers.

I’d love to invite you to join us. In doing so you will receive access to a weekly newsletter with exclusive content and guides, as well as information on upcoming online workshops. Click here to sign up. 

Thank you once again for visiting, and I wish you all the best on your journey to becoming a sensational public speaker.

If you have any feedback, thoughts, or comments then I’d love to hear from you.

All the best,
Tilly x