Craft, message, and deliver my narrative

“Over the past year since I entered the world of public service, Courtney Kealy has been instrumental in helping me effectively craft, message, and deliver my personal and professional narrative.

· Public Speaking: Courtney has spent hours coaching me in public speaking. I have drastically improved thanks to her, and now speak confidently and frequently in front of audiences of over 100 people. She corrected my tone, helped me to recognize and correct the wrong body language I was using, taught me which words to emphasize, how to use my hands and gestures, where to pause and take breaths, and how to manage the butterflies in my stomach when I go on stage. Courtney also "codes" all of my speeches so that I know which words to emphasize and where to pause & take breaths.

· Crafting my narrative: Courtney worked extensively on the content of various speeches that I have given, helping me create "building blocks" that I can now mix & match depending on my audience. She is a master editor and storyteller, and helped me effectively craft a story in a concise, coherent manner across various portfolios & industries. My speeches felt more disjointed before I began working with Courtney given I deal with many different areas, and she taught me how to tie everything together in a natural, seamless manner.

· Moderating/Interviews: When I moderated panels and conducted interviews on stage in front of large audiences (150+ people), Courtney held numerous mock sessions with me and helped me organize my questions and keep the discussions focused. She also taught me how to pivot and gain control of the room.

· Podcasts: Again, Courtney helps me organize my thoughts, craft my narrative in a concise manner that has a natural flow, and makes my answers more punchy and has taught me how to keep the audience engaged.”

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Media Expert: Acumen, Dedication, Skills

Over the past year, Courtney has played a pivotal role in shaping and defining our organizational narrative as we undertook humanitarian work in Ukraine. Her ability to delve deep into the nuances of our operations, understand the intricacies of our mission, and then shape a compelling story from those details is nothing short of remarkable.

Courtney possesses a unique ability to connect a business's skillset, experience, and personal story, and then weave them into a cogent and powerful narrative that resonates with audiences. This was evident in how she expertly guided us in honing our story and purpose when fundraising $250k in one weekend for civilians in Kharkiv. Her guidance, efforts, and perspective ensured our mission stood out, was clearly communicated, and truly touched the hearts of those who heard it.

In addition to creating an impactful narrative, Courtney also displayed an unparalleled understanding of the media landscape. Her guidance and preparation were instrumental in our successful navigation of interviews with both national and local media outlets. She ensured that we went into each interview with strong, well-structured talking points and a level of preparedness that left us feeling confident and well-equipped to articulate our mission.

Furthermore, Courtney's expertise and connections in the media industry were invaluable in garnering media coverage for our cause. Her strategic insights and approach were instrumental in securing the exposure we needed to spread the word about our humanitarian efforts.

Courtney's unique combination of media expertise, narrative-building skills, and unwavering dedication would make her an invaluable asset to any team or project she is involved with.

Dillon Carroll, MissionTo.org

Courtney changes the game

I enjoyed working with Courtney as I prepared to travel to Doha for a global security conference. I wanted advice on the best way to position myself as a speaker and how to hit the top points that would resonate and further establish myself as a thought leader in the energy security space. She came through - she worked with me on everything from how I should sit depending on what I was wearing, how to look at the audience, and how to use my voice to emphasize my points.

I've been doing interviews for years, but honestly, I realized there was a lot I wasn't doing and getting wrong. Courtney's professionalism and ability to communicate with me on how to improve my professional leadership in the energy space was fantastic. I was introduced to her by a friend I admire and trust who uses Courtney for her speaking engagements, and like me, we both agree that Courtney changes the game and for the better. She is fantastic to work with, and I'll call her again for my next big speaking engagements.

Dr. Carolyn Kissane | Associate Dean and Clinical Professor | NYU-SPS Center for Global Affairs | New York University