Speaking for Real

Speaking For Real Workshops

Real skills. Real practice. Built for real life.

Every Speaking For Real workshop is in person, hands on, and designed around one core belief: the only way to become a confident, compelling communicator is to actually do it. In front of real people. With real feedback.

Workshops are available as single or multi-session experiences ranging from 90 minutes to two hours per session. Workshops are held at your location. Please inquire about one of our parter spaces if you need a change of scenery!

  • "I left the workshop feeling more prepared, more confident, and genuinely excited for future speaking opportunities. This workshop is one everyone should attend to become more confident and comfortable speaking in large-group settings.”

    —Mia, Digital Marketing Manager

  • "Kelley Miller is an expert in her craft. Not only did she help me feel confident in my speaking ability, but she pulled out parts of me that I had kept hidden and unable to express previously. She also worked extensively with our daughter to help mitigate the fidgets and anxiety felt onstage."

    —Sara, Therapist

  • “Kelley created a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment that allowed us to show up as our authentic selves.”

    —Emily, Wine Marketing Manager

Public Speaking Workshops and 1:1 Coaching

Wine Industry Professionals

Every bottle of wine has a story. CORK Stories gives winemakers and tasting room professionals a simple, powerful framework to find it, shape it, and tell it in a way that connects with any audience — from first time visitors to longtime wine club members.

  • Context — Where did this wine come from?

  • Obstacle — What challenged you along the way?

  • Resolution — How did you overcome it?

  • Keep — What do you want your customer to remember with every sip?

CORK is simple to understand and surprisingly hard to do well. That's why we practice it live.

Best for: Wineries, tasting room staff, winemakers, and wine industry professionals.

Women, Organizations & Teams

You have it and the people need it!

Speaking For Real workshops are not about performance or polish. They are about finding the authentic, compelling communicator that already exists inside you and giving the practice to show up consistently and confidently.

Participants leave with real practice and practical tools for connecting authentically with any audience, immediate feedback that makes them better, and a voice that is unmistakably their own.

Best for: Women's organizations, professional women's groups, corporate teams, nonprofits, and community organizations.

1:1 Coaching

Speaking For Real one-on-one virtual coaching sessions are designed for individuals who want practical, real feedback in a private setting.

Do you have a presentation or speaking engagement coming up? Schedule a 1:1 session to practice in a supportive, easygoing format.

Sessions are 30 minutes and held virtually — perfect for busy professionals who want real progress on their own schedule.

Best for: Anybody with a voice and an internet connection!

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