Meet Patricia
and Shanks for Speaking
Charisma isn't a costume. It's who you are on the inside that you allow those on the outside to see.
Shanks for Speaking is about talking for you.
Hello! My name is Patricia Shanks. A generalist with particular interests in art, music, writing, travel, and animals, I am available to speak to your group or organization on a variety of topics. I am a teacher, business manager, television and radio host, actor, musician, Emmy Award-winning writer, and journalist. I bring a veritable smorgasbord of life and work expertise to my speaking practice.
Shanks for Speaking is about coaching you.
Incorporating techniques honed over many years working in front of audiences of all types and sizes in broadcast media and journalism, performing, teaching, sales, service, and corporate management I teach you skills that will boost your confidence in your work. My premise is, you already have all the tools you need to succeed. We merely need to find, hone, and capitalize on them.
We are ALL public speakers. Whether we are broadcasting, podcasting, creating product or service videos, submitting snippets on social media platforms, speaking before live audiences, or speaking on the phone, being an effective speaker and presenter is essential to our success.
In my coaching practice, I help you discover the genuine "you" in your presentation. Create your unique persona. Eliminate affectation. Amp up your best voice qualities. Perfect your physical presentation. Build your following. Become an authentic, effective, successful speaker.
Addressing your specific needs, working together we take your existing voice and presentation skills to the next level. You are a salesperson who needs a more commanding voice. You are a teacher who needs to preserve and conserve your voice. You are a podcaster or TV or radio personality who needs a more inviting voice and presentation. You are a CEO who needs to put more meaning into your talking points to gain influence and respect from your audiences. Whatever your needs and goals, I help you meet them through my personalized coaching.
Speak to me.
Let me know how I can help you. Describe your needs. I'd be happy to discuss speaking before your group or organization. As a trainer, I offer personalized coaching for groups and individuals.
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Patricia Shanks
Patricia Shanks is a veteran TV host, actor, voice actor, voice coach, acting coach, public speaker, radio broadcaster, podcaster, non-profit executive director, and Emmy Award-winning writer. She holds a BS Degree in Business. Patricia trained in Sanford Meisner-based acting methods for nearly two decades, and she is a certified neuro linguistic programming associate.