5 S.T.E.P.S. to Speaking Success™
A practical, repeatable framework Leslie developed to help professionals move from knowing their work to communicating it well. It's applied to real business situations and can support individuals or teams.
Each step builds on the last
- SStep 1
Summon Your Inner Champion
Recognize self-doubt and build a more grounded approach to speaking. Learn to replace the critic with the supportive and encouraging voice of the champion.
- TStep 2
Tackle Obstacles Early
Preparation removes doubt. Learn to anticipate the unexpected, navigate tech and logistical pivots seamlessly, and ensure nothing competes with your voice or your credibility.
- EStep 3
Energize & Engage Your Audience
Engagement is about connection, not performance. It is making complex information clearer, relevant, and easier to follow so your audience will leave energized, aligned, and ready to act.
- PStep 4
Prime Your Presence
Prepare your focus and presence before you speak. A few minutes of simple preparation helps you walk in steady and ready.
- SStep 5
Share Stories That Stick
Use relevant stories to make the message more memorable and understandable. The right story helps your listener see what you mean, not just hear it.
A practical process, not a lecture
- 1
Start with the communication challenge
We identify where the person or team needs to communicate more effectively, the meetings, recommendations, or conversations that aren't landing yet.
- 2
Apply the framework
We select practical techniques from the 5 S.T.E.P.S. that are relevant to that situation, rather than working through every step in the abstract.
- 3
Practice and receive feedback
We work on authentic business examples and refine the delivery together, with specific feedback you can act on.
- 4
Put it to work
You use the skills in actual meetings, conversations, and presentations, so the practice carries into the real work.
Built around your goals
The format and scope are tailored to your goals and discussed on your call with Leslie. There's no fixed course length, set number of calls, required homework schedule, or promised package of recordings or assets. We shape the work around what you actually need to communicate better.
What participants say
I was a bit unsure about the 5 Steps to Speaking Success course at first; I wondered if it could really provide me with the missing pieces I had not found yet in my journey to become a better speaker. I decided that I wanted to reach the next level and was ready to invest, so I went for it. I'm glad I did. Every class has offered at least one golden nugget to help me improve my skills as a speaker. Leslie's 5 Steps to Speaking Success is worth the investment of time and money to become a more impactful speaker. Thank you Leslie.
Leslie’s 5 step to success program is a great foundational course for improving comfort with public speaking. As someone who previously engaged often in public speaking, but the last few years not so much, I have found nerves/anxiety taking over more than I anticipated with recent opportunities. The course gives very practical and applicable ways to stay calm and prepared. I highly recommend it everyone!
Common questions about the framework
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The 5 S.T.E.P.S. come alive in coaching, tailored to your team and your real conversations.