Public Speaking & Presentation Pros Academy
You have something to say. And you're tired of no one hearing it.
Find Your Voice to Build Your Future
You want to be heard. Really heard.
You freeze the moment the room turns to you. You don't know where to start when you have to structure a talk. And the fear of speaking in front of others — the fear you've carried for years — shows up right when you need to sound most confident.
You care about that meeting on Thursday. That pitch coming up next month. The conference invite you almost turned down. The board seat you want. The clients you know — deep down you know — you could win. If you could just walk in and own the room.
You don't need another motivational post. You don't need another book. You need the skill. And you need it before the next opportunity walks past you.
None of that means something is wrong with you. It means no one ever gave you a framework to work through it. There's a difference. And one of them is fixable.
Right now, you care about one thing. Being heard. Really heard. In the rooms that decide what happens next for your career. For your business. For your next chapter.
You care about that meeting on Thursday. That pitch coming up next month. The conference invite you almost turned down. The board seat you want. The clients you know — deep down you know — you could win. If you could just walk in and own the room.
You don't need another motivational post. You don't need another book. You need the skill. And you need it before the next opportunity walks past you.
What high-performers tell us they care about most right now:
- Getting promoted — because visibility and voice are the tiebreakers
- Winning bigger clients — because the pitch is the product
- Landing speaking engagements — stages, panels, keynotes
- Being taken seriously — not just competent, but commanding
- Stopping the ache of watching less-qualified people get chosen because they can speak
It's not that you can't speak. No One ever taught you how.
The Surface Problem
The Real Problem
Most professionals learned public speaking the same way - by being thrown into a room and told to "just be yourself". You watched other people do it well, and assumed they were born with something you weren't.
They weren't. They learned a framework you didn't.
And every time you step into a room without one, you feel it - that quiet ache of a voice that never quite makes it out. The talk you rehearsed that came out muddled. The pitch that should have won. The state you were ready for that went to someone louder.
The Deeper Desire
You don't just want to "get better at public speaking." You want what public speaking delivers - recognition, respect, visibility, the corner office, the paid stage, the clients who chase you instead of the other way around.
You want to walk into any room and know — not hope, know — that when you open your mouth, the room leans in.
You freeze. You ramble. You blank mid-sentence. Your slides are cluttered. Your closing lands flat. You leave the room replaying every word you wish you'd said.
The Real Problem
It's not that you can't speak. It's that no one ever taught you how.
Most professionals learned public speaking the same way - by being thrown into a room and told to "just be yourself". You watched other people do it well, and assumed they were born with something you weren't.
They weren't. They learned a framework you didn't.
And every time you step into a room without one, you feel it - that quiet ache of a voice that never quite makes it out. The talk you rehearsed that came out muddled. The pitch that should have won. The state you were ready for that went to someone louder.
The Deeper Desire
You don't just want to "get better at public speaking." You want what public speaking delivers - recognition, respect, visibility, the corner office, the paid stage, the clients who chase you instead of the other way around.
You want to walk into any room and know — not hope, know — that when you open your mouth, the room leans in.
What happens when you don't solve it:
- That promotion? Goes to the person who can present to the board.
- That client? Picks the competitor who told a better story on the call.
- That panel invite? Goes to the peer who's more "polished".
- Your business hits a ceiling. And it's the ceiling of your own visibility.
- 10 years from now — you're still the smartest person in every room no one listens to.
Why the alternatives keep you stuck.
Peer-practice groups? They give you a room to rehearse in. That's it. No framework. No Master Trainer. No curriculum. Just feedback from other beginners. It's kind. It's warm. It's not corrective. And that's the problem.
One-off courses that tell you what to do. They hand you a checklist and disappear. No coaching. No community. No new content next month. You finish the thing and you're right back on your own.
One-off courses that tell you what to do. They hand you a checklist and disappear. No coaching. No community. No new content next month. You finish the thing and you're right back on your own.
"Public speaking coaches" charge $1,500 to $5,000 per engagement and teach speaking like it's a hobby. Most of them? They've never actually built a company with the skill. They can polish your delivery all day long. They can't build your career on it.
Corporate Learning and Development workshops are one-and-done. Your team sits through a two-hour session. Nods along. Forgets it by Monday. No reinforcement. No library. No next step. Nothing.
And books and podcasts? Look, they inspire you. Good ones really do. But they don't train you. And reading about swimming — you know this — won't teach you to swim.
• No proprietary framework — you're stitching together tips
• No proprietary framework — you're stitching together tips
• No ongoing training — the learning stops the day the course ends
• No community of serious speakers — you have no one to grow with
• No coaching — no one is watching you and telling the truth
• No credibility behind the teacher — most coaches have never built anything with the skill
Write your awesome label here.
The Public Speaking & Presentation Pros Academy.
One framework. Monthly training. A community that grows with you.
The Academy is the only membership-based training school built on a proprietary five-pillar framework for public speaking — the VOICE Framework℠. Taught by a Certified Master Trainer with 30-plus years of corporate L&D experience.
The Academy is the only membership-based training school built on a proprietary five-pillar framework for public speaking — the VOICE Framework℠. Taught by a Certified Master Trainer with 30-plus years of corporate L&D experience.
This isn't a course. It's a framework. And a framework grows with you. New skills. New tools. New training. Every single month.
You get the full VOICE Framework℠. Monthly live, virtual Q&A with Liz. And at the Speaker Accelerator and Speaker Elite tiers, you also get live, virtual masterclasses and live, virtual laser coaching — with a Master Trainer in Nashville who built two companies on the skill she's teaching you.
• V — Vanquish Your Fear
• O — Organize Your Message
• I — Influence with Storytelling
• C — Command the Room
• E — Exude Effortless Confidence
Why the VOICE Framework℠ works when nothing else has
Why the VOICE Framework℠ works when nothing else has
Because it's not a checklist. It's a system. Five pillars, taught in sequence, reinforced monthly, applied in your real talks and pitches, with a Master Trainer watching your progress.
• Built by a Certified Master Trainer, Instructional Designer, and Training Director — not a hobbyist
• Grounded in 30+ years of corporate L&D — Global Head of Training at Barnett Educational Services, global leadership at Gilead Sciences and J&J/Scios, and UC faculty appointments
• Proven — Liz built two companies as top-rated speaker at ACRP, PMI, and SQA conferences
• Membership-based, so the training compounds — new courses every month, not once-and-done
• Backed by a live community — plus live, virtual masterclasses and live, virtual laser coaching at the Speaker Accelerator and Speaker Elite tiers, and three in-person Nashville retreats at Speaker Elite
Write your awesome label here.
Exactly what happens when you enroll.
From the moment you enroll, here's what unfolds — step by step, week by week, month by month.
Enroll
Choose your tier — Speaker Foundations, Speaker Accelerator, or Speaker Elite. Pay in full at checkout. You're inside the Academy the moment your payment clears.
Show Up to Live, Virtual Training Every Month
Every tier includes live, virtual Q&A monthly and Motivational Mondays with Liz . At the Speaker Accelerator and Speaker Elite tiers, you also get live, virtual workshops and live, virtual laser coaching whereby you may be selected to have your talk reviewed in real time. All live sessions are recorded and added to the library for your tier.
Personal Welcome
You'll receive an automated Academy welcome email — and a personal note from Liz. This isn't a form email. Liz reads every enrollment and writes you directly.
Join Your Community
You're placed in the Academy community - one space per VOICE pillar, plus a general room. Connect with serious speakers who are building the same skill.
Begin the Voice Framework℠
Start with course 1 - Vanquish Your Fear. Work through the framework at your pace. Each course is delivered in 15-minute Steps designed for professionals.
• V — Vanquish Your Fear
• V — Vanquish Your Fear
• O — Organize Your Message
• I — Influence with Storytelling
• C — Command the Room
• E — Exude Effortless Confidence
Apply it in the Real World and Compound it, Month After Month
You'll use he framework on real talks — the next meeting, the next client pitch, the next stage. Bring your questions and your recordings back to your monthly coaching.
A new course drops every month. Workshop and learn with Liz and your peers on the courses dropped the previous month. New coaching. New training. Your voice doesn't stop evolving - and neither does the Academy.
A new course drops every month. Workshop and learn with Liz and your peers on the courses dropped the previous month. New coaching. New training. Your voice doesn't stop evolving - and neither does the Academy.
The honest answer to what you're thinking.
Here are the objections we hear most often — and the honest answer to each.
THEY SAY ...
"I can just watch YouTube videos for free."
THE TRUTH
You can. And you'll keep doing what you're doing right now — collecting tips with no framework to hang them on. Free content teaches you what to do. A framework teaches you how to think. Members join because they were tired of the YouTube shuffle.
You can. And you'll keep doing what you're doing right now — collecting tips with no framework to hang them on. Free content teaches you what to do. A framework teaches you how to think. Members join because they were tired of the YouTube shuffle.
THEY SAY ..."I'm not sure I'm the type."
THE TRUTH
Liz was a child who answered adults with only yes or no. She stuttered. She was shy. She built two companies on the strength of the skill she now teaches. There is no type. There is only whether or not you decide to learn.
Liz was a child who answered adults with only yes or no. She stuttered. She was shy. She built two companies on the strength of the skill she now teaches. There is no type. There is only whether or not you decide to learn.
THEY SAY ...
"I've tried other programs — they didn't work (or stick)."
THE TRUTH
Most
programs give you
room to practice in, or a checklist to memorize, but they
don't give you a proprietary framework, a Master Trainer, or corrective
coaching that compound month after month. If what you tried was going to work
for you, it would have by now—not because you failed, but because they were
courses. Not frameworks. Not memberships. Not communities. Not coached
experiences. You didn't fail—the format did. The Academy is designed around
what actually works: a proprietary framework + monthly reinforcement +coaching
+ a community that keeps you progressing.
THEY SAY ...
"I can't afford it. Or, I want to see if it's for me first."
THE TRUTH
Speaker Foundations is $597 for the year—less than most people spend on coffee in six months. Speaker Accelerator is $2,500, which is a fraction of what a single private coaching engagement can cost—often $1,500 or more for just one session. And if you're a professional inside a company, your manager may be able to approve it as a professional development investment.
The easiest place to start is Speaker Foundations at $597 for the year. It's the lowest-risk way to experience the framework, the coaching environment, and the community. If you find it's the right fit, you can upgrade to Speaker Accelerator. If it's not, you've made a relatively small investment to find out—without committing to a private coaching engagement.
Speaker Foundations is $597 for the year—less than most people spend on coffee in six months. Speaker Accelerator is $2,500, which is a fraction of what a single private coaching engagement can cost—often $1,500 or more for just one session. And if you're a professional inside a company, your manager may be able to approve it as a professional development investment.
The easiest place to start is Speaker Foundations at $597 for the year. It's the lowest-risk way to experience the framework, the coaching environment, and the community. If you find it's the right fit, you can upgrade to Speaker Accelerator. If it's not, you've made a relatively small investment to find out—without committing to a private coaching engagement.
THEY SAY ...
"I don't have time."
THE TRUTH
Every self-paced video class module is capped at 25 minutes. Live events are recorded. The Academy is built for busy professionals — because Liz built it while running two companies. You don't need more time. You need a system.
Every self-paced video class module is capped at 25 minutes. Live events are recorded. The Academy is built for busy professionals — because Liz built it while running two companies. You don't need more time. You need a system.
THEY SAY ...
"I'll do it later, after [big thing]."
THE TRUTH
The big thing is exactly why you need the framework now. You will always have a next big thing. The people who lead them are the ones who built the skill before the moment arrived. Now is the time!
The big thing is exactly why you need the framework now. You will always have a next big thing. The people who lead them are the ones who built the skill before the moment arrived. Now is the time!
Answers Before You Ask
When does the Academy open?
The Public Speaking & Presentation Pros Academy officially opens September 30, 2026. Founding Legacy Members lock in their rate for life if they enroll before October 14, 2026 (first 50 members only).
Is this a course or a membership?
It's a membership. You get the full VOICE Framework℠ curriculum plus a new course every month,
live monthly training, community access, and (depending on tier) coaching and in-person retreats. It's not a one-and-done course — it's a framework that grows with you.
How long will it take me to see results?
Most members see a shift in their next talk after completing Course 1 (Vanquish Your Fear). The full framework is learned at your pace with the compounding effect of new courses and learnings monthly — the reason members stay — kicks in around month three with completion of the five foundational courses full VOICE Framework℠ curriculum. Results vary per person.
I'm a busy professional. How much time does this take?
Every teaching video is capped at 25 minutes. You choose your pace. Live monthly events are recorded and added to your library, so you never miss anything.
Can my employer pay for this?
Yes! The Academy is deliberately priced so managers can approve and reimburse the Speaker Foundations and Speaker Accelerator tiers — a fraction of what private coaching costs. A capability statement and W-9 are available for procurement.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. The framework starts at the beginning — the fear, the physical response, the internal saboteur voice — and builds from there. If you've never given a talk in your life, you're in the right place. If you're already speaking on stages, you'll find the framework sharpens what you already do.
Is the content live or self-paced?
Both. The core VOICE Framework℠ courses are self-paced (video + PDF + exercises). Every tier includes live, virtual Q&A with Liz every month. Speaker Accelerator and Speaker Elite add live, virtual workshops and live, virtual laser coaching. Speaker Elite adds three in-person 3-day and one virtual retreat in Nashville each year.
Who's teaching?
Liz Wool — Founder and CEO of Public Speaking & Presentation Pros, Certified Master Trainer, Instructional Designer, and Training Director with 30+ years in corporate Learning and Development. Former Global Head of Training at Barnett Educational Services, former corporate training and complicance leader at Gilead Sciences and Scios (J&J), and former faculty at UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, andS an Francisco State. Top-rated speaker at ACRP, PMI, and SQA conferences.
What's the refund policy?
Simple: within 30 days of purchase, if you've accessed less than 10% of Academy materials, you are eligible for a full refund. Full terms are on the checkout page and in the Refund Policy linked in the footer.
Is there a payment plan?
Enrollment is pay-in-full at checkout. We do not offer a payment plan at launch, but pay-over-time with Klarna-style options may be available post-purchase.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate for each course you complete, delivered through the Academy with your name and the course title.
Is this a B2B or B2C offer?
Both. Business owners enroll for themselves and their staff. Corporations enroll their organizations. Professionals inside companies enroll and are reimbursed by their manager or Learning and Development team. Speaker Foundations and Speaker Accelerator are priced deliberately below the individual-coaching threshold so approval is straightforward.
Three tiers. One framework. Your choice.
* Founding Legacy Member offer - the first 50 members who enroll before October 14, 2026 lock in their rate for life. *
Speaker Foundations
The full framework, self-paced - build the skill on your own time.
$597/year
Billed annually
Includes:
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full voice framework curriculum - all five pillars
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new course provided every month
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monthly live, virtual Q&A and motivational mondays with liz - recordings added to your library
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access to Academy community spaces
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certificate of completion for every course
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mobile-friendly
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10 Short videos a month plus
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Articles and newsletters
Speaker Accelerator
Foundations + live, virtual workshops + monthly coaching for the fastest growth.
$2,500/year
Billed annually
Includes:
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Everything in foundations
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MONTHLY, LIVE VIRTUAL workshops WITH LIZ WOOL
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Monthly live laser coaching opportunity with liz wool
Speaker
Elite
Foundations + Accelerator + in-person masterclasses for professional skill building.
$8,000/year
Billed annually
Includes:
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Everything in Foundations and Accelerator
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THREE IN-PERSON, 3-DAY workshops in nashville with 1 virtual retreat per year
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SMALL-GROUP FORMAT - DIRECT ACCESS TO LIZ
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ACCESS TO LIZ'S PERSONAL REFERRAL NETWORK
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FIRST LOOK AT NEW ACADEMY PROGRAMMING AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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I am most grateful that my teacher not only makes learning fun and shares his knowledge, but his passion for his field as well. I could not have found a better place to learn new skills.
Jenna White
The school has everything that I need for successful study: textbooks, daily assignments, planner, notebooks, a staff who are very skilled and experienced, and ready to help at any time.
Walter Gomez