Coach Carla

Hey there, Public Speaker!

I’m Carla Sorey-Reed and I’ve been coaching leaders ranging from C-suite executives to award-winning actors like Zendaya for over 20 years. From C to Z, including a lot of people just like yourself. Whether you’re speaking at school or work, at a wedding, a graduation, or your grandmother’s 90th birthday, I’m sure that you would like to meet the moment and speak like a natural with confidence, joy and ease. “Yes, but how do I do it?” Have no fear, Coach Carla is here.

Here’s my story. I began my career as an actress (aka Carla-Maria Sorey) in New York City. I moved across the country, and I hosted two television talk shows in San Francisco, an entertainment talk show, Nite Time (KRON BAY-TV), and the first technology show in the Bay Area, Log-On TV (KGO-TV). My guests were often visibly nervous and uncertain. I wanted them to have a good performance and to enjoy the experience of being on TV. I quickly discovered that I had a gift for helping people find their voice, tell their story, and amplify their message with joy and ease. In preparing ordinary folk to perform in public, in small intimate settings or on big stages, in person or on camera, I found my passion. Guiding people on this transformative journey has become my life’s mission and my raison d’etre.

I’m now known as Coach Carla, or as my clients call me, The Speaker Whisperer. I help prepare well-known corporate CEOs and CFOs to communicate with their investors, customers, and employees, as well as helping activists, celebrities, climate change scientists, doctors, politicians, professional athletes, and union leaders. This work led to my founding two organizations: Reed and Associates for executive speaker coaching, and Women Uninterrupted, an edutainment platform, featuring stories told by women, for all.

It’s a new day and I’m excited to introduce my new proprietary coaching method, The SpeakEasy Way™— a bold innovative approach to the art of speaking. Anxiety, worry, and jitters, be gone! Hello freedom, fun and confidence as you develop your personal speaker persona. The SpeakEasy WayTM helps you turn your innate and instinctive communication tools into communication skills. Discover what you are already doing well. Learn how subtle adjustments can maximize speaker impact online, in person, and onstage. The SpeakEasy WayTM is for everyone in every walk of life because it’s true that now — students, teachers, job seekers, influencers, small business owners, authors, social innovators, rock stars (real ones!) — We Are All Public Speakers!

I’m excited to meet you. I love discovering new voices. I want to hear about you, your ideas, your experiences, your mission, and your new whiz-bang so that I can help you craft your story and turn your public speaking challenges into you, just speaking. Easy, joyful speaking — The SpeakEasy Way™.

Are you interested in having me Keynote, MC, or moderate your next event? Or would you like to discuss a customized presentation, media interview opportunity, or coaching or consulting engagement?

Contact me to discuss ways we might work together. Thanks!