Jay’s Public Speaking Accelerator (8-week Virtual Program)

✅ You're no stranger to sharing your expertise and advice: hundreds of posts, even some conference talks and webinars, and maybe a keynote here or there, or a book, podcast, or series you launched.

❌ But when someone asks, "What do you speak about?" you scramble to answer.

❌ And when it’s time to create a talk, you start from a place of panic. “How can I avoid being bad?”

❌ Or maybe you’re just tired of reinventing and need smarter frameworks to make speaking sustainable.

Next cohort 2.23.26

Early-Bird Seats available - Save $400

Delivered virtually, both live and asynchronously.

What You’ll Build

Your big idea:

Refine your thinking into a distinct premise that becomes your calling card (not just “another talk about this topic”)

Smarter Structure:

Craft the experience end-to-end in a way that makes it easier for you to internalize the speech + easier for the audience to pay attention, buy into your ideas, and make your perspective their own.

Signature Storytelling:

Learn a narrative approach you can repeat in any talk (or really any content), and actively develop 1 story with Jay.

Stronger Openers & Closers:

Navigate the two critical moments that most cement the audience’s memory of you, and do so in a way that feels fun and repeatable.

Calls-to-action & Follow-on Business:

Learn how to turn every talk into additional opportunities by reframing the CTA to be more effective than the approach you’re typically taught.

“Worth every penny.”

Michelle tried other programs.

But she felt like she was performing someone else's system.

Here's what changed…

(Michelle Pollack is an executive coach and former creative exec at CBS.)

2 problems with most trainings:

1. We feel too pulled away from the "real" work.

   We have so much going on that we can't hit pause and go learn or practice, and we're also worried most speaker trainings aren't tailored for (A) the business world and (B) producing the work DURING the training. So we have some fun (or maybe cringe) doing group exercises, but we haven't made tangible progress on actual work ... all while we're stressed about taking time away from the rest of our jobs.

2. most trainings emphasize the extremes of the Speaker journey.

   Most individuals and orgs focus on beginners (i.e. the fear of speaking) or outliers (paid keynote speakers; execs and celebs addressing huge audiences constantly, with massive stakes each time). The thing is, you aren't a beginner. You're a professional communicator. But you're also not quitting your current business to give 40 keynotes per year or address your 50,000 employees at your next corporate event.

This program is tailor-made for Business Leaders who want to make speaking a superpower—without becoming “professional speakers”

Stop Leaving money on the Table. Build a speech that becomes a revenue engine.

Whether you speak for free to drive leads or charge speaker fees (or both), most experts and entrepreneurs leave opportunities on the table because they don't have ONE signature speech audiences remember and event planners want to book.

This accelerator addresses what typical speaker trainings ignore:

→ How to distill expertise into a distinct premise & speaking product (you’re not a forgettable commodity)
→ How to resonate deeper so others deeply care, rush up to you, invite you to speak, or hire you
→ How to design for your message, not just give a better speech according to “best” practices

The pros don’t just speak better.

They have a better speaking product—one They reliably customize and deliver, ensuring it works everywhere.

Soon, that will be you.

“Transformative in a way I didn’t expect.”

Justin Wanted to convey his vision, not just his advice

He joined the program to own his ideas + start playing bigger

(Justin Blackman is a brand voice expert and highly sought-out copywriter.)

Program Agenda and Structure

1. progress without feeling pulled away:

• Accelerators are meant to be the fastest way to get way better.

• This is an 8-week virtual program designed for your busy, demanding schedule.

• This is about real work, rapid progress, and focusing on the few things which have the biggest impact.

• Everything is housed on a private program page + sent via email (no mess, no stress!)

2. Four sprints, but a flow we repeat:

1. LEARN (the first lesson happens live and will be recorded; all other lessons are watched on-demand)

2. WRITE (practical prompts will help you develop your actual talk)

3. REHEARSE (nothing is more valuable to a speaker than rehearsal time; you’ll be prompted to record yourself rehearsing your progress—and you can submit up to 2 recordings to Jay for personalized notes on your content and your delivery)

4. IMPROVE (access weekly group calls with Jay for Q&A and workshopping materials, or watch them on-demand)

3. Next Cohort’s Agenda:

SPRINT 1️⃣ (Weeks 1-2)

FOUNDATIONS (Premise and Structure)

📅 Live Kickoff: Mon, Feb 23, 12:30-2pm ET (also recorded)

• Attend the live kickoff or watch on-demand later: one-part lesson, one-part workshop

• Complete clear next steps and assigned work, supported by prompts and templates

• For Q&A and live workshopping with Jay, attend either or both group coaching calls

📅 Group Coaching, Week 1: Thurs, Feb 26, 10-11:30am ET (also recorded)

📅 Group Coaching, Week 2: Wed, March 4, 12:30-2pm ET (also recorded)

SPRINT 2️⃣ (Weeks 3-4)

Signature Stories

• Watch the video lesson on-demand, all about developing and delivering stories in speeches

• Complete clear next steps and assigned work, supported by prompts and templates

• For Q&A and live workshopping with Jay, attend either or both group coaching calls

📅 Group Coaching, Week 3: Wed, March 12, 10-11:30am ET (also recorded)

📅 Group Coaching, Week 4: Wed, March 18, 12:30-2pm ET (also recorded)

SPRINT 3️⃣ (Weeks 5-6)

Openers and Closers

• Watch the video lesson on-demand, all about sharing frameworks, methods, and advice in gripping, repeatable ways

• Complete clear next steps and assigned work, supported by prompts and templates

• For Q&A and live workshopping with Jay, attend either or both group coaching calls

📅 Group Coaching, Week 5: Wed, March 25, 10-11:30am ET (also recorded)

📅 Group Coaching, Week 6: Thurs, April 2, 12:30-2pm ET (also recorded)

SPRINT 4️⃣ (Weeks 7-8)

Advice Delivered to Resonate

• Watch the video lesson on-demand, all about how to deliver frameworks and advice in gripping, customizable ways

• Complete clear next steps and assigned work, supported by prompts and templates

• For Q&A and live workshopping with Jay, attend either or both group coaching calls

📅 Group Coaching, Week 7: Thurs, April 9, 10-11:30am ET (also recorded)

📅 Group Coaching, Week 8: Wed, April 18, 12:30-2pm ET (also recorded)

📅 Final Showcase and Celebration, Week 8: Thurs, April 16, 10am-12:30pm ET (also recorded)

“A beautiful curriculum, but Jay allowed time to ask him deeper questions”

Nicole joined to evolve from technical Speaker to inspiring Storyteller

She says the entire program overdelivered. Here’s how…

(Dr. Nicole Garritano is a leadership coach and consultant)

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Teaching storytelling from the stage + reworking a client’s speech.

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FAQ’s

I've been speaking for years. Is this too basic?

No. This program is designed for established professionals (10+ years experience) who have expertise and content—but lack a signature approach that positions them distinctively. Past participants include published authors, podcast hosts, and consultants already giving breakout talks. What they needed (and what you'll get) isn't beginner skills—it's IP architecture, strategic positioning, and personalized support to get the best of you out into the world, online and on stages.

How is this different from other speaker training?

Most programs teach generic frameworks or focus on performance anxiety. This accelerator assumes you can already deliver—you just need your ONE signature talk that crystallizes your expertise and positions you as THE go-to expert. You’ll get 2 rounds of personalized video feedback on YOUR specific work, plus async lessons and structured exercises designed for busy professionals who want to make actual, meaningful progress.

Do I need to attend live? What if I have conflicts?

Everything will be recorded, and all video lessons (except Week 1) happens entirely asynchronously via email too. The most important live element are the office hours to get questions answered and workshop materials with me.

When Are Coaching Calls Scheduled?

I do my best to spread the coaching calls across days of the week and various times, to ensure coverage across time zones and also busy schedules. All coaching calls are recorded too, so you’ll be able to learn from others’ drafts and questions.

Is this for paid speakers or speaking for free to drive leads?

Both! Past registrants have included paid professional speakers, business builders who speak for free in support of their marketing, and people who do both. There’s an entire Strategy Module in our Accelerator HQ which has you covered for all things marketing, selling, pricing/negotiating your speaker fee (if you’d like to quote a fee and/or raise your existing rate). That said, this accelerator primarily focuses on the foundational, transformational elements of public speaking and crafting your signature speech, which too few professionals understand or master.

What’s your refund policy?

I understand circumstances may change, and so I offer all registrants a refund up to 7 days prior to kickoff, in the amount of your full registration fee minus a 25% admin fee. After that time passes, I do not offer refunds.