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About
With more than 34 years of Fortune 50 sales leadership experience, including senior roles at Procter & Gamble, Christy Demetrakis understands what it takes to communicate with clarity in high-performance environments.
An award-winning sales capability leader and Certified SpeakersTrainingCamp™ trainer, Christy equips professionals and leadership teams to conquer fear, strengthen leadership presence, and deliver messages that drive results.
Her approach blends real-world corporate experience with proven communication frameworks because strong ideas only matter when they are communicated well.
In addition to private coaching, Christy offers SpeakersTrainingCamp™ Cohorts, which are highly interactive, four-week virtual programs limited to just four professionals. Participants receive personalized coaching, multiple opportunities to practice, and valuable insights by learning alongside other professionals.
Overview
Hired 41 times
Serves Union, KY
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2 employees
19 years in business
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Yanick M.
Dec 6, 2024
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About a month ago, I started looking for a coach to help me prepare for a major goal in my life: delivering my 75th birthday speech. After seeing Christy’s photo and reading her reviews on Thumbtack, I thought, 'I want her as my coach.' Initially, I was disappointed that the sessions would not be face-to-face, but I was proven wrong. The remote sessions were just as effective. Christy’s style and methods helped me achieve my goal in a relatively short time. While it required effort on my part, I am proud to say that last Saturday, I delivered a compelling speech that connected emotionally with the audience. Thank you, Christy. Yanick Martelly-Kebreau
Details: Intermediate • 45 - 64 years old • Personal • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
The Empowered Speaker's reply
Yanick, it was my absolute pleasure to work with you! You had a great story to tell. We refined it and you easily accepted coaching and feedback to ultimately deliver an impactful presentation. Congratulations! Thank you for trusting me to help you bring your vision to life.
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Isaac R.
Mar 17, 2019
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I highly recommend Christy, she is very down to earth and listens to your every need. I really enjoyed how thorough her course was because it helped me organize my thoughts. In addition to the technical skills I learned for my speech, I also gained knowledge about the type of speaker I am. Christys class has made me more confident as a workshop speaker. Her training prepared me for any speech style. Please book Christy she will definitely help you meet your unique speaking goals.
-Isaac
Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Body language • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • Business • More than 1 month away • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
The Empowered Speaker's reply
It was a pleasure working with you Isaac. Thank you for the opportunity!
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Christi R.
Apr 6, 2025
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Working with Christy has been one of my greatest investments. Truly she has been called and purposed to train and empower others to find their voice, feel more comfortable in their own skin, and to speak their truth. The Empowered Speaker’s Course was very well organized, structured, and easy to follow. After taking this course, I feel more confident and knowledgeable about presenting at my next event. Thank you so much Christy for your spirit of excellence and professionalism. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Details: Beginner • 45 - 64 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Body language • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To prepare for an event • Personal • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Rita R.
May 31, 2020
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During my consultation with Christy, I mentioned my weaknesses and concerns about publicspeaking. I had never been a strong speaker and speaking in front of others gave me anxiety. As we worked together in her program, Christy taught me the techniques needed to successfully speak in public. I enjoyed her style of teaching and appreciated her honest feedback after each and every speech.
At the end of the coarse, I noticed a huge difference in my confidence, and I was able to speak more comfortably and with authority. Looking at my before and after presentations was evidence enough that I had improved drastically.
I one hundred percent recommend Christy as a coach. Her teaching style is very organized, fun, and effective.
Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Body language • Connecting with audience • To prepare for an event • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Mayowa a.
Dec 13, 2019
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I came to Christy for help in extemporaneous speaking and although I am yet to finish the course, I already feel confident in my off the cuff speaking skills. Christy tailored the course to my needs and patiently watched through my unprepared and prepared videos and gave me feedback. She is clearly a master at giving talks whether prepared or not. One of the things that I appreciated is having a formula/checklist or tools with which to organize my speech. I also learnt about mind mapping which is crucial to extemporaneous presentations. Additionally are weekly instructional videos covered all aspects of presenting, from gesturing to technical support. These are things that I did not previously think about. I highly recommend Christy to anyone who is in need of assistance in publicspeaking.
Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Connecting with audience • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Christy Demetrakis
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every client begins with a complimentary discovery call so we can discuss your goals and determine the best fit.
I offer two ways to work together:
• Private 1:1 coaching for professionals preparing for presentations, interviews, meetings, keynotes, or other high-stakes communication opportunities.
• SpeakersTrainingCamp™ Cohorts, an interactive four-week virtual experience limited to just four participants. Each person receives personalized coaching while learning alongside other professionals.
Corporate workshops and team training are customized based on the audience, format, and location.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We begin with a complimentary discovery call to discuss your goals, upcoming speaking opportunities, and areas where you'd like to improve.
From there, I'll recommend the approach that best fits your needs, whether private coaching or a SpeakersTrainingCamp™ Cohort. Every program is highly interactive, giving you multiple opportunities to practice, receive personalized coaching, and immediately apply what you learn.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I bring more than 34 years of Fortune 50 sales leadership and communication experience, including serving as a North America Master Facilitator for Procter & Gamble's Effective Presentation Skills program.
Today, I combine that corporate experience with nearly two decades of coaching professionals to become more confident, engaging, and influential communicators. I've worked with leaders across corporate, government, nonprofit, education, and entrepreneurial organizations.
