* For three decades, I have been working in all aspects of Business Development, Telemarketing and Public Speaking. I would like to support you in making your next campaign a success!
* My 13 years as a top producer in Real Estate sharpened my sales and negotiating skills so that I can find a Win/Win in providing a solution to a leads problem.
* With years of both B2B and B2C experience and know how to update and best nurture leads, it is easy for me to ask for contact information and other data. Many clients have hired me to connect with C-Level leads so that I can clearly explain an offer and help convey to the lead how we can partner and provide a valuable service. My ability to speak with Executives, Business Owners and professionals of various trades will give you the ability to expand into many different markets.
* My talents in telemarketing have given me the strength to nurture and mirror and match leads to develop a sincere connection. I have detailed experience and note taking, so that is clear who are best leads are to follow-up with. You will find that I can assist with helping you to write phone scripts, email templates and an overall marketing strategy if you want to grow a team.
* With years of professional speaking and broadcasting in my skill set, you will be glad to know you are well represented on every call.
* With market research, I can help you to in obtaining valuable customer feedback when making any needed adjustments to your campaigns or services.
* In working with event planners, I can also assist you if you are looking to have leads attend live events or webinars.
* Lastly, I do have a certification in Life Coaching. You will find that I am very easy to work with and organized in my communication.
Public Speaking
Public Relations
Customer Service
Data Entry
Microsoft Excel
Word Processing
Online Market Research
Product Sourcing
Speech Writing
Business Coaching
Microsoft Word
Recruiting
Voice-Over
Customer Support
Clerical Skills
Mary Elizabeth E.
Queens County, New York
$96/hr
4.8
258 jobs
I am a PR and social media expert and founder of Elkordy Global Strategies.
Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in both journalism and public relations, helping more than 800 startups, growth-stage companies, nonprofits, government agencies, e-commerce brands, books, and thought leaders raise their visibility, build credibility, and grow their brands.
What makes Elkordy Global Strategies different is that we're part newsroom, part PR agency. More than half of our team are former journalists, and I still produce a daily national television news show. We understand what reporters, producers, and editors are looking for because we've been on the other side of the pitch.
I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, personal brands, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and executives across nearly every industry. Whether you're launching a company, building your personal brand, securing media coverage, navigating a crisis, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, we know how to get your story in front of the right audience.
Our clients have been featured in Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, NewsNation, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, ABC News, Good Morning America, TODAY, USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC, Sky News, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Hill, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Al Jazeera, CNN Español, CGTN, Voice of America, and hundreds of other national, international, broadcast, print, and digital media outlets.
What can we do for you?
We're a one-stop PR shop. We help clients with:
• Earned media outreach and media relations
• Thought leadership and executive positioning
• Personal branding and executive visibility
• Social media strategy and management
• Content creation and content marketing
• Podcast production and guest booking
• Speaking opportunities and conference placements
• Crisis communications and reputation management
• Digital media strategy and execution
• Product launches and campaign development
• Strategic communications planning and messaging
Additional credentials include being a TEDx speaker, a City & State 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2026 recipient of City & State's Unsung Heroes Award. Elkordy Global Strategies was recognized by PRNEWS as one of the Top PR Firms of 2025, and I have been a featured speaker at DC Startup Week multiple times.
I hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in Communications and Public Relations from Georgetown University, and most recently completed a Master's degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
If you're looking for a team that understands both the media and business sides of communications, we'd love to help!
Public Speaking
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Change Communication
Marketing Communications
Communication Strategy
Crisis Communications
Communications
Audio Production
Corporate Strategy
Fortune 500 Company
Startup Company
Ecommerce
Joshua B.
Greenville, North Carolina
$70/hr
5.0
72 jobs
I help people overcome their fears and obstacles of public speaking to improve areas such as tone, clarity, critical thinking, body language, speech writing and practice, evaluation and more.
For over 20 years, I have dedicated my life to understanding, improving and coaching public speaking and communication skills for personal use, sales, customer service and leadership development. With over 70 awards for public speaking, impromptu speaking and evaluations. I carry a B.A. in English from East Carolina University.
Public Speaking
English
Customer Service
Voice-Over
Leadership Coaching
Sales Coaching
African American English Accent
Voice Acting
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Middle-Aged Adult
Creative Writing
Communication Skills
Coaching
Hosting Online Meetings
Speeches
Branden S.
Edmond, Oklahoma
$20/hr
4.7
1 jobs
I’m a voiceover artist and professional communicator with a background in education, ministry, and nonprofit leadership. I specialize in delivering warm, authentic, and engaging voiceovers for commercials, e-learning, corporate narration, explainer videos, nonprofit campaigns, and audiobook narration.
My focus is on providing clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality recordings that connect with your audience. Whether you need a conversational, trustworthy, or inspiring voice, I’m committed to bringing your message to life with professionalism and care.
I look forward to working with you!
Public Speaking
Education
Counseling
Employee Training
Training & Development
Customer Service
Editing & Proofreading
Audio Production
Voice-Over
Dennis K.
New York, New York
$300/hr
5.0
112 jobs
Bring your brand and message to life with the clarity, confidence, and precision of a nationally recognized presenter — and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of *The Unexpected Stage: The Art of Reinvention Through Authentic Communication*.
I'm a U.S.-based spokesperson, public speaking coach, and communication strategist with 10+ years of experience helping companies, founders, and thought leaders tell stories that inspire action. From Good Morning America and QVC to TEDx stages, Harvard Business School, Harvard's Loeb Fellowship, Columbia, and NYU Stern, I've coached and represented some of the most recognized names in business, academia, and media.
Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes presentation, building a content production system for your brand, or refining your executive voice — I'll help you show up with impact.
What I Deliver:
🎤 Full-production VSLs — on-camera performance, scripting, high-motion editing, and final delivery, ready to convert
📈 Spokesperson videos for product launches, brand storytelling, and UGC-style content
🎯 Executive communication coaching — keynotes, job talks, TEDx, investor decks, media interviews
📊 Content production systems and channel blueprints for YouTube brands, course creators, and personal brands — including playbooks, script templates, episode frameworks, and full editorial workflows
📱 On-camera hosting for explainers, educational series, and branded interviews
⚡ Impromptu speaking and interview prep to help you think on your feet and lead with confidence
Why Clients Choose Me:
✔ Top Rated on Upwork — 100% Job Success Score
✔ Amazon #1 Bestselling Author — *The Unexpected Stage: The Art of Reinvention Through Authentic Communication*
✔ Nationally recognized presenter — Good Morning America, ABC News, TEDx, QVC
✔ Faculty at Harvard Business School for 6+ years — also coached Loeb Fellows at Harvard GSD
✔ Professor of Strategic Communication at Columbia and NYU Stern — trained and coached top talent at both institutions
✔ Built full-scale YouTube content production systems for multi-channel brands — playbooks, templates, Shorts frameworks, and ClickUp workflows
✔ Styled and coached leaders for the Oscars, Tonys, and Emmy Awards
✔ Helped founders land funding, authors expand platforms, and PhDs win dream roles
Equipment:
Professional green screen setup, 4K camera, studio lighting, lav and boom mics, and broadcast-quality audio. White, neutral, and branded backgrounds available with full post-production. NYC and Boston studio access upon request.
Let's Work Together:
Whether you need a fully produced VSL that converts, an elite coach for your next big stage, or a strategic partner to build your content system from the ground up — I'll help you deliver with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Book a consultation today and let's create something powerful.
Public Speaking
Speech Writing
Storytelling
Corporate Style
Education Presentation
Spoken Communications Spoken
Business Coaching
Career Coaching
Continuing Professional Development
Gabriel Z.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
$150/hr
5.0
38 jobs
I'm an accomplished paid public speaker, speaking coach and presentation developer. I'd love to help you make your next presentation the absolute best you've ever given.
My coaching practice includes Sharks from Shark Tank, several F500 and Unicorn CEOs and some social media famous influencers you probably follow.
I've done 5 TEDx talks, 75+ Paid Keynote Presentations and helped train most of the Fortune 50. In the past decade, I've averaged $250,000/year in paid public speaking.
I am frequently the highest-rated speaker at the conferences I keynote. My feedback score over the past decade has averaged 4.8/5.
My talks have been seen by millions and my workshops have been taken by tens of thousands of people.
I have helped startups raise over $50M in capital through pitch development and support, and am a top-rated mentor at Founder Institute and Techstars.
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Other than giving talks, my favorite thing to do is to help people pitch ideas, companies and stories. I love the process of taking a concept and turning it into a killer presentation, whether that's for fundraising, TED talks, paid keynotes or business presentations. Developing, teaching and coaching speakers is truly a passion of mine.
Working together, we'll craft the message, help you develop your style, iterate the deck and practice it until it's amazing. My team of graphic designers can help make the design sing if required.
Regardless of your level of speaking or English language experience, I can help make your presentations better, tighter and more effective than you thought possible.
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Check out a few of my talks below and send me a message if you're interested in chatting.
Note: I can't accept every client that reaches out due to time constraints, but let me know a bit about your challenge in the notes and I'll respond back regardless.
Public Speaking
Speech Writing
Presentations
Keynote
Business Coaching
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