Adriana Baer - Public Speaking Coach
and expert podcast guest
Adriana Baer is a public speaking coach whose mission is to help clients claim their stage, radiate confidence and charisma, propel their career, and increase their impact. With over 20 years as a professional theater director and arts leader, Adriana brings a unique perspective and a practical and actionable set of tools to her coaching. In addition to her private coaching practice, she has worked and lectured at dozens of theaters, colleges, and universities nationwide. Adriana holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters of Fine Arts in Directing from Columbia University. She offers courses and coaching through her company Claim Center Stage.
“My passion and expertise is the art of communication. My mission is to guide clients through the process of speaking courageously with confidence and clarity in order to inspire their communities, increase their impact, and grow their careers.
Recognizing patterns of burnout and perfectionism that were keeping me and so many others from fully enjoying both work and life, I hold a holistic view of each person (and each organization’s) needs at the the core center of my coaching practice.
I am the host of the podcast The Speaking Academy where we unlock the secrets of confident and impactful public speaking. Listeners hear tips, tools, and stories from the stage that help them elevate their voice, increase their impact, and grow their business.”
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Sample Questions
✦ Many public speaking coaches come from the corporate side or the motivational speaking side. Some were speakers or performers themselves. You’re unique in that you came to this from being a theater director. How is your coaching different because of this?
✦ You used to live in New York City and work full time in the American theater. Now you live on a farm in rural Washington State. What made you make such a huge life change? Do you think you’re better at your job now or before?
✦ What’s one thing about the most successful speakers / impact-makers that almost no one knows?
✦ You talk a lot about balance and working “from your center.” Why is this so important for leaders, rising leaders, or people who want to grow their businesses?
✦ What’s the #1 most important question someone should ask when they’re planning to speak in front of other people?
✦ What can make people stand out / take center stage? And why is this important for career or business growth?
✦ Can people conquer their stage fright? (spoiler alert: yes!)