In my coaching practice, so many hide behind personas, terrified of vulnerability. I’ve seen people freeze before meetings, get sick before presentations, cling to memorized scripts, or deliver polished but soulless talks. Beneath it all is the same issue: a deep discomfort in their own skin that silenced their true voice.
In 2006, this realization inspired me to create Soul SpeaksTM, a transformative approach to self-expression. and what followed was extraordinary.
People who once couldn’t raise their hand in a meeting began leading those meetings. From people memorizing every word of their speech, to standing in front of people and letting the words come from within. I saw professional speakers drop all of their usual “performing” and begin being vulnerable and real with their audiences; I witnessed people expressing themselves in bold new ways in their relationships. I saw people take back their voices, their power, and dare i say, joy, in all areas of their lives.
Paula is a licensed counselor, speaker, and certified life coach, including 7 years coaching with the Tony Robbins organization. She works one-on-one, and with groups, helping people create lives that are meaningful, fulfilling, and connected to what really matters to them. Previously, Paula was an actress in NYC and abroad and brings the expression and creativity from her years in the theatre to all of her current endeavors.
How we see the world...
We stand for self-expression.
For authenticity.
For glorious goofiness.
Your authentic self is your superpower.
No polishing required.
Less head, more heart.
Less virtual, more actual.
Less sound bites, more soul bites.
Here, tears are sacred.
Belly laughs are medicine.
Awkwardness is just the soul stretching.
We are not surface dwellers.
We dive deep.
That’s where the pearls live.
You are an original design.
A soul fingerprint.
A one-person show waiting to be shared.
We believe empathy is alchemy.
That listening heals.
That magic is real.
Your voice was never meant to be a script.
It was always meant to be a song—sung from the heart.
So play.
Stumble.
Shine.
Let your wild wisdom pour through the cracks.
Speak as if your soul has been waiting lifetimes for this moment —
because it has.
Soulfully Said...
Soul Speaks is the practical expression of spirituality. It teaches and creates a context for one’s ego to step out of the way and for something more soulful, connected and light to come through. An absolute must for anyone with a message.
— Clayton Olson
Soul Speaks is real, raw, and powerful. I've never felt more connected to my purpose and my power.
— Jen MacNiven
I am a professional speaker and Soul Speaks completely changed the way I will speak from now on! No matter where you are in your journey, Soul Speaks will take your speaking up to the next level.
— Viveka von Rosen
Soul Speaks is teaching me the ability to settle down into a deeper, more genuine part of myself. Through this process I am building the ability to recognize and access a well of strength, truth and power that I was previously only barely aware existed in me. This experience continues to be enlightening, freeing and empowering.
— Anonymous
This experience helped me beyond the stage--in groups, Zoom calls, and even personal conversations that used to be challenging. I've learned to trust my words and speak from my heart.
— Jill Keuth
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I noticed a common theme among clients and professionals alike: fear of public speaking — and, at a deeper level, a fear of being authentic.
