Each week on “On a Mission” we talk to community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area. Today, our host Wendy Norfleet talks to Elizabeth Bachman from Strategic Speaking for Results.

Elizabeth works with high-level women in tech and law who have a seat at the table, but aren’t being heard. She helps them use presentation skills to raise their visiblity & value within their company and within their industry so that they become someone to follow, promote or hire.

To learn more, visit https://elizabethbachman.com

Short company description: Elizabeth works with high-level women in tech and law who have a seat at the table, but aren’t being heard. She helps them use presentation skills to raise their visiblity & value within their company and within their industry so that they become someone to follow, promote or hire.

What makes your company unique?: I leverage the skills I learned from 30 years as an international opera director to help professionals succeed.

How do you define success?: My passion is to help women’s voices be heard. success for me is when a client can walk out on stage with confidence and charisma to deliver an important message.

Who in the industry inspires you and why?:
The easy ones are Michelle Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Maya Angelou, for using their renown to promote equality. And also every unknown person who steps forward to share a message that will inspire others.

What is a tip for success that you would provide someone in your same industry?: Raise your hand and say “Yes! I have something to say!”

What excites you most about your industry?: Watching more and more women claim their rightful place.

What is the biggest challenge you think you or your organization is going to face in the upcoming year?: Adjusting to live presentations again.