Alexia Vernon, CEO of Step into Your Moxie, coaches entrepreneurs and leaders to use their voice to make a positive impact on stages, in interviews, and during high-stakes conversations.

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Guest Resources

5 Timely Topics to Pitch Organizations -FREE digital guide, grab topic descriptions, marketing copy, and sample curriculum to land corporate clients.

The myth of the gifted girl | Kaia Vernon-Oliveira – Checkout Kaia’s TEDxLasVegas Talk.

Alexia Vernon Website – Check out Alexia’s website and get her free tips for landing well-paid speaking opportunities.

Alexia Vernon LinkedIn – Connect with Alexia on LinkedIn for insights on speaker coaching and vocal empowerment.

3 Value Bombs

1. Vocal empowerment isn’t just about sounding confident—it’s about ethically moving people to act, especially in uncertainty.

2. Helping her daughter prepare for a TEDx Talk rekindled Alexia’s own passion for speaker coaching.

3. Soul-stirring speaking blends evidence and emotion in a way that galvanizes action and ignites change.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How Preparing My 11-Year-Old for a TEDx Talk Reinvigorated My Passion for Speaker Coaching with Alexia Vernon

[1:22] – Alexia shares something that she believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

Success doesn’t mean you stop doubting yourself—it often signals the brink of a new breakthrough.

[2:05] – Alexia talks about what led her to expand her focus from speaker coaching to vocal empowerment.

COVID-19 revealed leaders’ struggle to speak through uncertainty.
Realized speaking isn’t just about presentations—it’s about navigating discomfort and leading with voice.

[4:01] – Alexia tells why vocal empowerment is a game changer.

It’s about confidently speaking up in any setting.
It’s the foundation for boundaries, visibility, and unapologetic storytelling.

[5:40] – Alexia shares how preparing her daughter, Kaia, for a TEDx Talk reignited her passion.

Kaia surprised Alexia with her desire to speak.
Her topic: gifted girls are underdiagnosed and underserved.
The process was both personal and professional—coaching her daughter came with deeper emotional investment.

[8:44] – A timeout to thank our sponsors.

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[10:29] – Alexia talks about what happened the night before Kaia’s big talk.

Kaia had a performance dip and feared “peaking” too early in life.
Alexia coached her back to her “why” and helped her release the pressure of future expectations.
Onstage, Kaia delivered with joy and presence—earning a standing ovation.

[13:09] – Alexia talks about what “soul-stirring speaking” means.

It’s not about puffing up—it’s integrating emotion with evidence.

It’s sharing real, embodied stories in a way that’s both scary and exciting—”scare-citing.”

[15:08] – Alexia talks about what is lighting her up most about her work right now.

Co-speaking opportunities with Kaia.
Certifying coaches and consultants in vocal empowerment.
Helping healthcare pros tell more human-centered stories.

[17:13] – Alexia gives her one takeaway.

Visibility doesn’t wait for confidence—it builds it.
Vocal empowerment becomes a habit through action, not preparation alone.

[18:10] – Call to Action.

5 Timely Topics to Pitch Organizations -FREE digital guide, grab topic descriptions, marketing copy, and sample curriculum to land corporate clients.
The myth of the gifted girl | Kaia Vernon-Oliveira – Checkout Kaia’s TEDxLasVegas Talk.
Alexia Vernon Website – Check out Alexia’s website and get her free tips for landing well-paid speaking opportunities.
Alexia Vernon LinkedIn – Connect with Alexia on LinkedIn for insights on speaker coaching and vocal empowerment.

[20:04] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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HighLevel: The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com!

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