Hi, I’m Cecilia.

And I'm probably the last person on earth you'd expect to do this job.

I’m nerdy, super-duper shy and VERY introverted.

And I’ve struggled with low self-confidence for years (probably since I squawked horribly off-key during a singing solo during Sunday mass when I was a kid…Hallelu-yikes. 🎶)

As a grown-up, stepping into the spotlight was a nightmare for me (think: nausea, sweat and nerves). But when I started working as a media spokesperson, I HAD to get my sh*t together.

After lots of sweat, tears and cursing, I finally got my terrified ass in front of microphones. TV cameras. And audiences.

And I learned 2 important things: 

  1. Public speaking is a SKILL-SET that anyone can learn.  

  2. Real confidence ISN’T about #hustle, fancy handbags or hairdos. Stepping up means SERVICE. Solving problems. And sharing your ❤️ heart out.

So, I decided to share what I’d learned.

Turns out, I wasn’t the only one struggling in the spotlight.

According to studies:

  • a whopping 50-75% adults struggle with stage fright at some point, listing public speaking as a “top fear”

  • 70% of jobs now require public speaking (like delivering presentations, media interviews, sales pitches, workshops, trainings….)

  • poor communication skills can lead to lower wages, fewer job offers, and less opportunities for promotion

And with women still facing significant pay gaps 💵 and equality challenges…the deck is seriously stacked against us.

So, I decided to do something about it.

I wrote a book, started a newsletter, and started working with clients. And I created Her Big Speech to be the fiesty next-door neighbour you want to hang with (join us on the back deck for a cool Dark n’Stormy 🥃 🍪 and homemade cookies).

As Canadian rock 🎸 legends Trooper remind us, “we’re here for a good time, not a long time” (yup, I’m ancient). And that’s EXACTLY the kind of energy needed to create a future you’ve always dreamt of.

Forget feeling nervous…it’s time to show up with some salty, sassy North Atlantic 🌊 confidence (and make the world take notice).

Professional Bio

Cecilia Greyson is a writer and public speaking expert who loves using sassy irreverence and salty humour as a shortcut to success.

Founder of But I’m Not A Speaker, Cecilia helps people kick stage fright, ditch imposter syndrome and build a career (& life) they love.

With a Masters of Journalism degree and 15 years communications & consulting experience, Cecilia has worked with landmark projects and organizations, including the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad, 2019 Venice Biennale (Canada Pavilion), and the launch of Canada’s first Inuit-language television station, Uvagut TV.

As a media spokesperson, Cecilia has been interviewed by national and international media outlets, including CBC News, the Guardian, the New York Times, and Fox News. Cecilia has taught workshops coast to coast, and shared her experience working with an international human rights campaign in front of a sold-out TEDx audience. 

Cecilia is a member of the Professional Speechwriter’s Association and the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

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