Frequently Asked Questions

That’s exactly who this program is for. Whether you feel paralyzed by fear or just don’t know where to begin, The Inspired Speaker Program is designed to help you release the internal blocks that hold you back. We’ll create a super safe space where you can tame your inner critic, practice, gain confidence, and find your true voice.

Well, first of all, we have a 98% success rate which is pretty darn good! To do this it’s not by any means your standard “tips and tricks” program. Instead, we address the root causes of your speaking anxiety by rewiring how your nervous system responds when you’re in the spotlight. Through personalized coaching (one coach for every four to five students), neuroscience-backed techniques, and an incredibly supportive community, you’ll see real, lasting changes and it’ll be FUN too!

Public speaking anxiety isn’t just about saying the right words—it’s about what’s happening inside your body and mind. Our program goes beyond traditional speaking techniques by rewiring your nervous system to replace fear with confidence. We help you release deep-seated conditioning, reframe past experiences, and reprogram your mindset so that speaking no longer feels like a battle but something you do with ease.

We employ a strategic step-by-step system that uses neuroscience to release patterns in your brain that cause stage fright. Most speaking programs use an outside-in approach, which we believe will never permanently shift the fear response in your brain, body, or nervous system. These programs focus on critiquing you in front of the group, reinforcing the feeling that people will always judge you. So we don't do that, and direct our attention instead to building on your strengths. The Yes You Can Speak method is an inside-out approach that uncovers and releases triggering past experiences, limiting beliefs, and sabotaging behaviors. Since research indicates that 90 percent of human behavior is subconscious, this part is essential because if you don't address it, the patterns of staying quiet or having continual self-doubt may never go away. You’ll reprogram your nervous system so that being in the spotlight and speaking well becomes second nature. Powerful mindfulness and experiential exercises will help you to access your inner wisdom, tap into your purpose, and illuminate who you are meant to be in the world.

Toastmasters and other typical programs focus on what you say—we focus on how you feel when you say it. Instead of having you memorize and deliver a speech or concentrate on structure or filler words, we figure out why your body goes into fight-or-flight before you speak. Once we do, we help you eliminate it. Because if you don’t eliminate the root cause of your anxiety, then no amount of techniques will help you feel confident long-term. Instead of speaking from your head, you’ll learn how to speak from your heart so you create a bigger and more genuine presence when you deliver. We help rewire your mindset and shift your fear response so speaking feels much easier. By the way, Lynn was part of Toastmasters for seven years but never got over her fear because it’s structured to give you a great place to practice but not rewire your nervous system. Lynn was in Toastmasters for seven years, but unfortunately, her fear of speaking never went away. It’s a great place to practice, but if you’re looking to transform your anxiety and rewire your nervous system, you’ll need a more comprehensive approach, which is why we developed the Inspired Speaker program. Learn more in our blog.

Absolutely! Many of our students struggle with social anxiety as well as speaking up in meetings and interviews, advocating for themselves, or even holding conversations with confidence. Speaking isn’t just for the stage, it’s a skill that impacts every area of your life. By the end of the program, you’ll feel confident, expressive, and at ease in ANY speaking situation, big or small.

That fear is exactly what we help you overcome. In the Inspired Speaker program, we train your mind and nervous system to handle the spotlight so you can stay calm and composed and speak with confidence.

The fear of being judged is something so many of us carry, often without realizing how much it holds us back. It doesn’t have to control you. In this program, you’ll begin to see that most people are too caught up in their own thoughts to scrutinize you the way you fear they will. You’ll realize that your voice matters far more than you think and that people genuinely want to hear what you have to say. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to quiet that relentless inner critic, shifting from self-doubt to self-trust. By the end, you won’t just feel ready to speak, you’ll step forward with confidence, no longer overanalyzing every word, but truly owning your voice. What makes us different is that we build on your natural strengths as a speaker and leader so you become more of who you naturally are.

Yes, fully and wholeheartedly.

If you complete all three parts of the Inspired Speaker Program and don’t experience a powerful transformation in how you speak, show up, and lead… we’ll gladly refund 100% of your investment. That’s our promise.

With over 5,000 lives changed and a 98% success rate over the past 16 years, this work is time-tested, heart-proven, and rooted in deep integrity.

Most students walk away fully prepared to speak with confidence in any situation. However, if you’re preparing for a big event, keynote, or leadership opportunity, private coaching is available to refine your message and delivery. But for most, this program is the turning point where fear disappears and confidence takes its place.

YES. So many students come in believing they’re a “lost cause”—and graduate from our program asking for opportunities to speak. Public speaking isn’t just for “naturally confident” people. It’s a skill and one that even you can master. If you’re ready to change your relationship with speaking, we’re here to be by your side every step of the way.

Most speaking programs focus on performance. They teach you what to say, how to stand, when to pause. It’s all outside-in, and it might work for a moment, but it doesn’t create lasting change.

Yes You Can Speak is different.

Our method works from the inside out, because fear doesn’t live in your words, it lives in your body. We help you gently release the old stories, invisible wounds, and limiting patterns that have kept you small or silent.

You’ll rewire your nervous system, reclaim your authentic voice, and feel safe to be seen, not just as a speaker, but as your full, radiant self.

Speaking becomes second nature. Confidence becomes your new normal. And presence? It becomes who you are, not something you perform. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYnqad1UaaKp2nPl1uylQQ

You will never be forced to speak if you don’t want to. We pride ourselves on creating a super safe and supportive environment so that you will actually want to participate as you are building your courage and natural presence. You can’t fail here and we will be by your side every step of the way so you cross the finish line with a confident smile.

Both the Level I and Level II training are either online or in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area. Classes meet for 4 hours once a week for four weeks, during which you’ll have multiple positive experiences in front of small groups. The curriculum includes mindfulness, meditations, self-reflection, and lots of exercises to build your resilience, let go of the jitters and step into your authority and speak from your heart. You'll have unlimited access to Lynn so that you’re sure to get the results - plus a huge bonus of warmth and support from the community between sessions to reinforce the teachings and keep reigniting your light.

We teach simple structures for your talks but don’t teach how to create slides because you can look all that up online for free. Our main focus is to create a permanent shift in your self-esteem and confidence so you can feel comfortable in your own skin no matter where you are.

Yes, the transformation that you will have through this training will impact your communication skills no matter where you are. Lynn will even share with you exactly what she teaches her TEDx students so you rivet your audiences every time.

Yes, the transformation that you will have through this training will impact your communication skills no matter where you are. Lynn will even share with you exactly what she teaches her TEDx students so you rivet your audiences every time.

For over 15 years, we’ve guided more than 5,000 beautiful humans through a proven process that doesn’t just manage fear, it dissolves it at the root.

Using a blend of neuroscience, psychology, deep inner work and practice, we uncover and release the original imprints that created your fear of being seen or speaking up. Through our signature 3-part journey, woven with powerful group experiences and personalized one-on-one support, you’ll rewire your nervous system so confidence becomes your new baseline.

This isn’t about performance. It’s about permanent transformation. And it works—every time, for those ready to rise.

You’ll remember who you are beneath the fear. The overthinking. The “Am I enough?”

In this journey, you’ll gently release the insecurities and inner blocks that kept you playing small, and begin to see yourself in a much bigger light. Not just as a more confident speaker but as a powerful, trusted voice in any room you enter.

In our community, you won’t just be heard, you’ll be deeply seen. And in that reflection, your true voice begins to rise. You’ll receive affirming, heart-centered feedback that awakens a version of you that’s clear, grounded and magnetic and has been waiting to rise.

This program doesn’t just prepare you for the next presentation. It expands your capacity to lead, to connect, and to show up fully expressed in every part of your life.

You won’t just speak with ease.

You’ll speak with soul.

CORE Repatterning™, Level I and Level II CORE Repatterning™ - Four customized, private 90-minute breakthrough sessions to identify and release painful memories of the past, trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns that have prevented you from speaking or relating well with others. Level I - Speak Like a Pro is a 4-week online group training that will enable you to feel comfortable in your skin and speak with ease when all eyes are on you (one coach for every four students). Level II - Lead Like a Pro is a 4-week group leadership training where you’ll master impromptu speaking and step into your full leadership presence. This high-level immersion will guarantee your success as a confident, authentic, connected speaker and leader (one coach for every four students).

Working in smaller group "breakout" sessions with Lynn or another speaking coach is an option. However, if you are afraid of speaking publicly, the class environment provides the space for you to break the habit of feeling like your audience is judging you by being in a group and having many eyes on you. Personal attention is also vital for becoming the most confident and influential speaker and leader you can be. That's why our group trainings include working with Lynn or one of our sought-after Yes You Can Speak coaches during each class session, supporting you in moving quickly from fear to feeling confident and self-assured.

Typically graduates of the Inspired Speaker Program feel fully prepared to speak online or in person to any sort of audience. However, if you’ve got a big engagement, you can work privately with Lynn to craft an amazing talk and hone your delivery.

You will receive four private and confidential CORE Repatterning sessions via Zoom. Your first session will be 90 minutes to two hours long, and you will identify the root causes of why you struggle with communication. All subsequent sessions are 90 minutes each, during which you will be guided to release the emotional charge related to past painful or traumatic events. Typically, these emotional experiences - even if unconscious - are why you feel afraid of being in the spotlight, either personally or professionally. This isn’t therapy, but it is very therapeutic. In fact, people have come to us after 20 or 30 years of therapy and were finally able to release their anxiety, difficult memories, and beliefs that were creating self-sabotaging behaviors and keeping them small.