Our Mission
To equip leaders with the habits of clear influence—on stage, on camera, and in the room. We build repeatable rituals that hold under pressure and amplify trust.
Explore our catalogAbout SoundTalk Atelier
We are a boutique coaching studio dedicated to the craft of credible speech. Our faculty blends broadcast journalism, stage direction, behavioral science, and executive advisory. We coach with discretion, data, and care.
Our Method
- 01 Diagnostic: baseline pace, posture, breath, and story clarity.
- 02 Design: script arcs, edit for tension, align message to strategy.
- 03 Delivery: drill presence, timing, and Q&A resilience.
- 04 Debrief: track behaviors and codify next-step rituals.
Origin Story
SoundTalk Atelier began backstage—supporting founders and executives with high-stakes announcements and funding narratives. The work demanded calm under pressure and a reverence for message integrity. That ethos powers our courses today.
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I built this studio to honor the moment between idea and impact—the breath before the word. Coaching is not theater; it is stewardship. We measure progress by the quality of decisions your voice enables.
Our Faculty
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Elena Rhodes
Head of Coaching • Broadcast & Voice
Former prime-time anchor and vocal pedagogue. Specializes in resonance, authority, and media presence.
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Marcus Hale
Story Director • Narrative & Strategy
Stage director turned product leader. Designs arcs that align complex roadmaps with human stakes.
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Priya Menon
Executive Advisor • Presence & Influence
Advises growth-stage CEOs. Focus on decision narrative, investor dialogue, and board communication.
Milestones
2019 First closed-door executive cohort launches.
2020 Virtual studio opens for distributed teams.
2022 Media and investor readiness track debuts.
2025 Research partnership on message recall and pacing.