When the Moment Matters,
How You Show Up Matters
Eleni Kelakos, CSP®, helps leaders and their teams communicate and present with a calm, confident, Charismatic Presence® that inspires trust, deepens connection, and moves people to action.
Trusted by leading organizations
Meet Eleni Kelakos, The Speaker Whisperer®
Keynote Speaker. Speech Coach. Public Speaking Trainer.
I’ve spent over two decades helping emerging and established leaders, medical professionals, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, and professional speakers communicate with confidence and impact in high-stakes spotlight moments. Drawing on my background in professional theater, music, workshop facilitation, and coaching, I help people communicate at their best when it matters most.
Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP®), the speaking profession's highest earned designation
Former New York and Hollywood actor and touring singer-songwriter
Award-winning author of three books on presence, leadership, and communication
Ways We Can Work Together
Personal Coaching
Looking for a magnetic & motivating 1-on-1 coach?
When it's time to deliver a board presentation, keynote, investor pitch, media appearance, executive interview, or career-defining conversation, how you prepare—and how you show up—can change everything.
If limiting beliefs, or performance anxiety are holding you back—or you simply want to communicate and present with greater clarity, confidence, and Charismatic Presence®—individual coaching helps you show up at your very best when it matters most.
Group Training
Need a facilitator for your workshop or training?
Are your team members losing sales, confusing clients, or missing opportunities because their communication lacks clarity, confidence, or impact?
Customized communication and presentation skills training equips leaders and teams to communicate with clarity, present with confidence, influence with credibility, and build stronger relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Keynote Speaking
In search of a unique & powerful keynote speaker?
Whether they're navigating change, stepping into leadership, or facing high-stakes spotlight moments, your people need more than information—they need the confidence and presence to show up at their best.
My inspiring keynotes blend humor, unforgettable stories, practical strategies, and a touch of theatrical flair to help audiences expand their presence, reconnect with their purpose, and perform at their peak.
Your voice matters.
Use your words to change your world.
“I showed up as my best self—and it changed my career.”
“Thank you for giving me the confidence and the ‘words’ to tell my story so I could show up for these interviews as my best self and really sell myself! I was even able to talk myself into a more senior position that doesn't exist yet at the company—they want me to handle the entire team! I immediately felt comfortable and knew that we would work together to build skills that would serve me across interviews and into the job itself, so I could show up as my whole self!”
Kit Watson - Executive Interview Support
Discover Charismatic Presence®
The most influential leaders aren't the loudest.
They aren't the most polished.
They're the most authentic.
Charismatic Presence® is the philosophy and practical framework I've developed over two decades to help leaders communicate with confidence, connect with others, and inspire lasting trust.
My Third Book is here!
Charismatic Presence:
5 Principles For Magnetic Presentations
“Why are some people more relaxed and charismatic than others when they pitch or present?”
“How do I manage my adrenaline and nerves when I give a talk?”
“What do I need to do to prepare and deliver a presentation that truly moves people into feeling and action?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself those or other presentation-related questions, my newest book is for you. Charismatic Presence: 5 Principles For Magnetic Presentations contains the theater-based performance tools and techniques I have developed and shared with countless coaching and training clients for over two decades in my work as a professional speaker, trainer, and presentation skills coach.
Ready to
Claim the Stage?
This FREE mini-book will help you move past stage fright, amplify your presence, and communicate with confidence when it matters most. You’ll also receive occasional insights from Eleni—unsubscribe anytime.
Let's talk about what you need next.
Whether you’re preparing for a pivotal moment or exploring how to support your team, I’d love to learn more and help you find the right next step.