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Books by Eleni Kelakos

Practical guidance to help you show up, speak up, and meet the moment

Charismatic Presence: 5 Principles for Magnetic Presentations

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Winner:
Literary Titan gold medal book award and Speak Up Talk Radio's Firebird award

“Why are some people more relaxed and charismatic than others when they pitch or present?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, Eleni Kelakos’ newest book is for you.

Whether you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to communicate with greater influence, you know the stakes are high when it comes to public speaking. The inability to speak effectively can cost you customers, keep you from motivating your team, and damage your career prospects.

Drawing on her diverse background in theater, music, and executive coaching, Eleni Kelakos presents a five-principle process to help you develop a Charismatic Presence that commands attention and inspires action. With real-world examples, actionable exercises, and proven techniques developed over more than two decades, this book is a roadmap to conquering your fears, connecting deeply with your audience, and becoming a truly magnetic communicator.

What Readers Are Saying:

  • "This book is a force multiplier—Eleni is magic."

    "Eleni Kelakos is an absolute force on stage — one of the most compelling speakers I’ve ever experienced. In Charismatic Presence, she translates that power into a book that is grounded, generous, and deeply human. It’s filled with authentic stories, thoughtful vulnerability, and clear, practical guidance for anyone who wants to elevate how they show up and connect when it matters most."

    —Flanders, Amazon Review

  • "Magnetism, Meet Method"

    "Eleni’s Presence Principles are pure brilliance—clear, actionable, and soulfully spot-on. With “Know Thyself, Be Thyself, Prepare Thyself, Commit Thyself, and Turn Thyself On,” she offers more than a framework—it’s a permission slip to show up fully lit from within. This book is for anyone ready to ditch the mask and embody magnetic, authentic presence. Whether you're leading a room, a Zoom, or a movement, Eleni hands you the tools to do it with clarity, vitality, and heart. A must-read for speakers, coaches, and conscious professionals craving alignment, not performance. Five stars, all in."

    —Vanessa Emerson, Amazon Review

  • "Couldn't Put It Down"

    "I ordered this book as I honestly [was] struggling with my confidence in critical moments with my presentation skills. Every book I read or Youtube video I watch on the subject misses the mark. I saw this book as an Amazon best seller so I decided to order it. I literally couldn't put it down. I have reached out to the Author on LinkedIn and I was amazed that she responded immediately. This is the real deal. I booked a session with her and we'll see where it goes, but I learned a ton of applicable strategies to help me with my confidence and being authentic. Whether you are a leader in business or just battling stage fright when it matters most, invest in this book!"

    —Fred Sheffield Jr, Amazon Review

Claim the Stage! A Woman's Guide to Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership

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Whether you want to step onto larger stages, or share your voice more in meetings or conversations, one thing is certain: Your voice cannot be heard if you choose to silence it.

Now is the time for you to claim the stage and step fully into the spotlight as a woman and leader, so you can share your gifts, wisdom and perspective with others.

Through Eleni's seven-phase Claim the Stage™ Cycle, you’ll learn tools and techniques to help amp up your confidence, steady your resolve (and your nerves), and prepare you to shine in the spotlight moments that can define your life and your career.

What Readers Are Saying:

  • "You need this book."

    "When it comes to helping women show up as their best selves, there’s no one better than Eleni Kelakos. Working with Eleni took my speaking career from ‘good enough’ to award-winning. So, if you’re looking for concrete strategies to demonstrate presence and influence with authenticity, you need this book.”

    —Cynthia Barnes, Founder and CEO, National Association of Women Sales Professionals

  • "Compelling, meaty, and inspiring!”

    "Sharing wisdom and strategies from her deep experience as an educator and performer, author Eleni Kelakos guides and inspires us to find the courage to step into the spotlight and share who we are and what we know. Compelling, meaty, and inspiring!”

    —Vanessa Emerson, Founder, Dental Speaker Institute

  • "A Treasure Box of Practical Tips”

    "Claim the Stage provides step-by-step strategies to find your way into your personal leadership. It is a treasure box of practical tips, offering the master key to unlocking the leader in you.”

    —Agapi Stassinopolous, Author

Touch the Sky: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth, Make Your Mark

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Global Ebook Award

Gold Medal Winner:
2014 Global E-Books Awards for Non-Fiction Inspirational/Visionary

You've been thinking about making a change. Maybe it's a career change, a relationship change, or just a change in how you treat yourself. Things are going okay, but you've got a nagging feeling things could be better.

When's the last time you stopped to think about what gets you really excited? About what you're supposed to do in life? About how you can positively influence others or create a greater impact with your time, talents and abilities?

Eleni Kelakos has been where you are. She understands what it feels to want your life and work to reflect who you really are. She knows how great life can be when you become the person you were born to be.

Give yourself permission to be everything you can be and to stop playing small. There's only one you, and you're the only one who can provide exactly what you have to offer. Stop sitting on life's sidelines. Get this book and read it. Don't put it on the shelf. Instead, savor the insights Eleni offers, then use them. Life awaits. Let your heart sing, and Touch the Sky!

What Readers Are Saying:

  • "Masterful Storytelling and Soul-Baring Honesty"

    "Touch the Sky is an EXPERIENCE. You don’t passively sit in the audience while Eleni ‘performs’ so you can post some kind of review afterward. Nope, it’s definitely not a passive read. You can’t help but be drawn into her story as she effortlessly transforms you from observer to participant. One moment you’re plopped down in your favorite chair to start reading; the next moment, you’re transported to the stage—the platform of her life’s journey. And suddenly, YOUR story comes to life as she shares HERS. Brilliant."

    —MrsM, Amazon Review

  • "Living Authentically and Courageously"

    "Touch the Sky is inspiring! Author Eleni Kelakos's autobiographical story instantly drew me in and made me feel an affinity and closeness with her. Her writing is steeped in warmth, humor and transparency as she shares her journey from childhood to adulthood seeking to fulfill her dream of acting, singing and performing. Eleni doesn't hold back. ...[She] beautifully shares the truths and insights she discovered (some painfully) as she gained the courage to live her authentic life and sing the song of her heart."

    —Vicki Teed, Amazon Review

  • "Powerful and Compelling"

    "It is a very unusual book because although it is full of wisdom and lessons, it accomplishes this through a beautifully written memoir that teaches by Eleni’s example. So she becomes the heroine for the reader, a role model for us to root for as she eventually triumphs. It is truly an adventure story- thrilling, a real page turner! Even though I am already a speaker and writer, I found this book to be an amazing gift to me at the exact moment I needed. ...No matter where we are in our own journey, through the powerful example of her own life, Eleni leads us to believe we can indeed, through her guidance, find a way to “Touch the Sky"

    —Sari Solden, Amazon Review

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About the Author

Keynote Speaker. Speech Coach. Public Speaking Trainer.

Eleni Kelakos, CSP®, has spent over two decades helping people communicate with presence, confidence, and impact in moments that matter. Her work blends performance, leadership, and human connection to support leaders, teams, and speakers when the stakes are high.

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