Advanced Public Speaking
Good speakers inform. Great speakers transform.
An 8-week intensive for speakers ready to go from good to unforgettable.
Sound Familiar?
You can hold a room. But you can't move one.
Your audience claps politely — but no one remembers what you said.
Your content is solid but your delivery falls flat.
You avoid high-stakes speaking moments that could change your career.
You watch less skilled speakers get standing ovations and wonder what they know that you don't.
Good isn't good enough anymore.
Professionals Trained
Years of Experience
Average Rating
The Other Side
From good speaker to unforgettable.
Solid content but flat delivery
Presentations that move people to action
Avoiding high-stakes moments
Seeking them out as career accelerators
Generic slide decks
Visual storytelling that amplifies your message
Polite applause
Standing ovations and "that changed my thinking"
The Program
Your 8-Week Intensive
Six advanced modules designed for speakers who are ready to master their craft.
Advanced Storytelling
Crafting narratives that move audiences to action
Advanced Storytelling
Crafting narratives that move audiences to action
Stage Presence Mastery
Commanding any room with confidence and authenticity
Stage Presence Mastery
Commanding any room with confidence and authenticity
Handling Q&A
Thinking on your feet and managing difficult questions
Handling Q&A
Thinking on your feet and managing difficult questions
Persuasive Speaking
Influence techniques for business presentations
Persuasive Speaking
Influence techniques for business presentations
Visual Aid Design
Creating slides that support rather than replace your message
Visual Aid Design
Creating slides that support rather than replace your message
“I thought I was a good speaker until this program showed me what great looks like. The advanced storytelling module completely rewired how I think about presentations. My last keynote got a standing ovation — and three new clients reached out the next day.”
Daniel Reyes
Senior Director, Business Development
From competent presenter to keynote headliner
“The stage presence module was transformative. I went from hiding behind a podium to owning every inch of the room. My team barely recognized me.”
Priya Sharma
VP of Engineering
“Handling Q&A used to terrify me. Now it's my favorite part of any presentation. The improvisation techniques gave me real confidence, not just tricks.”
Marcus Thompson
Management Consultant
“After the final showcase, my CEO asked me to represent the company at our industry conference. This program didn't just improve my speaking — it changed my career trajectory.”
Laura Medina
Product Manager
YOUR GUIDES
“I created this program because I was once that person who couldn't speak up.”
Minué Yoshida
Executive Coach · TEDx Speaker · 18+ Years in Leadership Development
Minué Yoshida is an international speaker, published author, and executive coach who has spent over 18 years helping professionals find their authentic voice. A TEDx speaker and author of Inclusion Is a Verb, she brings a rare combination of warmth, cultural intelligence, and no-nonsense coaching to every session.
She created The Confident Public Speaker because she knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle with self-expression. Today, she channels that experience into a methodology that has transformed thousands of professionals from nervous speakers into confident communicators who move audiences to action.
“Every speaker has a story worth hearing. We help you tell it.”
Angélica Ogando
COO & Co-Founder · Operations & Program Design Expert
Angélica Ogando is the operational force behind Yoshida Academy and a recognized international speaker in her own right. With an MBA and deep expertise in program design, she architects every session to maximize growth while maintaining the supportive environment that makes real transformation possible.
Known as "The People Whisperer," Angélica has a gift for seeing the speaker someone could become before they see it themselves. She designs the frameworks, feedback loops, and practice structures that turn potential into performance — ensuring every participant leaves not just more skilled, but fundamentally changed in how they show up.
What's Included
Everything You Need to Transform
6 Intensive Sessions
Deep-dive workshops on advanced storytelling, stage presence, persuasion, and visual design.
Advanced Storytelling Workshop
Master narrative frameworks that transform data and ideas into stories audiences remember.
Stage Time & Practice
Extensive practice with real audiences and real-time expert coaching on delivery.
Peer Review Sessions
Structured feedback from fellow advanced speakers to refine your technique.
Video Recording & Analysis
Review your own performances with expert-guided analysis to accelerate improvement.
Visual Aid Design Lab
Learn to create slides and visuals that amplify your message rather than replace it.
1-on-1 Coaching Session
A private session with a lead facilitator tailored to your specific growth areas.
Final Showcase Certificate
Present to a live audience and earn your certificate of advanced proficiency.
Our Promise
This program is built for speakers who are serious about mastery. Show up, do the work, and engage fully — if you don't see a measurable leap in your speaking ability, we'll continue coaching you until you do.
Your Move
Transform your next audience.
Limited to 10 speakers per cohort. Apply now.
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