IVY NAISTADT

Ivy Naistadt is the author of, Speak Without Fear: A Total System for Becoming a Natural, Confident Communicator. It offers readers a unique and practical process for combating the stage fright that plagues us in our professional and personal lives. USA Today says, “This book could be your Bible as it addresses the problem of stage fright and other difficulties connected with public speaking.” A nationally recognized speech coach and consultant for over 20 years, Naistadt has taught the country’s top executives how to prepare and deliver successful public presentations. She has worked closely with senior management from such leading corporations as IBM, Pitney Bowes, the New York Times, Hershey, Corning, Hewitt Associates and the Department of Defense as well as entrepreneurs and political candidates.

Drawing on her experience as a former actress in both television and theatre, as well as a corporate spokesperson for such prestigious companies as ATT, General Electric, Kodak, Westinghouse and Xerox, Naistadt applies her expertise in the art of performance and speaking to the businesses arena, enabling business professionals to transform their careers by consistently delivering outstanding presentations.

A powerful and engaging speaker, industry and association audiences throughout the United States enjoy Naistadt’s infectious energy and interactive, engaging style as she shares her insightful approach to becoming a compelling and confident communicator. Her programs weave her personal performance experience and her clients’ challenges and ultimate successes together with solid content and practical solutions for overcoming the jitters. This leaves her audiences ready to speak fearlessly and make powerful connections whether they are speaking to an audience of one or 1000.

Naistadt is a graduate of Ithaca College with a B.F.A. in acting, and has served on the faculty of New York University's Continuing Education Program. She is currently listed in Who's Who in Professional Speaking and a member of The American Society for Training & Development; The American Management Association; and The National Speaker's Association.