Deb Sofield
Deb Sofield is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Author of the book, Speak without Fear – Rock Star Presentation Skills to get People to Hear What You Say, Radio Talk Show Host and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Co., which trains women and men for success in speaking, presentation skills and message development in the U.S. and abroad.
Deb Sofield is a visiting professor, teaching public speaking at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, and on the faculty of the Woman’s Campaign School at Yale University (where she is Past President of the Board), Loyola University School of Mass Communications, the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Clemson University the Thurmond Institute, Furman University and the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics. Sofield also works with the International Republican Institute and is on the board of the Women’s Democracy Network of Washington, DC teaching, Communications Training for Civil Society around the world and she served as a mentor and trainer for The Center for Liberty in the Middle East. Deb Sofield is a Liberty Fellow – a South Carolina partnership with the Aspen Institute.
Actively involved in her community, Sofield represents the City of Greenville as Chairman for the Commission of Public Works for the Water System and is the first woman to hold this position since its inception in 1918. Sofield was formerly a member of Greenville City Council, where she holds one of the highest vote victories in a district City election by overwhelmingly winning every precinct.
Deb Sofield is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Author of the book, Speak without Fear – Rock Star Presentation Skills to get People to Hear What You Say, Radio Talk Show Host and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Co., which trains women and men for success in speaking, presentation skills and message development in the U.S. and abroad.
Deb Sofield is a visiting professor, teaching public speaking at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, and on the faculty of the Woman’s Campaign School at Yale University (where she is Past President of the Board), Loyola University School of Mass Communications, the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Clemson University the Thurmond Institute, Furman University and the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics. Sofield also works with the International Republican Institute and is on the board of the Women’s Democracy Network of Washington, DC teaching, Communications Training for Civil Society around the world and she served as a mentor and trainer for The Center for Liberty in the Middle East. Deb Sofield is a Liberty Fellow – a South Carolina partnership with the Aspen Institute.
Actively involved in her community, Sofield represents the City of Greenville as Chairman for the Commission of Public Works for the Water System and is the first woman to hold this position since its inception in 1918. Sofield was formerly a member of Greenville City Council, where she holds one of the highest vote victories in a district City election by overwhelmingly winning every precinct.
The UnSpoken Rules of the Game
Feeling overlooked, ignored, or invisible at work? If you’ve ever secretly wonder what you’re doing to sabotage your own career, or why others enjoy all the lucky breaks – it’s time you learned Deb Sofield’s amazing, “Unspoken Rules of the Game – 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life.” In this lively discussion, Deb Sofield examines the five foundational bad habits that keep women from realizing their amazing potential. You’ll...
Public Speaking Skills for the Professional
Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression, Executive Speech & Presentations Coach Deb Sofield shows you how to win your audience from “hello!” This experienced politician and savvy businesswoman has faced aggressive editorial boards, hostile political opponents, indifferent customers, and an audience of thousands - inspiring all with her entertaining and information-packed presentations on success...
15 Rules for the Road - a Public Speaking Primer
Fear of public speaking is the number one phobia in the nation, according to Advertising & Marketing News’ Book of Lists. Yet there is probably no business skill more important than the ability to speak to an audience of any size. The rules in business are changing and this refresher course is all you need to bring you up-to-date on what works in today’s marketplace. Join Deb Sofield and re-learn at least 15 Rules for the...
Misfits, Mavericks, Renegades & Rascals
(Good luncheon or after dinner talk) History is chock full of leaders who started out as losers, loners or laggards. But when their time came, they answered destiny call. And in many cases, changed the course of our lives. In this powerful message on leadership, Executive Speech & Presentations Coach Deb Sofield delivers one of her most insightful and sought after presentations on the essence of leadership drawing from...
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance - Even You!
Here is the truth – hard questions yield honest answers and that is what national speaker and trainer Deb Sofield will talk about in this powerful, life changing session. You can either marvel at life or have a marvelous life – but that choice is yours alone. And change only happens when the pain of remaining the same is worse then the pain of changing. Executive Speech & Presentations Coach Deb Sofield understands that at...
Effective Management of Any Audience
Why do people ask challenging questions? Because conflict creates drama…and we’re a drama society. Join Executive Speech & Presentations Coach Deb Sofield as she shows you how to establish a positive perception with your audience by giving them the confidence that you can manage adversity, show your audience that you can stay the course, and maintain control of your audience throughout your presentation. In this powerful...
