Public Speaking
Presentation Skills
Media Training
Esther Chae is an award-winning actor, academic and speaker coach for public speaking, presentation skills and media training.
She has worked with companies such as Sephora, XPrize, Overseas Koreans Foundation, Cushman and Wakefield as well as other prominent private clients.
Esther is an inaugural TED Fellow and has presented her talks at TED, TEDx events and numerous international conferences such as the World Women Forum, Kellogg Innovation Network and Arts Council of Korea to name a few. She is represented by Lavin Agency.
Chae graduated from the Yale School of Drama (MFA Acting) and teaches “Presentation Skills for Business” at Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea) and “Advanced Acting for Film and TV” at Emerson College (LA).
Results
SHOHINI GHOSE
TED Speaker | Quantum Physicist
Esther's coaching was critical in completely transforming my TED talk. Thanks to her probing questions, I was able to focus in on the heart of the scientific content and find the clearest way to present it to a broad audience. Most of all, she helped me to tap into the excitement and passion I felt for the science I was presenting. She challenged me to engage the audience in ways outside a scientist's typical comfort zone. Thank you Esther for finding the best in me!
PATRICK MCKENNA
High Ridge Venture Partners | Founder
I'm often asked to speak on TV or with media outlets about my investments and thoughts on current trends. Feeling comfortable helps me communicate more effectively. I really appreciate Esther's Media Training. It was very helpful and has given me confidence in several situations that have come up already.
SARAH SHEWEY
Happily | Founder & CEO
My tendency to 'uptalk' (the unconscious way of speaking where you end statements as a question) was getting in the way of my company's story being heard. Esther helped me become more self-aware of my communication style and coached me through techniques to break down the barriers I was putting up for myself. She is very effective!
KELLEY HOFFMAN
Sephora | Senior Content Director
I really loved how specific the feedback was to each person, and how acting techniques really came into play. I went to a public speaking class a few years ago, and it doesn’t even compare to the session with Esther! I feel so inspired—as if she woke up a new part of me!
KWIRI YANG
LifeGyde | Founder & CEO
Esther is committed to leveling you up not only as a public speaker but with your confidence and presence with the audience. I was able to represent the voice of female founders and underserved communities in notable organizations around the world such as the World Economic Forum (Davos), Global Salzburg Seminar and United Nations.
Be your best self.
Hello! I am a classically trained actor (Yale School of Drama MFA) and working professional in the entertainment business, with 20 years of extensive experience in front of and behind the camera. As a former TED Fellow and TEDx speaker, I understand firsthand the critical impact that polished, confident and effective speakers can make on have on a company’s brand and reputation.
From my experience as an actor, teacher and speaker, I have developed an effective method to help nonprofessional speakers quickly and permanently improve their presentation and public speaking skills and represent themselves and their organizations through clear, confident and authentic verbal and non-verbal communication. Acquiring these skills becomes extra important in the current virtual-office environment, where it is all too easy to tune out ineffective speakers.
If you need to nail that speaking engagement and presentation, I will guide you to be your best self. With all my tools, expertise and heart!
(818) 934-0365
contact@estherchae.com
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