Today we’d like to introduce you to Shelley Goldstein.
Hi Shelley, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I never set out to be a leadership development communications coach. My early path was in entrepreneurship, design, and marketing; always creating, often leading, but rarely speaking. That changed the day I was unexpectedly handed the microphone at a national event. I had no notes, no preparation, and every ounce of me wanted to run. But instead, my eyes met with a woman in the audience and I spoke. And in that moment, something extraordinary happened. I realized communication wasn’t about having the perfect script, it was about connection.
That realization ignited my purpose to share my insights and help others become great communicators. Over the years, I’ve trained 1,000+ leaders across five continents—CEOs, founders, senior executives—people operating in high-stakes environments where communication isn’t optional; it’s the edge.
That journey led to my #1 international bestselling book, Remarkable Speaking: A Framework to Embody Your Voice and Your Vision® featuring my Remarkable Framework®, a proprietary, 10-part system grounded in behavioral science, storytelling, and executive strategy. It’s designed to rewire how you communicate, so you can lead with power, move audiences to action, and inspire a legacy.
The Remarkable Framework helps you to:
Deliver with executive presence
Drive action in every interaction
Clarify your vision in minutes
Navigate tough Q&A with confidence
Close deals through compelling storytelling
Establish your legacy
My clients say about the book, ‘It’s like having a coach in your pocket!’ The book is filled with time-saving practical drills, prompts, and strategies that you can use in daily conversations and eliminate writer’s block to structure any speech, pitch, or meeting in minutes. It’s not about memorizing scripts, it’s about equipping you to walk into any room ready to own it.
A lifelong communication arts student, I blend my multicultural experience and multidisciplinary approach to empowering people to achieve greatness. My mission: to help raise the voice of every person, especially the unspoken.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like many of my clients, I’ve battled self-doubt and the paralyzing fear of being judged. Early in my career, I often gave away my seat at the table by staying quiet, worried that my ideas weren’t “good enough.” There were moments of fright so intense that I let opportunities pass me by.
Those struggles became my teachers and the foundation for my framework. It’s not linear learning; it’s rewiring the way you communicate so that every conversation drives action. I learned that nerves never fully disappear, instead, thea energy transforms into motivation. Fear can become excitement, and discomfort can become growth when you have the right tools. That realization is why I built a methodology not just about speaking skills, but about transformational embodiment at the leadership level.
My journey hasn’t been without obstacles, but it’s been remarkable. Every challenge pushed me to deepen my own presence so I could better serve professionals facing high-stakes situations. My message, be the speaker you want to hear.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
What intrigued me about building a coaching practice around leadership communications was the response I got from clients. An investment banker said my framework was more than just “speaking skills”; it became the foundation for his leadership and career trajectory. A tech entrepreneur told me that speaking and relationship-building used to drain him, but together we helped him feel more energetic and present, and he found his own voice, especially in one-on-one conversations with partners. Another executive shared that I don’t let her settle for surface-level polish; we get underneath the real blocks so she can lead with openness and speak with conviction.
It was those moments behind high-pressure decisions—facing the shaky breath before a board update and the doubt before a tough question—that led clients to refer to me as the ‘Coach Whisperer.’ But it wasn’t just about my coaching; I wanted to ensure my clients’ success endured beyond our sessions, helping them speak without scripts, trust the significance of the pause, and even enjoy sharing their stories when the spotlight was on them.
From these moments, I developed my framework with practical, time-saving tools grounded in science and storytelling so clients can access them anytime to communicate with precision and compassion when it matters most.
Knowing I’ve helped people openly express their ideas and share personal experiences that inspired them—that’s what I’m most proud of.
How do you define success?
Success, for me, is not applause after a keynote or the number of likes on a LinkedIn post. It’s when a CEO walks out of a board meeting knowing they didn’t just survive; they moved the room. It’s when a founder closes a deal because their story resonated more deeply than their pitch deck. It’s when a leader finally shifts from hoping their message lands to knowing it will.
True success is when my clients don’t just communicate better; they lead better. They can articulate their vision with gravitas, influence with empathy, and build a legacy through words that inspire action. When you embody your voice and your vision, you can truly change the world.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://remarkablespeaking.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyagoldstein/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/book.remarkablespeaking
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleygoldstein
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@remarkablespeaking
- Other: http://book.remarkablespeaking.com
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