Shari Alexander
(Testimonials from clients and attendees below)
Sharí Alexander began her career as an actress. After she received her degree in Theatre, she traveled to London and studied under directors from the Globe Theatre. She then ventured to New York and after living off of Top Ramen, she soon realized that the term “starving actor” was meant to be taken literally.
Since few people outside of the theatrical world knew how exactly to captivate an audience, Sharí discovered her unique ability to combine her theatrical background with a body language techniques, a marketing perspective, and influential communications. This was when she launched her first business, Presenting Matters.
She has shared her secrets of the stage with her clients, which have included: Fortune 100 companies, CEOs, politicians, an NFL player, an Emmy Award® Winning executive, an ESPN announcer, Monster.com, NY Times Bestsellers, and reality TV stars. She was named the 2007 Emerging High Impact Professional Speaker, as well as one of the 2008 Top 40 Under 40.
Sharí has served as the President of the National Speakers Association of Oklahoma and was honored 2 consecutive years with the 2009 and 2010 Member of the Year Award. She has a regular column in SPEAKER Magazine. Her articles on effective presentations and communications have been featured in Presentation Magazine, Training Magazine, Counselor Magazine, and other international publications.
Sharí is now the CEO of the Expert Message Group and continues to work with thought-leaders of all types, helping them get their good ideas in the hands of the people who need them.
Testimonials (more available upon request):
“As one of the top platform arena speakers in the country, I have always been frustrated with my inability to help other people improve their speaking skills. I have referred clients and colleagues to Sharí for coaching and have been tremendously pleased with the results she has produced and the feedback from those she has helped. I would recommend Sharí to anyone who utilized speaking, presentation, or platform skills in any way in their profession.”
Jim Stovall
Speaker, NYT Bestseller, and President of the Emmy Award Winning Narrative Television Network
“Sharí’s passion for the profession and her experience has made her a best-in-class individual.”
Adrian Blanco
National Account Sales Manager - Pepsi Co.
“Sharí really helped me develop presentation skills that I didn’t even know existed within myself. I had always thought I was “doing ok” and just “got by” when making a presentation or giving a proposal to a group of potential clients, however, she taught me how to be even more effective and how to capture my audience’s attention in such a way that it becomes relevant to them to listen and be engaged. Sharí is a master at developing hidden talents within to propel you to the next level in order to be an effective speaker and make sure that you are asked to come back again and again. Thank you Shari, it was well worth the time, effort and the investment!”
Mary Rogers
Vice President of Sales - Cox Media Group
“… genuine and fun process that made it an enjoyable way to learn.”
Katrina Wiley
HR Manager - NBA Thunder
“Sharí provided some great information that I can use immediately. She kept my attention and made me laugh (several times!)”
Carl Foster
HR Manager, Dell
(Testimonials from clients and attendees below)
Sharí Alexander began her career as an actress. After she received her degree in Theatre, she traveled to London and studied under directors from the Globe Theatre. She then ventured to New York and after living off of Top Ramen, she soon realized that the term “starving actor” was meant to be taken literally.
Since few people outside of the theatrical world knew how exactly to captivate an audience, Sharí discovered her unique ability to combine her theatrical background with a body language techniques, a marketing perspective, and influential communications. This was when she launched her first business, Presenting Matters.
She has shared her secrets of the stage with her clients, which have included: Fortune 100 companies, CEOs, politicians, an NFL player, an Emmy Award® Winning executive, an ESPN announcer, Monster.com, NY Times Bestsellers, and reality TV stars. She was named the 2007 Emerging High Impact Professional Speaker, as well as one of the 2008 Top 40 Under 40.
Sharí has served as the President of the National Speakers Association of Oklahoma and was honored 2 consecutive years with the 2009 and 2010 Member of the Year Award. She has a regular column in SPEAKER Magazine. Her articles on effective presentations and communications have been featured in Presentation Magazine, Training Magazine, Counselor Magazine, and other international publications.
Sharí is now the CEO of the Expert Message Group and continues to work with thought-leaders of all types, helping them get their good ideas in the hands of the people who need them.
Testimonials (more available upon request):
“As one of the top platform arena speakers in the country, I have always been frustrated with my inability to help other people improve their speaking skills. I have referred clients and colleagues to Sharí for coaching and have been tremendously pleased with the results she has produced and the feedback from those she has helped. I would recommend Sharí to anyone who utilized speaking, presentation, or platform skills in any way in their profession.”
Jim Stovall
Speaker, NYT Bestseller, and President of the Emmy Award Winning Narrative Television Network
“Sharí’s passion for the profession and her experience has made her a best-in-class individual.”
Adrian Blanco
National Account Sales Manager - Pepsi Co.
“Sharí really helped me develop presentation skills that I didn’t even know existed within myself. I had always thought I was “doing ok” and just “got by” when making a presentation or giving a proposal to a group of potential clients, however, she taught me how to be even more effective and how to capture my audience’s attention in such a way that it becomes relevant to them to listen and be engaged. Sharí is a master at developing hidden talents within to propel you to the next level in order to be an effective speaker and make sure that you are asked to come back again and again. Thank you Shari, it was well worth the time, effort and the investment!”
Mary Rogers
Vice President of Sales - Cox Media Group
“… genuine and fun process that made it an enjoyable way to learn.”
Katrina Wiley
HR Manager - NBA Thunder
“Sharí provided some great information that I can use immediately. She kept my attention and made me laugh (several times!)”
Carl Foster
HR Manager, Dell
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