Pro Talk: Power Moves for Confident, Compelling Communication

Pro Talk is here to turn every conversation into an opportunity—and every opportunity into a win. Your voice has the power to lead, inspire, and persuade. Let’s make sure it does.

PRO TALK

Liz Stubbs

8/7/20252 min read

bokeh photography of condenser microphone
bokeh photography of condenser microphone

You’re not “bad at speaking.”
You’ve just never been taught like this.

We’ve all been there—sitting in a meeting, joining a Zoom call, or standing in front of an audience with a heart that’s racing and a mind that’s suddenly blank. The words you meant to say get tangled. You say too much. Or too little. And the moment passes.

Pro Talk exists to change that—for good.

This pillar of GPS to Thrive is all about unlocking your presence, message, and delivery so that in any situation—presentation, pitch, interview, or conversation—you speak with clarity, ease, and impact. It’s not about “faking confidence” or memorizing lines. It’s about building authentic authority that comes from the inside out.

Why it matters

In high-stakes moments, the way you communicate is your currency. It influences how people see you, how they trust you, and what opportunities flow your way. Yet most professionals have never been taught the tools that make great communicators great.

Pro Talk gives you those tools—distilled from decades of directing high-pressure media shoots, prepping leaders for prime-time interviews, and coaching individuals to shine when it counts most. You’ll learn strategies rooted in psychology, performance science, and storytelling so you can command attention without breaking a sweat.

What transformation looks like

  • Before: You overthink your words, second-guess yourself, and worry about how you’re coming across.

  • After: You speak with clarity, engage your listeners, and feel in control—whether the audience is one person or one thousand.

Pro Talk doesn’t just prepare you for one moment—it changes how you show up in every moment.

Snack-Sized Tactical Shift: “Pause to Power”

Before you answer a question, deliver a point, or launch into your presentation, try this: Pause. Breathe. Then speak.

This two-second gap slows your pace, calms your nervous system, and makes your words land with more authority. You’ll come across as confident and intentional—and you’ll give your audience space to absorb what you say.

Try it today: In your next meeting, take that pause before your first sentence. Notice how much more in control you feel—and how much more people lean in to listen.

Pro Talk is here to turn every conversation into an opportunity—and every opportunity into a win. Your voice has the power to lead, inspire, and persuade. Let’s make sure it does.

Watch it in action: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-xkjD3d-uWV-Xb6M_De5h0-GIhLcsZ9P