Talks That Move People And Move The Needle
CEO, Co‑Communications I TEDx Speaker I Message Maestro I Best‑selling Author
Stacey Ross Cohen delivers high-energy keynotes and presentations to help audiences stand out, communicate with confidence, and turn their value into visibility, credibility, and opportunity. Drawing on her expertise in marketing, public relations, and branding, along with insights from her best-selling Brand Up books, TEDx talks, and teaching experience, Stacey delivers sessions that inspire and move people to action. Her presentations on personal branding, thought leadership, executive presence, communication, and public relations help people gain clarity and confidence to lead, influence, and grow.
Audiences include:
- Fortune 500 companies and corporate teams
- Industry associations and professional organizations
- Universities and graduate programs
- High schools and pre-college programs
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Early-career professionals and emerging leaders
Signature Keynotes & Workshops
No two audiences are the same, which is why each keynote is tailored to the audience’s goals, challenges, and opportunities. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, students, or early-career professionals, Stacey’s sessions meet people where they are, spark new ideas, and deliver practical takeaways they can put to work immediately.
Signature topics include:
Why Choose You?
At the heart of every opportunity is one question: Why Choose You? To stand out, you must be the exception, not the average. Stacey introduces a practical framework to help audiences differentiate their expertise, increase visibility, and position themselves as the clear choice when applying to college, advancing careers, pitching investors, or attracting clients. Attendees learn to articulate their value in conversations, interviews, presentations, and everyday interactions to capture decision-makers’ attention.
The New Rules of Executive Presence
Executive presence is more than a job title; it’s how you show up, communicate, and build trust. Stacey redefines presence for today’s workplace, where authenticity, clarity, and consistency matter more than ever. Audiences learn to command a room, communicate with intention, and lead with impact in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations.
Uniquely You: Building a Winning Personal Brand
Designed for professionals, leaders, students, and emerging talent seeking to define and communicate what sets them apart. Using Stacey’s 3D Roadmap (Discover, Develop, Deliver), this session guides participants to identify strengths, craft a compelling narrative, and express their value in a way that opens doors. Audiences leave with tools to craft a standout Me-Squared Statement™, refine their positioning, and elevate their professional presence.
Public Relations: The New Advantage in an AI World
As AI transforms how people search, discover, and make decisions, visibility and credibility have never mattered more. This timely session explores how modern PR builds awareness, trust, and authority. Stacey shows how earned media, third-party validation, and strategic exposure position individuals and brands as the preferred choice. Audiences leave with clear strategies to build recognition, stay relevant, and maintain credibility in an AI-driven world.
The Power of Effective Communication: Make Every Interaction Count
How you communicate shapes how others perceive you. This session focuses on the skills that drive leadership, connection, and results. From verbal delivery and nonverbal cues to active listening and message development, Stacey shares practical techniques participants can apply in presentations, interviews, meetings, and email. Audiences learn to communicate with intention, build influence, and make every interaction count.
From Expertise to Authority: Building Visibility That Drives Opportunity
Being great at what you do is not enough; you need to be known for it. This session shows how to turn expertise into visibility, credibility, and opportunity. Audiences learn to share ideas, strengthen their professional voice, and build thought leadership that gets noticed. Stacey shares practical ways to expand recognition through speaking engagements, media coverage, content, and strategic networking, helping audiences become the trusted authority people remember, recommend, and seek out.
All sessions are customizable to align with your audience, objectives, and industry.
Key Takeaways for Audiences
- Clarity on what makes them stand out
- Stronger communication and executive presence
- Practical tools to elevate visibility and credibility
- A clear, compelling personal or professional narrative
- Strategies to stand out in competitive environments
- Confidence to lead, influence, and grow
TRUSTED BY
Corporate & Associations
American Marketing Association • Association of Development Officers • Blend • BNY Mellon • Building Owners and Managers Association • FEGS Health & Human Services • Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo • Grow 2.0 Conference • Hartford Business Expo • Henkels • Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors • Junior League • New York Bankers Association • NY Association of Collaborative Professionals • NY Business Expo (Javits Center) • NYC Real Estate Expo • Ohio Realtors • Orion Resource Group • Public Relations Society of America • TD Bank • The Company of Communicators (UK) • Ukraine Foundation • UJA – Connect to Care
Universities, Schools & Youth Organizations
Amity University • Cornell University • Fordham University • Fordham University Summer Leadership Academy • George Washington University • Greenwich Y • Harvey School • Johns Hopkins University • Mercy College • NYU Stern School of Business • Seattle University • Stepinac High School • Stuyvesant High School • The Beacon School • The Boys & Girls Club • University of Connecticut (UConn)
WHY STACEY
- A unique blend of marketing, PR, and personal branding expertise
- Real-world insights combined with proven frameworks
- High-energy, engaging delivery style
- Practical takeaways audiences can apply immediately
- Demonstrated impact with students, professionals, and organizations

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