From shy and reserved…

…to inspiring a room of 50 classmates.

One of my students at IESE Business School, Felisma, started her International MBA feeling like the quietest person in the room.

Shy. Reserved. Avoiding public speaking at all costs.

But something shifted.

Over 6 team coaching sessions in the Public Speaking for Leaders course, she didn’t just learn how to structure a talk or manage nerves — she found her voice. And the courage to use it.

By the end of the programme, she stood in front of those 50 students and gave a powerful, personal speech about a cause she supports in her home country, Indonesia.

She called it “a milestone I never imagined reaching.”

As Felisma said, “It’s not just about the presentation. It’s about personal growth, pushing through a lot of fears, and believing in myself.”

She believed in herself because others believed in her, and showed her what she's capable of.

Communication is never just about the words.

It’s about the journey you take people on… the change it sparks… and what they carry forward.


✨ If you’re looking to create spaces for this kind of growth — for your organisation, your team, or yourself — let’s connect.

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