Own the Room
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You walk into the room. You’re not hoping it goes well — you already know it will. Your voice is steady. Your presence lands before you speak. When you make your point, people don’t just hear it — they feel it.
Own the Room is a 6-week program where sharp professionals become the most compelling communicators in the room. We build the mindset, the presence, and the skills that make people stop, listen, and trust you.
Own the Room is a 6-week program where sharp professionals become the most compelling communicators in the room. We build the mindset, the presence, and the skills that make people stop, listen, and trust you.
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April 29, 2026 |
Live Online. |
Max 8 People |
Wednesdays at 6:00pm PT
Own the Room is a 6-week program where sharp professionals become the most compelling communicators in the room. We build the mindset, the presence, and the skills that make people stop, listen, and trust you.
You’ll speak, practice, and receive real-time feedback every session.
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Pitching
- Leadership Conversations
If this feels familiar
- Your mind goes blank or you lose your point right when it matters
- You're confident 1:1 — but something shifts the moment you're speaking to a group
- You have the best idea in the room — but stay silent while others take the lead
- You get self-conscious the moment all eyes are on you
- Speaking anxiety is quietly holding back your career — and you know it
You're not alone.
This is where it changes.
What You'll Gain
- Communicate with authority, presence, and influence
- Project a powerful voice and commanding delivery
- Speak with clarity and precision so every point lands
- Stay composed and think clearly when it matters most
- Inspire trust and move people to action
What You'll Gain
Authority &
Presence
Command the room before you say a word.
Voice &
Delivery
Develop a powerful voice and compelling delivery.
Clarity &
Structure
Think on your feet and speak with precision.
Composure Under Pressure
Stay clear and calm when it matters most.
Persuasion & Influence
Inspire trust and move people to action.
Own the Room is a 6-week program where sharp professionals become the most compelling communicators in the room. We build the mindset, the presence, and the skills that make people stop, listen, and trust you.
Show up confidently in every room.
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Pitching
- Leadership Conversations
- Your mind goes blank or you lose your point right when it matters
- You wish you sounded more credible and persuasive
- You're confident 1:1 — but something shifts the moment you're speaking to a group
- You get self-conscious the moment all eyes are on you
- Speaking anxiety is quietly holding back your career — and you know it
You’re not alone.
Even the most successful professionals struggle to communicate with authority and influence — not because they lack expertise, but because no one ever taught them how.
Until now.
What You'll Gain
- Communicate with authority, presence, and influence
- Project a powerful voice and commanding delivery
- Speak with clarity and precision so every point lands
- Stay composed and think clearly when it matters most
- Inspire trust and move people to action
Why Speaking Anxiety Happens — and How We Move Past It
Speaking anxiety isn’t a confidence problem. When pressure hits, your brain’s threat detection system kicks in — affecting your voice, your thinking, and your presence. That’s neurology, not a weakness.
This program combines psychology, neuroscience, and voice expertise — addressing not just what you say, but what happens underneath when pressure hits. Over six weeks, in a small, supportive group, you practice in real speaking situations until confidence becomes second nature.
Dr. Ozturk works with executives and ambitious professionals who want to feel genuinely confident when they speak — not just prepared.
With a PhD in Psychology specializing in nonverbal communication and executive coaching training from Harvard, she brings over a decade of experience. Featured as a communication expert on CNN, she brings a rare combination of behavioral science and voice expertise.
Having worked with leaders at Google, Meta, and Amazon, she understands the specific pressures of high-stakes environments. Her clients don’t just communicate better — they think more clearly, command the room, and show up as the most influential version of themselves when it matters most.
Dr. Ozturk works with executives and ambitious professionals who want to feel genuinely confident when they speak — not just prepared.
With a PhD in Psychology specializing in nonverbal communication and executive coaching training from Harvard, she brings over a decade of experience. Featured as a communication expert on CNN, she brings a rare combination of behavioral science and voice expertise.
Having worked with leaders at Google, Meta, and Amazon, she understands the specific pressures of high-stakes environments. Her clients don’t just communicate better — they think more clearly, command the room, and show up as the most influential version of themselves when it matters most.
Who This Is For
Executives & Leaders
You’re in the room where decisions get made. How you communicate determines whether your ideas land and your influence grows.
Founders & Entrepreneurs
You pitch investors, lead teams, and represent your company. How you speak directly affects how seriously people take your vision.
Ambitious Professionals
You’re smart, capable, and ready for more — this is where your communication catches up with your expertise and gets you noticed.
Why This Program Is Different
Most programs teach you what to say. This one changes how you show up.
They give you techniques — but don’t address why your nerves keep showing up, why your voice changes under pressure, or why more practice alone hasn’t fixed it.
This program does. Rooted in behavioral science and voice expertise, it trains how you think under pressure, how you project authority and credibility, and how others experience you in the room.
Built for High-Stakes Moments
We work on your real scenarios — pitches, presentations, leadership conversations. What you learn shows up exactly when it matters.
Small Group. Deep Work.
Maximum 8 participants. Personalized feedback every week in an environment where you’re truly seen, heard, and challenged to grow.
Skills That Last
Everything in this program is designed around the science of behavior change — so the skills you build don’t just show up in sessions. They stick.
Why This Program Is Different
They give you techniques — but don’t address why your nerves keep showing up, why your voice changes under pressure, or why more practice alone hasn’t fixed it.
This program does. Rooted in behavioral science and voice expertise, it trains how you think under pressure, how you project authority and credibility, and how others experience you in the room.
Built for High-Stakes Moments
Small Group. Deep Work.
Skills That Last
The 6-Week Curriculum
Week 1
Confidence Under Pressure
Understand why nerves happen, learn to regulate them in real time, and build the mindset of a confident communicator.
Week 2
Voice & Delivery
Develop a powerful voice and commanding body language — and eliminate the nervous habits that undermine your message.
Week 3
Executive Presence
Develop the authority and credibility that make people listen, trust, and follow you.
Week 4
Clear & Structured Speaking
Week 5
Persuasion & Storytelling
Learn what makes ideas convincing, craft stories that build connection, and make your messages stick.
Week 6
Live Speaking Lab
Put it all together in a live setting — and walk away with clear feedback and a plan for continued growth.
The 6-Week Curriculum
Week 1
Confidence Under Pressure
Understand why nerves happen, learn to regulate them in real time, and build the mindset of a confident communicator.
Confidence Under Pressure
Understand why nerves happen, learn to regulate them in real time, and build the mindset of a confident communicator.
Week 2
Voice & Delivery
Develop a powerful voice and commanding body language — and eliminate the nervous habits that undermine your message.
Week 3
Executive Presence
Develop the authority and credibility that make people listen, trust, and follow you.
Week 4
Clear & Structured Speaking
Speak with clarity and precision, structure your ideas on the spot, and make every point land.
Week 5
Persuasion & Storytelling
Learn what makes ideas convincing, craft stories that build connection, and make your messages stick.
Week 6
Live Speaking Lab
Put it all together in a live setting — and walk away with clear feedback and a plan for continued growth.
Investment
Early Bird
$1,097
Available until April 15
Standard
$1,297
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$1,097 |
$1,297 |
Registration includes:
- 6 live 90-minute group sessions
- Weekly practice assignments
- Teaching recordings
- Frameworks and materials
- Bonus: 1:1 coaching session with Dr. Ozturk
Testimonials
This program is for executives, founders, and ambitious professionals who are smart and capable but struggle to communicate with the confidence and clarity their expertise deserves.
Many participants have their employer cover the cost through their professional development or L&D budget. Speech & Mind can provide a formal syllabus and invoice to support your request. Email info@speechandmind.com to ask.
Yes, flexible payment options are available at checkout, including interest-free installments.
No. Participants range from people who avoid speaking altogether to experienced professionals who want to sharpen their presence and influence. The program meets you where you are and moves you forward from there.
Wednesdays at 6:00pm PT — April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3. Each session is 90 minutes.
Maximum 6 participants, small enough for personalized attention and deep coaching, large enough to practice in front of others and learn from watching your peers.
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Each 90-minute session begins with a focused teaching segment, followed by live practice where each participant speaks and receives real-time feedback from Dr. Ozturk. Sessions end with a clear practice focus for the week ahead.
Fully live via Zoom. Teaching segments are recorded and shared for review. Live practice is not recorded.
Yes. This program is designed to help you communicate with authority — without changing your personality.
Teaching recordings and practice assignments are shared with all participants. That said, live participation is where the real growth happens; we encourage treating each session as a firm commitment.
Each session is 90 minutes. Between sessions, most practice happens inside your real conversations and meetings. Some weeks include a short exercise of around 30 minutes. Week 6 requires preparing a 2–3 minute talk.
Real change comes from practice over time, not just information. Six weeks gives you space to learn, apply, and refine each skill in real situations — so by the end, they're part of how you naturally communicate.
Most participants notice a shift by week 2 — in how they carry themselves, how their voice lands, and how others respond to them. By week 6, the changes are significant and consistent.
After the program, each participant receives a private 1:1 coaching session with Dr. Sumeyra to review your transformation, receive individualized feedback, and map out your next steps for continued growth.
Yes. If you'd prefer individual coaching rather than a group program, Speech & Mind offers private coaching packages. Reach out at info@speechandmind.com to discuss what's right for you.
Many participants already perform well — but aren’t as clear, confident, or influential as they want to be under pressure. This program is designed to close that gap and help you perform at your best when it matters most.
Yes. Stage fright is at the core of what this program addresses. Week 1 is dedicated entirely to the neuroscience and psychology of anxiety under pressure, and the tools to interrupt it in real time. The small group size creates a supportive environment to practice without the pressure of a large audience.
Most people practice by repeating what they already do — which often means rehearsing the same habits that undermine their message. Without the right techniques, more practice just makes those patterns more automatic. This program builds the right techniques first, so your practice actually works.
Yes, and that's exactly the point. Every session includes live speaking with real-time feedback in a small, supportive group of maximum 8 people. It's challenging enough to grow, and safe enough to take real risks.
A full refund is available with 7 days’ notice before the program start date. You may also transfer your spot to a colleague.