The Experienceology® TED-style coaching process is a 10-session package conducted via Zoom video chat. Sessions are recorded and available via a private Dropbox.

The package typically takes 10 weeks to complete, unless the speaker is booked and requires an expedited schedule.

Session 1 is a 60-minute video chat. The coach helps map out the foundation for the talk: the speaker’s passion, personality, and Big Idea. It will feel like an interview.

Sessions 2-10 are 30-minute sessions. The talk is progressively developed in order: Big Idea, speech writing, visual storytelling, and rehearsals.

Homework is assigned between sessions. Deliverables are your Big Idea, talk title and description, script or outline, slide deck, and 4 rehearsals.

Experienceology® clients write their own talks and slides with expert input. Those with speaking anxiety receive special attention via calming and preparation techniques. Vocal modulation and pronunciation training  is provided where needed, and for speakers where English is a second language.

I am fascinated with experiences and how to create them.

The journey began 30 years ago when I was looking for a tool to increase attendance and message retention at my museum employer.

I published my 8-step process as a book, Creating Great Visitor Experiences, which became the foundation for my consulting business: Experienceology.®  Clients initially read the book and began to seek out my help for places like museums and libraries, zoos, national parks, and the White House.

I attended my first TEDx talk in San Diego in 2010 and was hooked. TEDx was a convergence point for all my interests—from video production to rethinking complex topics into concise and compelling moments.

I volunteered for the next five TEDxSanDiego seasons as a speaker coach and program curator. Outside coaching requests began to pour in until my experience consulting business was mostly catering to speakers: over 300 to-date. 

I also love my work as a writer, book coach, public speaker, and podcaster / TV presenter. I write and speak about what interests me: forgiveness and healing; family estrangement and reconciliation; reframing our personal stories; memories and food.

Check out my whole-foods recipes and my latest books The Migraine Relief Plan and The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook. My fifth book Bitter, Sweet is a personal growth memoir scheduled for publication in 2026. I also coach authors to develop and publish their works.

I live in the San Diego area with my husband and our Golden retriever Daisy, who is part of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Health Study.

I challenge you to find a topic that I can’t handle!

I’ve worked 30 years at distilling takeaways from a galaxy of information.

In my museum career, I crafted complex content from experts with advanced degrees to concise and engaging experiences. The gauntlet thrown was ever-changing. One week I wrote narratives on giant pandas or the Dead Sea Scrolls. The next week I networked with seven agencies and on-site staff to improve the White House visitor experience.

TED-style talks are equally demanding. I’ve helped speakers find their Big Idea and create memorable talks in fields that include astrophysics, election methods, food insecurity, social justice, cybersecurity, music and the brain, neuroscience, longevity, AI, and organ donation.

Got an idea for a talk?
Bring it. I’ll walk you through from start to finish.

Book a free 30-minute video chat meeting. 

You’ll find out if Stephanie is the right fit and what the coaching process will look like for you.

At the end of the chat, Stephanie will encourage you to meet with other coaches. Coaching is personal, just like your talk.

You will not receive any follow-up marketing emails, texts, or calls. You will not be added to a mailing list. If Stephanie is the right coach for you, you’ll feel confident and let her know by email.

Stephanie will then send you a one-page statement of work explaining the process and what you can expect. An invoice will be attached and can be paid via Zelle or Venmo. Once funds are received, your ten sessions are booked into Stephanie’s weekly schedule and you get started. Session fees are non-refundable and expire at the end of the calendar year (unless prior arrangements have been made).