ME!

I am Elizabeth O’Neill. I’m The Savvy Speaker, a Chicago- based public speaking coach. I specialize in helping professionals excel in the next phase of their career. I have been speaking in front of an audience for over 20 years. I have a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Temple University. I am a comedian, an actor, a teacher and a writer.

YOU!

You’re an expert in your field, so you’re asked to talk about your expertise IN PUBLIC!!! If that’s freaking you out, The Savvy Speaker is your answer. By marrying your professional knowledge with your personality, The Savvy Speaker provides a creative and customized solution in order to improve your speaking and presentation techniques for your future professional opportunities. Whether you are giving a presentation, speech or a TEDtalk, The Savvy Speaker will prepare you to exude confidence and charisma.

Become a Savvy Speaker

Visual

You communicate a small amount through your words. Utilizing space work, understanding body language and movement study, you will learn how […]

Vocal

Through breathing exercises, projection control, and microphone practice, you will become an expert using your voice as a muscle.

Verbal

With improv techniques, acting exercises, and speech work, you will work on your diction, your clarity and your pace.

How I BecameSavvy

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Health Educator

I have delivered over 1,000 presentations in the Washington, DC area on behalf of a Fortune 500 Health Organization.

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Stand-up Comedian

I have written and performed my material over this fine nation and internationally for the last 4 years.

We’ve Been Savvied!