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STEP UP TO THE MIC!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

How you communicate shapes what you accomplish.<\/p><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE<\/h3>

Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) impacts up to 75% of the population globally. Nerves and anxiety, while familiar to 3 out of 4 of us, take up internal resources, and prevent us from fully focusing on our message, our audience, and the present moment.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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GET BUY-IN<\/h3>

Whether you are seeking funding for your business, extra resources from management, or the enthusiasm of your team (or your board!) for a new project, you’ll want to present the right content, in the right flow, with the right attitude.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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FEEL AUTHENTIC<\/h3>

Showing up authentically in a meeting or a keynote doesn’t have to mean unpolished. Being professional doesn’t have to mean fake. Rather, staying true to yourself is about being grounded in your values, honing your style, and swapping perfectionism for progress.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row heading_color=”light” bg_type=”color” equal_column_height=”middle-content” bg_color=”#4400DE” margin_bottom=”0″ font_color=”#FFFFFF” padding_top=”30″ padding_bottom=”50″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ tablet_sm_width=”1″][vc_empty_space height=”70″]

Meet your coach<\/div>

IOANA JONGSMA<\/span><\/h2>

Ioana has been helping speakers find their words since 2008.\n\n\nShe has worked with over 400 leaders, experts, founders, and policymakers of 46 different nationalities and across industries ranging from Tech, FMCG, Pharma, and Energy to Finance, Logistics, Agribusiness and European Commission Agencies.\n\n\nTo date, Ioana has supported 24 TEDx speakers to deliver the talk of their lives on TEDx stages across Europe, India and the US.\n\n\nIoana is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a Gestalt Professional Certified Coach, and a NeuroMindfulness Master Practitioner.<\/p>

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Talent is overrated.
\nPublic Speaking and Leadership Presence are not just for the lucky few. We can all be compelling communicators! All we need is to understand ourselves \u2013 our brain and body \u2013 and get our biology to work for us, rather than against us.
\nToday, I am on a mission to help speakers not just do an excellent job of sharing their ideas, but also to LOVE doing it!<\/p><\/blockquote>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Ioana Jongsma<\/p>\n

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Ioana has been an amazing speaking coach!<\/strong><\/p>\n

She helped me with my TEDx Talk and I was so happy to work with her! I have been working as a speaker for over 10 years, but she really taught me some amazing skills in how to make a performance even better and authentic. I will take with me everything she has taught me. I have really appreciated her encouragement and motivation during the TEDx journey. <\/strong><\/p>\n

She made it much more fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Marie Holm Laursen, Keynote Speaker<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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“Working with Ioana was one of the most supportive and clarifying experiences I have had. She patiently helped me shape and define the narrative that ultimately became my TEDx talk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe we went through at least 10 versions and with each walk-through she enthusiastically guided me to sharpen and strengthen the story.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is safe to say that my talk would never have been the wonderful experience it was, without Ioana. Her way of challenging and inviting for reflection was a pleasure to work with, and helped bring out the best in me.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Emilie M\u00f8llenbach, Product Design Lead, Mobile Pay<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Working with Ioana (Jo) Jongsma has been transformative. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Her calm strength and patience helped me discover my unique vision and articulate my ideas in a strengths-based way. Jo’s integration of mindfulness techniques provided a core of balance and calm, allowing me to make the intended impact in my speaking and interviews. Her guidance has been invaluable, empowering me to communicate confidently and effectively.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I highly recommend Jo to anyone looking to enhance their communication skills, while still retaining (and finding!) authenticity and individuality.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jo helped me achieve clarity and to discover a voice that will be a tool for reaching people.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Allison Crawford, MD PhD FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer, 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline . Director, Virtual Mental Health and Outreach . Co-Chair ECHO Ontario . Clinician Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health . Professor, University of Toronto<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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I recommend working with Ioana to anyone preparing for an important talk or presentation – including experienced speakers!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana was my speaker coach for the talk I did at TEDxKULeuvenBrussels in April 2023. She helped me turn a lecture into a TEDxTalk, and not by simply pointing out what my talk was lacking, but by guiding me so I could see it myself and internalise the process. It was a particularly busy period for me, and Ioana understood that and offered suggestions that helped save a lot of time. She also uses an AI coaching assistant, which allowed us some extra practice rounds and feedback on my delivery, based on video recordings, without having to arrange a meeting to practice.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the day of the event came, Ioana flew to Brussels to be present during my talk and support me, which I really appreciated.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All in all, Ioana brought my story to life, and I warmly recommend having her as your public speaking coach!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Koert Debeuf, Distinguished Adjunct Professor, Vrije Universiteit Brussel . Senior Political Advisor<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ioana helped me prepare for my TEDx talk through multiple coaching sessions. She was not only an amazing coach who lifted my speech to another level, she was also a great support and made me believe in myself and helped me think outside of the box. I recommend her to anyone who wants to boost their own performance. And\u00a0 to have fun in the process!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Co-Founder, Female Invest<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Once I learned that I had the opportunity to do a TEDxTalk, it felt a bit overwhelming – how the **** will I make it good enough for the red dot?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My first draft was all over the place without any clear storyline, but Ioana quickly picked out the extra valuable pieces and helped me to put the puzzle together into a new and more structured draft. It started to get an overall structure, but we both felt that it was lacking a\u00a0 certain depth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana pushed me to dig deeper and challenged me in a way that was scary at first, but it resulted in a personal and beautiful talk \u2013 suited for the red dot. She was extremely supportive and gave me the courage to tell my real story! She was a challenger and supporter, and while she helped, she made sure that the talk was still my own words.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It would not have been the same talk without her!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sofie Woge, Founder & CEO, tendo<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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I have had the privilege of having Ioana as my coach to help me prepare for my first Tedx talk. From the very first conversation with Ioana, even before the formal coaching sessions, there was an amazing positive energy I experienced with her. Ioana has the amazing ability to make you feel comfortable and calm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the coaching sessions, Ioana provided clear, concrete and encouraging suggestions and nudges. While I speak in front of audiences as part of my job all the time, Ioana was able to challenge me and push me to rethink how I structure my content to be even more effective at communicating to and engaging with my audience. I really looked forward to my weekly coaching session with her, and have missed them since.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What I have learnt from Ioana wasn\u2019t just useful for the delivering my Tedx talk but they have become a part of my style of speaking. For anyone who needs some support to push them to be even more effective public speakers, I would highly recommend Ioana.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Poornima Luthra, Founder & Chief Consultant, TalentED. External lecturer, Copenhagen Business School. Co-founder, Plantier<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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I joined Ioana’s Public Speaking course determined to learn how to become a better speaker for my students. The course is packed with valuable insights on managing stress, improving diction, using gestures, and structuring presentations. However, for me, the biggest breakthrough came from within. I realized that many of my speeches were more about my desire to share knowledge than about addressing the needs of my listeners. Ioana\u2019s course helped me shift my focus back where it belongs\u2014on my audience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the two days of the in-person course, I was joined by fellow university colleagues with different experiences. Yet, in every one of them, there was a personal “aha” moment, an insight, and a discovery.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I wholeheartedly recommend this course. Beyond the wealth of information, such an experience can shortcut years of practice and offer revelations in just two days that might otherwise take years to uncover.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dan-Matei Popovici, Associate Professor, PhD. Eng. <\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ioana carried me through to my TEDx Talk effortlessly. She perfectly merged her caring nature with a structured and constructive drive. I never felt like I was off track, and the end result sounded more like me than anything I could have done myself. She\u2019s professional to the bone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Julia Evelyn Larsen, Co-founder, CryptoWomen CPH<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Having the opportunity to work with Ioana as her mentee [in the Soulfuls “Dreamers and Doers” 2024 cohort] was an absolute privilege.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I was paired with her, I was thrilled at the prospect of learning from her insights on running a business and structuring life as a freelance coach. Initially, I thought I only needed guidance on the technical aspects of starting a freelance career. However, as we connected over Zoom during our sessions, our conversations naturally expanded beyond the technicalities to explore the emotional nuances of my freelance journey. We discussed everything from the overthinking after my first networking coffee, to the thrill of booking my first gig, and, of course, navigating the ever-present imposter syndrome. Ioana’s thoughtful and curious nature made each interaction feel deeply meaningful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always found it challenging to process my emotions, often choosing to push aside tricky feelings and focus on the \u2018practical\u2019 elements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana encouraged me to pause, reflect, and truly engage with how I was feeling in any given situation. Though initially uncomfortable, this practice taught me that emotions and professionalism are not mutually exclusive; feelings and business can indeed coexist.<\/strong>
\nIt was this introspective work, guided by Ioana, that made my experience as a mentee not only deeply personal but transformative. She encouraged me to celebrate both my successes and my rejections – a ritual I plan to carry forward into this journey. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with Ioana. Her wisdom and encouragement have left an indelible mark on this formative period of my freelance journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bella Neergaard, Neurodiversity consultant<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The last few years, one of my big teachers has definitely been my speaker coach. Ioana, shoutout to you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We got in touch in 2020, when I joined one of her public speaking courses, and the journey I’ve been on with her has been amazing. She has helped me so much to transform as a speaker.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we were preparing for [my TEDxRWTHAachen] talk, every session was like a therapy session, because we had to just dig deeper into my story than I had ever done before. She listened to my talk a million times, was my rock when I got frustrated, and pushed me to do better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Emilie Uttrup, Keynote Speaker . Sports Reporter<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ioana is a motivating and very professional coach.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

She was able to bring the best communication skills out of me and to add value to my presentation by respecting my style and ensuring that my messages were clear and well received.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

F. F., Expert at the European Training Foundation<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ioana became my passionate and very dedicated co-innovator for perfecting my TEDxTalk. It was a rare and rewarding process to be in contact with Ioana 1-2 times per week for an extended period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana is a genius in supporting the person she works with and in uncovering the sharp and genuine message they want to share.\u00a0In each session I felt re-motivated and understood. Ioana never tried to push my talk in any other direction that what truly was my intention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Language-wise, Ioana was also of great assistance in seeking more precise phrases and expressions to make the talk as powerful as possible within the framework. <\/strong>I have worked with quite a number of editors. Only two have been a true source of betterment of my product. Ioana is the number 1 of those two. I have learned a lot from the prolonged commitment during the TEDxTalk process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana was compassionate without ever slacking commitment, month after month. She truly has been a professional gamechanger.<\/strong>
\nI can recommend Ioana to anyone who wishes to share their core message with a broader audience. Ioana will make sure you and your work will excel on stage!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Lene Gammelgaard, First female scandinavian mountaineer to scale Mount Everest, Survivor of the 1996 Everest disaster<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Coaching with Ioana on moderating online discussions has been an enlightening journey with a trusted and sensitive guide. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ioana’s holistic approach held a mirror up to my inner thought processes helping me overcome inhibitions and reconnect with my professional strengths and goals. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to this experience, together with the invaluable practical tips and tools tailored to my needs, I have been able to shine again professionally in this area.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Thank you for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Building my confidence<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Shaping my words to be stronger<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Showing me how to deliver my words, when to pause, volume up and down<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Being patient and soulful during the entire process<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Working with Ioana has been an unforgettable experience.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    She helped me find the words for my speech that conveyed the message that I wanted to share with the audience. She was encouraging, patient, and always had helpful tips to improve.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I’d highly recommend working with her!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    Kait Bolongaro, Award-winning politics journalist. Managing Editor, MLex . TEDx Speaker<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t
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