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Sammie Walker Herrera

I help neurodivergent leaders boost their speaking confidence to get to the next level 🗣️

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Sammie transforms anxious speakers into confident communicators through her warm, engaging sessions that make public speaking "less daunting." She captivates audiences with humor and empathy while delivering "actionable steps" and "practical tips" that participants implement immediately, including her signature PRP (Point, Reason, Point) method. Her unique strength-focused approach creates a "supportive atmosphere" where attendees feel "comfortable" and "safe to practice," fostering authentic communication skills. Clients book Sammie for her ability to connect deeply with diverse audiences, patiently cultivating improvement through interactive coaching and live practice opportunities. Her multidisciplinary background enriches her presentations, leaving participants feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with valuable insights they apply across professional and personal settings. Attendees consistently leave her sessions with renewed confidence and practical strategies to structure their thoughts and communicate more effectively.

Key Outcomes:

  • Participants gained actionable strategies to improve their public speaking skills immediately.
  • Attendees felt more confident and comfortable with public speaking.
  • Participants learned how to structure their thoughts and communicate more effectively.
  • Attendees acquired practical tips for networking and professional interactions.
  • Participants felt inspired and motivated to embrace their authentic selves.
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Sammie's Bio

Sammie Walker Herrera (she/her) is a dedicated coach & speaker with extensive experience in empowering individuals to master public speaking and build confidence. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Hispanic Studies from Carnegie Mellon University & a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Slippery Rock University. Sammie is also a Certified Career Services Provider™️and completed ADHD Coach training with the ADD/ADHD Coach Academy. She has been recognized as a Top Public Speaking Voice on LinkedIn with over 9,800 followers and has received the 2024 Estrella Small Business Grant from the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce. www.speakyall.com

Sammie Offers the Following Talks

ADHD Strengths Training

  • Attendees will learn specific ways to reframe common ADHD traits as potential strengths.

  • Attendees will be introduced to the science-backed VIA Character Strengths framework as a method for identifying their own unique talents or those of others they support.

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Strengthen Your Speaking Skills

  • Attendees will learn and practice a practical, easy-to-apply speaking structure.

  • Attendees will develop greater self-awareness of their speaking strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Attendees will gain increased confidence in their speaking abilities.

  • Attendees will be equipped with actionable next steps and practical tools to continue building consistent speaking habits and reinforce the skills learned during the workshop.

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Developing a Successful LinkedIn

  • Attendees will understand how LinkedIn can serve as a digital channel to attract opportunities.

  • Attendees will be able to implement SEO principles to optimize their LinkedIn profile.

  • Attendees will identify individuals on LinkedIn they can contact for professional development conversations and potential partnerships.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Sammie

When you work with me, expect a warm, fun, and delightfully funny experience! I bring a neuroaffirmative lens to every talk. That means audiences feel seen and energized, not lectured at. My top strengths are humor, love of learning, and hope and you'll feel all 3 woven into my stories & takeaways.

My fee covers 1–2 prep calls, a post-event reflection with organizers, and I stay after for extra Q&A (10 min virtual, 30 min in-person). Travel/lodging are separate from the booking fee.

Absolutely. I always tailor my talks to fit the audience, the event goals, & event theme. I’ll consult with you to learn about your group and can demo the talk during one of our prep calls. If you’d like a new talk from scratch, I’m happy to do that for an additional fee.

I’m happy to support your marketing efforts by sharing posts on my social media (9,500+ followers on LinkedIn), joining a promo video, and/or providing my media kit for speaker graphics. If you have specific promo needs, just let me know early on so I can plan ahead.

I love keeping the conversation going! I’ve hosted follow-up Q&As and shared additional resources with attendees. I’m always happy to connect on LinkedIn and welcome follow-up emails or messages from folks who want to keep learning.

While I don’t have a book (yet!), I’m always glad to join a meet-and-greet if you’d like. Just give me a little advance notice so I can plan my energy and time.

I know budgets can be tight - don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. I’m open to reduced rates for ongoing partnerships or creative ways to bring me in more than once. Let’s talk about what’s possible.

I create and share handouts with key presentation takeaways for attendees. I offer limited-time access to recordings for virtual events so folks can revisit the talk while it’s fresh. If you’d like to use a recording beyond that window, we can talk about licensing options.

I often record my sessions myself and can provide access limited to attendees for a short window (usually about a week). If you’d like to extend access or share more widely, is an extra fee we can discuss.

I aim to keep travel simple. For accessibility, I do ask for a break between my speaking time and any networking or dinner events. That helps me recharge so I can show up fully. As far as tech, a tech rehearsal with the screen, sounds, lav mic, etc. is pre-event will set us up perfectly.