Best-selling author & World Champion Speaker Mary Cheyne helps self-driven, high achieving professional women & heart-centered men to fulfill their calling to speak (share & teach) their hard-earned wisdoms to guide change & impact lives.
But… many of us grapple with self-consciousness, a lack of confidence, and uncertainty about how to effectively convey our message.
We may doubt ourselves, lacking conviction and clarity in our communication.
And we end up playing a smaller game than we’re capable of.
We underestimate what we can do, and
undervalue our wisdoms, our teachings & our perspectives.
Instead, our Inner Critic is loud
You feel like you’re operating below your full potential and you know you have more to give. But you haven’t figured out how to….
AND
So, I totally understand if you’re feeling a bit stuck, lost, and confused about what to do next. Because…
When I first decided to become a speaker, I felt the same uncertainty. I didn’t know where to start, lacked a signature talk, and had no clear process for getting booked. On stage, I felt self-conscious, and my vibrant personality wasn’t shining through. Consequently, I felt invisible, undervalued, and unappreciated. And as a result I was not reaching the people that needed to hear my message. and this made me feel sad and frustrated. I knew I was capable of more. Everything changed when I realized I needed a clear process to become an impactful speaker.
Many people don’t realize just how much it takes to become an impactful speaker.
They see the end product of a magnificent talk on stage but they don’t see the work underneath. Like in Martial Arts, speakers want to go from a white belt to a black belt tomorrow but it doesn’t work like that.
The good news is that if you have a well-tested, proven process, your transformation is not only possible but it becomes highly probable. The even better news is I have a process and it DOES WORK!
Mary was raised in Sydney Australia to immigrant parents. Being raised in an environment where her voice was not valued, and speaking her truth was unwelcoming & even discouraged.
She started out as a socially awkward computer programmer who hid behind her desk because she was too self-conscious.
Now, Mary is a World Champion Speaker and best-selling author, dedicated to empowering professional women and heart-centered men to find their unique voice and fulfill their calling to speak, share, and teach.
She has a unique ability to help her clients merge ambition & drive with heart & humor.
Her approach goes beyond conventional techniques, she guides her clients to connect with their true essence, enabling them to communicate in a way that is both authentic and transformative. They learn to speak with intention, power, and impact, making a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Mary’s method combines the strength of commitment & conviction with profound insights shaped by years of self realization & eastern philosophies cultivated from martial arts training, that further enriches this process, encouraging a deeper connection to self and others.
This makes Mary a truly exceptional mentor and leader.
“I’ve transformed. I now trust myself. And, I just booked a gig to speak to attorneys at NASA. Mary is a gifted, encouraging, challenging educator!”
MELODY STANFORD-MARTIN
Conflict Transformation Specialist, Author & TEDx Speaker
“I thought I was a decent public speaker. I would’ve done a 3 or a 4 and thought it was a 10. I walked off the TEDx stage at 9.9999.”
DELPHIE DUGAS-TESSIER, PhD
Research Scientist, Staterra, TEDx Speaker
“Mary is a game changer! How do I squeeze 21 years of business into a 20-minute talk? Mary mined my brain, built an arc, and made my talk fun and engaging.”
JESSIE WILLIAMS
Founder, CEO, Fashion Designer, Edge of Urge
“Mary hones in on what your superpowers are and gets deep. Now I can share my vulnerabilities in my signature story. My audience can let down their guard.”
ANNE-MARIE KELLEY
Financial Advisor,
Edward Jones
“I have truly transformed. Now I can speak my mind fluidly with any audience, and have fun! I am so grateful for Mary.”
MERCEDES BEYNA, PhD
Senior Scientist,
Garuda Therapeutics
Having spent the past 25 years learning from the best public speakers and communicators, Mary recognized there is a big piece missing in the way public speaking is taught.
Illustration Reference: Book: “Present Yourself in Public Speaking: Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP and the REAL You to Speak Up” – By Mary Cheyne, Page 22
99% of public speaking training & coaching curriculum tends to focus on the Mechanics of speaking i.e. the Content & Delivery. While these are important components. What’s often missing, let alone trained in is the INNER WORLD of speaking i.e. the Psychology of public speaking.
What is needed is revolutionary training that cuts through the noise of your inner critic and transforms the way the speaker relates to yourself.
Having a tender, caring heart does not make you a weak Leader. In fact, it’s your Super-Power.
The mission is to help heart-centered women in business and emerging women leaders be heard, respected, and valued.
Here’s a look at the comprehensive
process of Heart First Communications:
Enables you to have solid self-confidence, express yourself aligned with your authentic self and bypass your self-doubts.
Curate your captivating signature talk, your unique signature story. Bake inspiration & impact into your engaging delivery. Speak to influence.
Monetizing your speaking assets so you can help more people, increase your reach, answer the calling & serve your purpose.
Become a thought leader by encapsulating your body of work, curating your expertise & wisdom into methodologies unique to you & serve more people.
Create fulfilling professional and personal relationships by mastering communications.
Walk the path of self-mastery & and unleash the powerhouse within you. Quiet the overthinking mind, spark your boldest spirit, and tap into the full brilliance of your heart and intuition - Awakening your "badassery."
“Mary helped me discover my unique communications style, and how to adapt my style in different settings, from speaking with executives to my own direct reports.”
MO LEHMAN
Senior Director of Risk Management, Lending Club
“Mary’s approach combines the heart, mind and soul. I am transformed. Now I have a signature talk to promote my business that I’m proud of.”
MARCIA HUBELBANK
Parent Coach & Founder, Understanding the Nature of Childhood
“The best thing about Mary’s approach is it’s truly holistic & it’s effective. She not only addresses the mechanics of public speaking, but the psychology behind it.”
REBECCA RICHARDS-KRAMER
Director of Programs and Operations at Widen the Circle
Raise your influence, impact, and confidence.
Are you a business professional woman dreaming of speaking on big stages, doing a TEDx talk, or simply becoming a more confident speaker in your professional life? Whether you want to inspire your employees, shine during meetings, or share your story with the world…
Our Heart First Communications Programs are designed to help you:
Find your confidence as a speaker
Create your signature talk
Get booked and paid as a speaker
Express your unique ideas
without sounding like everyone else
Deliver your message effectively and with impact
Our programs will also help you:
Own your stage presence
Find your authentic voice
Make a meaningful impact
Reach more people
Share your stories of triumph
Inspire and teach from your lived experiences
Infuse your life with meaning beyond mere existence
Live in your calling
Experience a transformation
that will leave you…
Self-confident
Increased in self-esteem and self-respect
Aligned with your purpose
Empowered, inspired, and energized
Filled with self-trust
Let Mary’s programs guide you to a life where you feel truly alive, spirited, and ready to make a lasting impact!
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO BECOME THE IMPACTFUL SPEAKER
AND LEADER YOU’VE ALWAYS KNOWN YOU COULD BE.
If only I had this process 25 years ago… it would have saved me so much time and frustration. I can’t stand seeing kind-hearted, brilliant women hold themselves back simply because their fierce, “bad-ass” conviction hasn’t been fully tapped into yet.
Women with a BIG heart make the best leaders. You care deeply. You’re intelligent, educated, hard-working, and let’s be honest—you’re really freakin’ good at what you do. You have this heart full of compassion, ready to serve and uplift others, and I see that in you.
I remember how it felt when I didn’t have the tools that made me the speaker I am today. I knew deep down I was meant for more, but I was playing smaller than my potential. And I see so many women like you—those tender-hearted messengers, sitting on powerful stories and wisdom, waiting to help others—stuck in that same place.
That’s why I created my programs. To help you step fully into your calling and become the confident, impactful speaker and leader you’re destined to be. It’s your time to shine!
Mary began her career as a socially awkward computer programmer who hid behind her desk because she was too self-conscious.
But today, as a World Champion of Public Speaking first runner-up, out of 35,000 contestants from 14 countries, she is proof that transformation is possible.
How did she get there?
By understanding that becoming GREAT at public speaking isn’t just about the techniques of how to be a good speaker, rather it starts with discovering how to trust yourself first,, even in situations that would typically feel intimidating.
Guided by this philosophy, Mary created processes to help women communicate in a way where they feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.
Through her speaking, training and coaching, she has taught this curriculum to over 30,000 people in over 30 cities in 4 continents. This has allowed her to powerfully serve her mission of developing heart-centered, confident women who lead with empathy, not ego.
Her unique approach to presenting is what got Mary invited to speak on a TEDx stage. The video of her talk currently has over 500,000 views.
Mary is also the best-selling author of the book “Present Yourself in Public Speaking – Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP! And the Real You to SPEAK UP!”.
Two fun facts about Mary are: She holds a karate third degree black belt rank and she loves to express herself in song, ukelele & guitar.
