Say It Better, with David Goldberg
Speaking Coach • Voice Director • DLCC Speech Trainer • Vistage Presenter for Speaking & Presence • Speech Advisor for Startups • 3X Author • CEO EdgeStudio.com
Hi, I’m David Goldberg, a speaking & presence coach with a unique approach who’s helped over 10,000 CEOs, politicians, authors, podcasters,… come across better—whether on stage, on camera, on mic, on Zoom, and in person!
And I’m excited to share even more in my new book, 6 Seconds to Say It Better!
I have an uncanny ability to very quickly help people tackle their quirky speaking habits, refine the words they use, shape their tone, timing, variety, and inflection using hyper-specific speaking adjustments, mask nerves, boost their confidence, body language, and visual presence, and enhance their A/V lighting, camera, and sound setup for videoconferencing. Ultimately I help you develop a ‘speaking & presence’ blueprint, so you’re perceived as being at the top of your game when on company podcasts, interviews, keynotes, investor pitches, customer presentations, seminars, networking speeches, and more!
Most Requested Coaching & Seminar Topics
- Most popular seminar for C-suites: Speaking & Presence Training for Executives in Live & A/V Applications: Most business professionals are not aware of 5 personal traits that their customers and team are always concerned with—such as how they speak, how they come across, and their presence. Learn and rehearse 23 techniques that ensure you consistently drive customer and team buy-in. Emphasis on speaking and/or presenting at training seminars, media interviews, speaker-panels, negotiations, investor pitches, company podcasts, keynote speeches, debates, customer presentations, and applying leadership speaking best practices, and more.
- NEW!!!!: Speaking Skills for Female Executives: Overcome the bias associating male voices with leadership ability—and rehearse 8 speaking techniques that level the playing field. Leave with clear, tailored, and impactful skills that amplify your unique voice while conveying competence and leadership ability.
- Most popular seminar for rising professionals & entrepreneurs: Speaking & Presentation Skills for Career Growth & Business Promotion: Be ready to promote yourself and your business, on business podcasts, interview skills, elevator pitches, investor pitches, customer presentations, networking events, and recorded social media videos/tutorials. This course delivers hyper-specific speaking and presentation adjustments designed to boost your energy, fine-tune your pacing, mask nerves, soften accents, convey greater confidence, and a lot more—plus provides useable in-the-moment, interactive feedback.
- Voice Over Training
- Voice Recording Technology
- Zoom Setup Checkup: Get clear feedback and straightforward adjustments for your camera, lighting, background, and sound quality (microphone choice, microphone placement, and room acoustics) so you come across polished at every online meeting.
- Nail Your Elevator Pitch: 23 Techniques Help You Stand Out Fast: Grab attention from the getgo … it’s easy when you know how!
Key Achievements
- Founder & CEO of Edge Studio since 1989, an international voice over business
- Author
-
- Cracking The Rich Code, a Tony Robbins-endorsed 3X international bestseller (read chapter 2)
- 6 Seconds to Say It Better—Word adjustments you can make in 6 seconds, that upgrade every message you deliver.
- The Voiceover Performance Guidebook (read)
-
- Coaching over 10,000 CEOs • politicians • authors • podcasters • entrepreneurs • athletes • celebrities • voice actors
- Presenting over 1,000 times to Vistage • government agencies • corporations • startups • schools • nonprofits • voice over communities
- Mixing & Recording Engineer, my earlier career: over 150 albums • John Mayer • Mel Tormé • Deep Purple • Jose Feliciano • Gary Moore • Liberty Devito of Billy Joel’s band
.
.
1000% – A Thousand Percent More Effective
“Watching David give a presentation on ‘how to speak publicly’, I learned things that will even greatly strengthen my effectiveness as a speaker. If you are a speaker, podcast host, or corporate executive, I highly recommend you work with David Goldberg before your next presentation. He will increase your effectiveness by 1000%.”
— Jim Britt (15x #1 Best-Selling Author & World’s Top 50 Most Influential Speakers)
.
.
.
I've trained folks at these organizations to Speak Up & Stand Out!
.
.
An uncanny ability
“David has an uncanny ability to dissect messages, analyze speaking styles, and uncover quirky habits in how people come across. From there, he then recommends hyper-specific speaking adjustments and delivery alternatives to help you Say It Better. You won’t find anything like him!”
— Kerri Acheson (CEO Words.Company)
.
.
.
What Sets Me Apart?
I’m not another run-of-the-mill coach with vague, one-size-fits-all advice like “sound engaging” or “slow down.”
I stand apart as an effective coach by telling you exactly how to do these thing, by providing a ‘blueprint’ of personalized micro-adjustments. For instance:
-
- Speaking techniques: 2 specific techniques mask nerves, 3 boost credibility, 2 clarify messages, 2 slow you down, 1 increases audience engagement, 3 increase influence,…
- Lighting setup (online interviews): 3 adjustments greatly enhance quality.
- Sound quality (for online interviews) – 2 greatly provide clearer audio.
- Body language – 5 adjustments convey confidence, 2 increase likeability,…
- Visual presence – 4 adjustments for your camera position and backgrounds,…
I make sure you never reflect back and say, “Crud, I shouldn’t have said that,” or “Wow I didn’t realize I was speaking so quickly,” or “Oh no!, my nerves did come through!” Instead I help you boost your image, have listeners be more receptive to your message, and have you consistently come across with greater competence.
My Approach
My approach is extremely unique … and ultra-personalized:
I break down every element of your speech, visual appearance, body language, and even your A/V setup. And I uncover specific habits and patterns that hold you back.
What I focus on:
✔ Speech clarity, confidence, pacing, spacing, engagement, and more
✔ Visual presence
✔ Body language
✔ Audio/video setup and environment
✔ Hidden habits that hold you back
What you get:
Hyper-specific feedback and custom micro-adjustments that make you stand out — insights most coaches miss entirely.
It’s a tailored approach other coaches don’t offer (or even see).
Your Outcome
Fast, transformative results:
Clients are often surprised by how simple adjustments are to apply, and how quickly they see improvements.
You’ll gain:
✔ Feedback that reveals habits you weren’t aware of
✔ Adjustments that are straightforward to make
✔ An immediate boost in how receptive people are to your messages
You’ll achieve:
• Stronger executive presence
• Better connection with your audience
• Confidence across key speaking moments: Company podcasts, Keynote speeches, Investor pitches, Panels, Webinars & more!
Why I'm Hired
Comfort & Experience:
With extensive experience and a variety of clientele, my clients consistently stand out and score big every time they speak and present.
Credentials & Impact:
✔ Trusted by top executives, politicians, and authors worldwide.
✔ Proven results with major organizations like Google, Microsoft, Citibank & CNN.
✔ One-of-a-kind training that gets you noticed.
It’s training you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Say It Better, with a personalized speaking blueprint.
98% of people speak as part of their job … yet they’re not trained. They speak too quickly, sound nervous, lack listener engagement, speak in circles,… They do not come across on-point.
I’m a Speaking & Presence Expert; I prepare professionals to come across in any setting—live or virtual. This includes refining your lighting, sound, body language, vocal delivery, and overall communication presence so you speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
I have a dual focus on refining both how someone speaks and how they carry themselves by:
-
Analyzing and improving speaking style, word choice, and delivery
-
Enhancing body language, visual appearance, and overall presence
-
Positioning clients to communicate with greater confidence and impact
I offer comprehensive, tailored coaching that goes beyond just words to include the full spectrum of effective communication.
Applications I consult on
Public speaking • sales presentations • investor pitches • elevator pitches • training seminars • voice over recordings • media interviews • press conferences • company podcasts • customer presentations • self-narrated audiobooks • keynote speeches • web videos • panels • videoconferencing / online meetings • ceremony awards • boardroom meetings • TED Talks • Toastmasters • college and internship interviews
Platforms I consult on
On camera • on stage • on mic • on Zoom (online meetings, videoconference) • in person • in the boardroom
Skills I consult on
Voice recording • body language • accent reduction • nerve management • natural speech
Tech I consult on
Microphone selection & setup • voice recording software & usage • lighting setup • camera & webcam setup
My Background
Born with hearing issues, I was a very delayed speaker and learned techniques that helped me communicate.
Over time, I developed a series of speaking techniques and ultimately found success as a musician.
I began playing piano and drums. During grade school, I sold my Matchbox car collection to buy a MIDI keyboard. Soon after I was performing with an all-adult orchestra for the show, Godspell. By high school, my bedroom was full of keyboards, keytars, and drums. In college, I bought a 4-track recorder and began recording and mixing local bands, leading to the creation of Edge Studio!
After college, I engineered at a major studio, worked on multiple albums with Deep Purple, learned to twirl drumsticks from Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel’s drummer – see photo), and recorded José Feliciano, Joe Lynn Turner, and Gary Moore.
Simultaneously, my own Edge Studio was expanding to national acts. Eventually, I was co-writing and playing with John Mayer (keys, drums, recording, and mixing), mixing for Mel Tormé, and releasing over 150 albums!
In 2007, due to a nutso drug scene (the other musicians, not me), I pivoted Edge Studio from recording music to recording voiceover. And Edge Studio V2 was born!
I live in Connecticut with my wife Jessica, our 2 sons Harrison and Benjamin, and our 2 snorty English bulldogs Spots and Mabel. 4:30am each day, you’ll find me running or biking somewhere. If you won’t join me there, then join me at Edge 🙂
.
.
Clear, Powerful, and Actionable
“One of my favorite speakers to date! Not only because of how well the information was presented, but because of how actionable and important this is.“
— Jenny, Vistage member
.
.
.
.
.
Clear, Powerful, and Actionable
“Although I primarily work in Japanese, I found so much of the advice applicable across languages, and I feel truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend. I would love to participate again if given the chance in the future. Thank you once again for a wonderful session!“
— Mari
.
.
.
