Speak Up & Stand Out!
How I help:
98% of speakers come across as less credible than they actually are. For example…
Ever see a low-budget ad on TV? What gives it away? Maybe it’s the speaker’s delivery, or bad lighting, poor sound quality, unnatural body language, or a distracting visual appearance. Whatever it is, it instantly signals a lack of attention to detail—and you immediately perceive that advertiser as less credible.
So, um… could this be happening to you?
Well yeah, probably. Because unless you’re a trained speaker (meaning no more “ums” for starters!) and your presentation setup is optimized, audiences see you as less credible!
So I analyze your:
- Speaking skills
- Lighting setup (critical for online meetings)
- Sound quality (critical for online meetings)
- Body language
- Visual presentation
Then I provide simple, actionable adjustments to help you avoid the credibility pitfalls that trap 98% of speakers. All so you crush it every time.
Applications I consult on: Public speaking • sales presentations • investor pitches • elevator pitches • training seminars • voice over recordings • media interviews • press conferences • company podcasts • self-narrated audiobooks • keynote speeches • web videos • videoconferencing / online meetings • ceremony awards • boardroom meetings • TED Talks • Toastmasters • college and internship interviews
Platforms I consult on: On camera • on stage • behind the mic • in person • in the office • and my most requested service: online / videoconference meetings
Skills I consult on: Voice recording • body language • accent reduction • nerves management • sounding natural when speaking and recording
Tech I consult on: Microphone selection & setup • voice recording software & usage • lighting setup • camera / webcam setup
Here are some organizations I've trained to communicate more effectively!
“I have been a professional speaker for 45 years and more than 5,000 events, and 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, 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
David’s Background
David grew up playing piano and drums. During grade school, he sold his Matchbox car collection to buy a MIDI keyboard. Soon after he was performing with an all-adult orchestra for the show, Godspell. By high school, his bedroom was full of keyboards, keytars, and drums. In college, he bought a 4-track recorder and began recording and mixing local bands, leading to the creation of Edge Studio!
After college, he 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), recorded José Feliciano, Joe Lynn Turner, and Gary Moore.
Simultaneously his own Edge Studio was expanding to national acts. So David went solo, co-writing and playing with John Mayer (keys, drums, recording, and mixing), mixing for Mel Tormé, and releasing over 150 albums!
In 2007, David transitioned Edge Studio to a drug-free studio environment, which turned away many big bands. So he adapted to voice over. And Edge Studio V2 was born!
On a personal note, I consider myself a very lucky husband and a proud dad to two incredible sons. I’m also the happy owner of two snorty English Bulldogs who love to drool around the house! And every day at 4:30am, I’m a (sometimes limping) triathlete.
“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
“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
