David Goldberg
CEO, Chief ‘Edge’ Officer
98% of speakers come across as less credible than they actually are.
So I don’t teach content; I transform how you deliver it—so you’re ready to nail any speaking gig, from on-camera to on-mic, from on-stage to online, no matter the audience or situation.
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 techniques
- Lighting and technical setup (critical for online pitches)
- Sound quality (critical for online pitches)
- Body language nuances
- 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 • work presentations • investor pitches • voice over recordings • media interviews • press releases • company podcasts • self-narrated audiobooks • keynote speeches • web videos • videoconferencing / online 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 now my most requested service: online meetings
Skills I consult on: Speaking styles • body language • accented voice • masking nerves • sounding natural when speaking and recording
Tech I consult on: Microphone selection & setup • voice recording software • lighting setup • camera setup • visual appearance
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.