From "Country Bumpkin" to Corporate Powerhouse

Dee wasn’t looking to become the next keynote speaker. She just wanted to stop shaking every time she had to speak in a meeting.

Raised in the deep South, Dee had what folks called a “country bumpkin” background. Thick accent. Soft voice. Brilliant mind. But in every room, she stayed quiet.  Afraid to be misunderstood in a fast-talking business world.

For years, she let others take credit. She held back ideas that could’ve changed the game.

Then she found Corporate Gems.  Week by week, she started to implement the simple, clear speaking tools shared in the newsletter.  She didn't change who she was, she just learned how to amplify who she already was.

Today, Dee leads trainings.  She speaks in front of a large audience.  And the same voice that once hid in the background now commands rooms full of executives.

When people ask what made the difference, she smiles and says,

“Corporate Gems taught me how to shine. Not by being someone I’m not—but by finally showing who I really am.”