Lizzy - Personal development coach - San Francisco

1^st lesson free

Lizzy

Rate $67
Response 1h

$67/hr

1^st lesson free

Personal development
Public Speaking

I once had panic attacks speaking, now I create confident communicators professionally

Personal development
Public Speaking

Lesson location

- online

About Lizzy

My work is rooted in personal transformation—I went from struggling with intense fear and anxiety around speaking to becoming a performer, host, and confident communicator.

That journey is what drives my coaching. I know firsthand how limiting fear and self-doubt can be, and I also know what it takes to move through it. Today, I help others do the same—building clarity, confidence, and a strong presence in how they communicate.

My approach blends techniques from performance, media, and real-world business experience. I’ve spoken, pitched, and presented in high-stakes environments, and I bring those proven tools into every session. Whether someone is overcoming nerves or just refining their delivery, I focus on helping them feel polished, in control, and genuinely confident.

Coaching with me is practical, supportive, fun, and results-driven. My goal is not just to help you get through a presentation, but to help you enjoy speaking, connect with your audience, and show up as your best self in any situation.

Lizzy Wallace is the founder of “PitchPolish”, a consulting and coaching practice focusing on improving public speaking and communication skills. With her background in public relations, marketing, and theater, she provides private training sessions and group workshops using the fundamentals of improv, scripted theater, media training, and foundational communication. Lizzy is a mentor of M Accelerator, US Market Access Center, Project Echo, MakeinLA, Bixel Exchange, and Grid110. She has been a guest instructor for East Los Angeles College, CalArts, Cal State LA, Emerson College, UCLA, UCLA Extension, USC, and General Assembly. She has taught all over the United States as well as internationally. Lizzy was the delivery pitch coach for Dreamforce's first startup pitch competition, Dreampitch, which included notable judges Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca and continues to mentor for their ongoing worldwide pitch events. She has provided training for major projects for The Republic of Poland, The Chilean Government, National IT Promotion Agency of Korea, and has designed the first improv communication program for the Creative Language Center in Switzerland which debuted in the fall of 2016. Lizzy has independently consulted with many companies including: Microsoft, Disney, The Grammys, WeWork, Netflix, Redbull, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, T-Mobile, East West Bank, LA Metro, CAA, Estée Lauder, Electronic Arts, Berklee Alumni Affairs, Laundry Locker, AIESEC, Atelier Ace, Trailer Park, The Getty Museum, NeoGov, Spotify, and SoHo House. Lizzy has been featured on CNBC, Refinery29, and has provided spokesperson and hosting talent for VidSF, NBC, Verizon Wireless, Nissan, SF Weekly, IM Magazine, ArtWorkSF, Swagg, AirBnB, and others.

About the lesson

Students should work with me because I don’t just help you complete a speech—I teach you how to communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively in any situation. My coaching focuses on anxiety reduction, structure, clarity, and delivery so you know exactly what to say and how to say it without rambling or second-guessing yourself.

I blend performance psychology, improv-based techniques, and real-world communication scenarios to help you build confidence that actually lasts. We don’t just “practice once”—we build repeatable skills you can use in presentations, interviews, meetings, and beyond.

I’ve coached founders, professionals, and teams across companies like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Spotify, as well as worked with students, stay-at-home parents, Olympic athletes, and startup founders preparing high-stakes investor pitches. Everyone needs strong communication skills.

Students often come to me feeling nervous, unclear, or overwhelmed—and leave knowing how to structure their ideas, speak with authority, and feel genuinely confident when they present. My goal is not just to help you succeed in one presentation, but to give you core communication skills that will benefit you long-term.

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5h: $336
10h: $671

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The first lesson with Lizzy will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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