Secured three speaking engagements and improved client close rate
A transformational coach and hypnotherapist elevated her speaking skills beyond technique to authentic influence, securing three speaking engagements and dramatically improving client conversations through presence-based communication that connects rather than performs.
Before this Quest, my life was… Before enrolling in Speaking & Influence Mastery, I already had a strong professional background and years of experience teaching and training. Yet I knew there was a gap between knowing what I wanted to say and truly moving people with my words. I wanted to express my ideas with more clarity, confidence, and impact—especially as I stepped more fully into my role as a transformational coach, hypnotherapist, and speaker. After taking this Quest, I feel… After completing this Quest, I feel grounded, confident, and deeply aligned in how I communicate. I don’t just speak better—I speak and write with intention, presence, and influence. I also listen more deeply. There’s a level of ease and authenticity in my communication now that simply wasn’t there before. The reason I enrolled in this Quest… I enrolled in Speaking & Influence Mastery because I wanted to elevate my speaking skills in a way that felt authentic to me—embodied, ethical, and human, not scripted or performative. I wanted to be able to share my healing, transformational story and career transition in a way that truly connects, inspires trust, and creates positive transformation in the lives of many. What I was hoping to achieve or learn was… I hoped to become a more powerful speaker, storyteller, and communicator—while staying true to who I am. I wanted practical tools I could apply in real conversations, coaching sessions, and offers, not just on a stage. Reasons why I recommend this Quest… I wholeheartedly recommend this Quest because it goes far beyond public speaking. It teaches influence with integrity, how to communicate with clarity and compassion, and how to lead conversations that genuinely move people to action. The teachings are practical, experiential, and immediately applicable. Areas of my life in which I’ve noticed the biggest changes are… The biggest shifts have shown up in my professional life—especially in my coaching practice, sales conversations, and speaking opportunities. I’ve also noticed meaningful improvements in my personal relationships because I now listen more deeply and communicate more consciously. My top 3 takeaways or insights are… 1. Influence begins with presence—how you show up energetically matters as much as what you say. 2. Powerful communication is about connection, not perfection. 3. Listening is one of the most underrated—and transformative—leadership skills. The biggest positive changes I’ve noticed are… As a direct result of this Quest, I’ve secured three speaking engagements, significantly improved my close rate with clients, and refined how I offer my services so they feel more aligned, clearer, more confident—and far less salesy. Most importantly, I’ve become a better speaker, a better listener, and a better transformational coach. This Quest has been one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself, career, and business. I’m deeply grateful for the growth, confidence, and opportunities it has unlocked. Eric, the other incredible guest teachers, and the entire Mindvalley team made this an unforgettable experience—one that will continue to compound infinitely in my life.
Ruth A. Eugene
Transformation Coach
New York, United States
Written 14 December 2025 From our original stories site
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