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For You

The gap is not your voice. It's your relationship with it

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Why it matters

You already know what the problem is

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The half second too long

You know the feeling of sitting in a meeting with the right answer, and watching someone else say it first because you waited half a second too long.
The “sorry to interrupt, I know this might be a silly question” you say before you’ve even gotten to the actual question.
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When your mind goes blank

The moment someone pushes back on what you said, and your mind goes completely blank, even though five minutes ago you knew exactly what you wanted to say.
The standard advice: “rehearse the conversation more” or “just be more confident” never quite gets to the root of any of it.
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Where the actual work happens

That’s the gap Annelise works on. Not another script to memorise, not a confidence pep talk that fades by Monday, but the actual belief and the actual skill, built together, so you speak up, and it lands.
Annelise McCarthy on stage with two participants during a live event
Annelise McCarthy speaking on stage at a RecruitHer event
Annelise McCarthy with a room of women at one of her events
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Let’s work together

Three ways to build your confidence and be heard, at your own pace, one-on-one or in the room.
The reality
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61%
of women hold back ideas in meetings out of fear of how they’ll be perceived
Catalyst, 2021, The Power Gap: Women’s Voice and Authority at Work
81%
of senior leaders find it difficult to stay calm and clear-headed under pressure
RADA Business, Thinking On Your Feet
33.7%
of people report being afraid or very afraid of public speaking
Chapman University Survey of American Fears, 2025
79%
of professionals under 35 believe they’ve missed opportunities by not being assertive enough
Acuity Training, Assertiveness Statistics & Facts, 2024
In their words

What happens when you stop waiting and start

Julz Parkin
Julz Parkin
1:1 coaching
Asthaar
Asthaar
1:1 coaching
Cat Shanu
Cat Shanu
1:1 coaching
Debbi Shibuya
She has helped me transform into the most confident, certain, assertive, unapologetic, and empowered version of myself that I've ALWAYS yearned to be. Annelise is 100% the reason I landed a job I truly, deeply, and genuinely wanted.
Debbi Shibuya
Community Management & Stories Creator
Canva Australia
Renee
Renee
1:1 coaching
Alanna Douglas
Alanna Douglas
1:1 coaching
Saba Sayyed
Every session with Annelise is like a journey to self-discovery. I strongly believe all women should invest in a coach like Annelise, no matter their life stage.
Saba Sayyed
Change Management
PwC Australia
Sana Badhwar
Sana Badhwar
1:1 coaching
Brittany Worthington
Brittany Worthington
1:1 coaching
Lisa Birch
Annelise gave me the skills, confidence and warmth I so wanted and needed to grow and flourish. I overcame my fear of public speaking and came out of my shell to be really confident and authentic. Annelise is one of a kind, and I'm grateful that our paths crossed.
Lisa Birch
Community Engagement Professional in Local Government
Sophie Bell
I have progressed so much just from 5 sessions. My whole mindset has changed and my perception of myself has improved majorly. I am now able to use the powerful voice that I didn't think I had!
Sophie Bell
Social Media and Events Officer
Agri Aware Ireland
Victoria Brown
I found Annelise's sessions a lot of fun even though I tend to dislike public speaking! Her tips and strategies were immensely valuable and I recommend to anyone who feels they want to improve their speaking skills.
Victoria Brown
Strategic Planning Student
The Miami Ad School
In their words

What happens when you stop waiting and start

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Julz Parkin
1:1 coaching
Asthaar
1:1 coaching
Cat Shanu
1:1 coaching
She has helped me transform into the most confident, certain, assertive, unapologetic, and empowered version of myself that I've ALWAYS yearned to be. Annelise is 100% the reason I landed a job I truly, deeply, and genuinely wanted.
Debbi Shibuya
Community Management & Stories Creator
Canva Australia
Renee
1:1 coaching
Alanna Douglas
1:1 coaching
Every session with Annelise is like a journey to self-discovery. I strongly believe all women should invest in a coach like Annelise, no matter their life stage.
Saba Sayyed
Change Management
PwC Australia
Sana Badhwar
1:1 coaching
Brittany Worthington
1:1 coaching
Annelise gave me the skills, confidence and warmth I so wanted and needed to grow and flourish. I overcame my fear of public speaking and came out of my shell to be really confident and authentic. Annelise is one of a kind, and I'm grateful that our paths crossed.
Lisa Birch
Community Engagement Professional in Local Government
I have progressed so much just from 5 sessions. My whole mindset has changed and my perception of myself has improved majorly. I am now able to use the powerful voice that I didn't think I had!
Sophie Bell
Social Media and Events Officer
Agri Aware Ireland
I found Annelise's sessions a lot of fun even though I tend to dislike public speaking! Her tips and strategies were immensely valuable and I recommend to anyone who feels they want to improve their speaking skills.
Victoria Brown
Strategic Planning Student
The Miami Ad School

Is this FOR you?

Who it’s for
Who it’s not for

Who it’s for

You want to feel more confident when you speak. Whether you’re introducing yourself, speaking in a group or giving a presentation, you want to manage your nerves and say what you came to say.
You want to get your point across clearly. You’re tired of rambling, overexplaining or losing your train of thought. You want to organise your ideas and find the words to express them.
You want to speak up for yourself. From sharing an opinion to saying no or having a difficult conversation, you want to be direct without feeling rude, guilty or the need to apologise.

And who it’s not for

You want confidence without practice. Watching the lessons or showing up to a session is the start. You need to use what you learn.
You want someone to tell you what to say in every situation. The goal is to help you think clearly, find your own words and speak for yourself.
You want to avoid every uncomfortable speaking situation. Progress means speaking up, trying the techniques and having conversations you’d usually put off.
Workshop participants seated together, listening closely

The version of you that speaks with confidence already exists.
‍This is how you build it

And it starts with exploring Annelise’s services.
Online CoursesVIP 1:1 Speaking Intensive