Every Woman Has a Voice— Now Make It Heard

Public speaking is our final frontier.

As women, we have advanced in many arenas, yet we will never achieve our full potential if we avoid communicating, presenting or speaking in public. And when we follow outdated techniques that do not reflect our authenticity, we will never overcome speaker anxiety or achieve our goals.

There is a way to conquer your fears and be—

Out Front!

Out Front: How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable and Fearless Speakers by Deborah Shames
Encouragement to learn, experiment, enjoy the process leaps off every page of this book. It’s like having a personal, wise cheering section at your side.
Out Front audiobook, available on Audible
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Deborah Shames with workshop participants

Deborah Shames


For 15 years, Deborah Shames ran Focal Point Productions and Deborah Films in Sausalito, CA. These were the only female owned and operated production companies in Northern California. Even though Deborah competed and won many awards for directing and producing, she was an unseen force behind the camera.

So, Deborah expanded her horizons and co-founded Eloqui to train groups and individuals in presentation and communication skills. She overcame her stage fright and began to embrace her own voice, authenticity and true power.

After many years of training C-Suite executives, Olympians, A-list performers and professionals in all industries how to present and communicate more effectively, Deborah now shares her expertise with Out Front: How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable and Fearless Speakers.

Tips & Techniques


Making Your Content Come Alive

Visual snapshots, novelty and surprise, and authenticity are the three things you need to include in your next presentation!

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Managing Anxiety

More than 75% of people experience stage fright. These tips will help you overcome your fears to nail your next speech.

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Conquering Your Fears

Out Front is dedicated to women like Lu, who are committed to conquering their fears and making a difference in the world.

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For woman to lead, influence, and make a difference on the global stage, we must overcome speaker anxiety and embrace our authenticity.
– Deborah Shames