About Beverly Howard

Most people think speaking is about saying the right words, but true influence comes from the experience you create. A message can be informative, but a performance is unforgettable. I learned this long before I ever became a speaking coach.

My foundation was built in theater and production. I worked behind the scenes as an assistant director and stage manager, where every moment mattered. I learned how pacing shapes emotion, how presence affects energy, and how intentional choices guide an audience’s experience from beginning to end. I began to see communication not as a skill, but as an art.

Later, when I entered the world of speaker development, I recognized something important. The most powerful communicators were not simply speaking. They were performing with purpose. They were shaping moments that made people lean in. They were creating experiences that left a lasting impression.

Today I help speakers and entrepreneurs learn how to communicate with that same level of intention. I created The Performance Speaker Method to blend message strategy, storytelling, production awareness, and stage presence into a clear and learnable process.

My coaching style is encouraging and direct. I will show you how to communicate your message with clarity, express it with confidence, and perform it with presence so you create meaningful experiences every time you speak.

Your message deserves to be felt, not just heard.
Your audience deserves an experience, not just information.
Your voice deserves a method that helps you perform with purpose.

If you are ready to communicate with clarity, confidence, and intention, I would be honored to guide you.

Happy Clients

Read what clients have to say

Beverly is a true expert in her field. After every session, my confidence grew and my anxiety about speaking faded. She gives you practical, easy-to-apply tools that bring clarity, purpose, and real value to how you communicate. From our very first session, I felt completely at ease. Beverly has a gift for making you feel seen, supported, and capable. She’s not just a coach; she’s a lifelong mentor whose guidance continues to shape how I show up and speak with confidence.

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Nofisat Almaroof M.D. 
Physician/Producer 

Thanks to Beverly’s excellent coaching, I won 2nd place to the former world finalist at [the] Toastmaster’s International Speech Contest, as well as landed my first TEDx Talk.

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Natsuyo Lipschutz

CSP, MBA

Beverly Howard is an exceptional speaking coach. She coached me through the semi finals and finals of the 2012 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking. With her guidance, I exceeded my expectations by winning my semi final round and delivering my strongest performance at the finals.

Beverly worked closely with me on both content and delivery, helping me refine every detail until I felt confident, prepared, and fully present on stage. Her coaching style built my confidence and made the process both focused and enjoyable. Working with Beverly showed me the value of world class coaching at the highest levels of competition. She is truly a world class speech coach.Beverly's coaching has made a significant impact on my relationships, enhancing my communication skills and overall well-being.

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Mario Lewis

Managing Director at Citi

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