Next Cohort Starts August 2026
Turn Every Talk Into A Client Magnet with the Speech-to-Sales System™
A LIVE implementation program to help B2B founders, consultants, & executives find, pitch, and deliver talks that reliably generate qualified client leads.
BUILD YOUR SPEECH-TO-SALES SYSTEM™
No credit card or payment required to apply.
A fast-track cohort to get you speaking in front of your ideal audience, leverage your expertise, and attract more right-fit clients.
Who The Spotlight Accelerator is For
This is for your If:
You’re a founder, consultant, or executive leader with a proven service and clients you already deliver great work for. You know you have something important to say in your industry, and you want your talks to consistently turn into new business, not just “nice feedback.”
No credit card or payment required to apply.
- You’re already good in a room, but you want to get into more rooms full of the right buyers.
- You’ve landed clients from speaking (podcasts, panels, webinars, conferences), but it’s felt random, not strategic or repeatable.
- You want a simple, repeatable system for finding the right stages, pitching them, and turning audiences into booked calls.
- You’re ready to be known in the right circles for a clear, commercial message that leads directly to new clients.
- You like the idea of making speaking your #1 warm lead channel instead of chasing cold outreach forever.
This is not for you if:
- You're still figuring out your core offer or who your ideal client is.
- If you don't have a proven service or delivery that you're confident in.
- You're looking for a "magic script" instead of doing the reps: researching rooms, improving your talk, and building a repeatable system.
- You're not willing to show up live, get feedback, and implement between calls.
You'll Have
- A list of high fit stages and communities that already host your ideal clients.
- A talk title and outline engineered to generate leads, not just applause.
- Pitch templates for getting booked without feeling salesy.
- A repeatable follow-up system that turns attendees into booked calls.
KICKOFF AUGUST 2026
Live calls are Thursdays at 1 pm ET/Noon CT
What You Get Inside The Spotlight Accelerator
The Speech-to-Sales System™
A complete, end-to-end strategy that matches your strengths with a clear path to turn audiences into warm leads, and warm leads into paying clients.
7 Ways To Find High-Value Speaking Opportunities
The exact sources, directories, outreach angles, and filters to consistently uncover stages, events, and communities already full of your ideal buyers.
The Perfect Pitch Framework
A positioning toolkit with plug-and-play pitch scripts so you can confidently approach organizers and get a “yes,” even without a big name or massive audience.
Audience Activation System
How to design and deliver your talk so people take the next step with you (booked calls, replies, QR scans) instead of just clapping and walking out.
Crafted Speech Titles & Descriptions
Create clear, compelling titles and descriptions that make organizers want to book you and make audiences choose your session over everything else.
Your Signature Talk Outline – Done
Map out your signature talk structure, slide-by-slide, so you’re ready to deliver a client-generating presentation on demand.
Access To The Stage & Strategy™ Community
Get feedback, share wins, and troubleshoot challenges with like-minded founders, consultants, and leaders building speaking-driven client acquisition.
Plus, Get These Bonuses
**BONUS #1: (First 5 ONLY) get a 60-minute personal 1:1 Coaching Session with Sharí ($800 value).**
Bonuse #2:
Speaker Pitch Swipe Files
Proven email and DM templates to pitch event organizers and hosts with confidence, without sounding generic or desperate.
Bonus #3:
Max The Mic
Playbook
A before-during-after checklist to squeeze every drop of value from each talk so every stage has a clear path to new business.
No credit card or payment required to apply.
Bonus #4:
Speaking Opportunity Tracker
A simple tracking system to organize leads, follow-ups, responses, and results so your pipeline of stages grows month after month.
The Spotlight Safety Net Guarantee:
If you complete your assignments and attend at least 80% of the sessions, and by the end of the program you don’t have a stage-ready system you feel confident implementing, we’ll continue working with you inside the community until you do.
We believe in outcomes, not just content.
Curriculum Preview
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Speech-to-Sales System™️
Speaking Opportunities that Align with Your Business Ambitions.
- How to Find In-Person/Online Stages (& Podcasts) for Your Expertise
- Presence-Forward Marketing and How to Use Speaking Opportunities for Business Growth
- Leveraging Different Types of Speaking Opportunities
- Nuances of B2B Events
Audience-First Messaging
Strategies for proposals & presentations.
- The Two Types of Audiences to Prepare For
- Creating Audience Profiles for Aligned Speeches
Booking More Speaking Opportunities
Package & Pitch Your Talks
- Proposing and promoting your programs
- Crafting Your Speech Titles & Descriptions
- Templates for Pitching Meeting Planners
Structuring Your Speech with Strategy
Speech structures that improve audience learning and lead gen.
- Clarify Your Audience Journey
- Improve Conversions with Elegant CTAs
Audience Activators
Increase Audience Engagement and Facilitate Conversations After Your Speech.
- High-Converting Tools for Your Speeches
Maximize Speaking ROI
Increase Brand Visibility & Support Your Content Marketing
- How to Repurpose Your Speech for Online Content & Thought Leadership
- Ways to Get Additional Exposure from Speeches
Meet Your Coach
With over 15 years of experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, Sharí Alexander is an expert in influential communication and messaging strategy. As the founder of Elevated i, Sharí has coached high-level professionals across industries—helping them refine their message, increase their visibility, and close deals with multi-million-dollar clients.
Sharí's clients have included:
- New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors
- C-Suite Executives of multi-national corporations
- Medical clinicians with multiple locations
- Series C founders
- Founders whose clients include Amazon, Apple, and Disney
- Main stage keynote speakers
- TV personalities, producers, and influencers
- Industry award winners, including INC Magazine, Success Magazine, and Franchise of the Year
- Experts who have spoken in front of Congress for national security and meaningful causes
Sharí has consistently helped clients elevate their lead conversion rates from just 3-5% of audience members at speeches, panels, and webinars to an average 30% - with some rock stars doing an impressive 50-75%. Her hands-on, results-driven approach helps leaders not only craft a compelling message but turn that message into tangible business growth.
Since establishing the consultancy in 2007, her roster of clients include CXOs, keynote speakers, politicians, TV personalities, and influencers. Her holistic approach integrates thought leadership, marketing strategy, and persuasive communication skills. Whether it's creating a signature speech, building a lead generating asset, or developing a cohesive messaging strategy, Sharí will elevate your influence and maximize your impact.
Testimonials
“Sharí came in with a holistic strategy for our many presentations throughout the year. With her guidance, some of our presentations converted 50–75% into leads. Sharí’s strategy helped our messaging, brand, and internal alignment.”
“Sharí helped us go from 2 or 3 leads per conference to 30, 40, even 50+. Her customer-focused strategies and communication frameworks boosted our revenue by 62% and made us stand out in a crowded industry.”
"Sharí helped me clarify my content and unique selling proposition for my speeches and workshops. I now have a strategy that connects my speaking to paid consulting and growth.”
“This saved me so much time. I used to spend hours digging around trying to find events and second-guessing what to say in my pitches. This has taken the guesswork out and helped me move forward so much faster!”
“Before working with Sharí, I had speeches and podcast interviews that went well, but they didn't bring in any new clients. Within weeks of working with Sharí, I raised $1—2M from EACH of my speaking opportunities.”
“Sharí’s guidance helped us triple our revenue. She has been a trusted thought partner over the years and we recently celebrated winning Franchise of the Year. She’s been instrumental in refining our communication with my team and in our marketing strategies.”
“Sharí helped me turn my highly technical, industry-specific ideas into clear, compelling speeches. Thanks to her advice, we saw a significant bump in leads from our first audience after working together. Her structure and strategy were exactly what I needed.”
“Even though it was virtual, this honestly felt like I was at an in-person workshop retreat. Sharí structured everything in a way that pulled me out of the day-to-day and into serious strategy mode. It was exactly the kind of deep dive I was hoping for.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the spotlight accelerator delivered?
The Spotlight Accelerator combines live group coaching, video lessons, templates, and a private community for support.
How much time do I need each week?
Plan for 2 hours per week. That’s enough time to participate in the live calls, review the core lessons, implement, and get feedback.
What if I can’t make the live calls?
All calls are recorded. You can also submit your questions in advance. We'll answer all questions on the call and you’ll see the feedback in the replay.
Do I need to be an experienced speaker already?
No. You do need a proven offer and to be comfortable speaking to groups (or willing to get those reps in). This program is about turning talks into clients, not teaching “Public Speaking 101.”
Will this work for podcasts, panels, or virtual stages?
Absolutely. It works for any room that has your buyers: podcasts, panels, virtual summits, webinars, and in‑person events. The system is “speech-to-sales,” not “conference-only.”
How long do I have access?
You keep access to the course materials and community for as long as the program exists. The live coaching runs in defined 6‑week cycles; after that, you can rejoin future live rounds when they’re offered.
Is this a business expense?
Most clients write this off as professional development or marketing. Always confirm with your tax professional, but yes, this is built as a business investment, not a hobby course.
Ready To Turn Every Talk Into A Client Magnet?
If you’re a founder, consultant, or executive who wants stages, rooms, and audiences to become your most reliable source of new clients, Spotlight Accelerator builds the system to make that happen in 6 weeks.
You bring the expertise. I’ll help you find the right rooms, pitch them, and turn every talk into a clear path to booked calls.
"If you want the biggest bang for your energy and your buck, working with Sharí is the best place to be. After 15 years of speaking at 10-50 events a year, I wanted my talks to make more of an impact - for both my audiences and my business. She provides a wealth of practical wisdom, insights and tools. Now I know exactly where to pitch, how to uplift people in the room, and (just as importantly) convert audiences into clients.”
"This unlocked so much is such a short amount of time!”
“This saved me so much time. I used to spend hours digging around trying to find events and second-guessing what to say in my pitches. This has taken the guesswork out and helped me move forward so much faster!”
“The Maximize the Mic checklist is FAAAABULOUS! I’ve got 6 calls on the schedule ALREADY!”
“If there’s one thing I’d want people to know, it’s that it doesn’t have to be so hard to create presentations that will also support your business. Sharí’s frameworks and feedback are priceless!”
“This has exceeded my expectations! I have gained such confidence and clarity in such a short amount of time working with Shari. I now have tools to create additional keynotes, trainings, and other business development materials to grow my business.”
“I love all the work you did for us, Sharí. We didn't have to figure out the methods. We could just start mixing and matching. There are massive opportunities out there.”
Ready To Turn Every Talk Into A Client Magnet?
If you’re a founder, consultant, or executive who wants stages, rooms, and audiences to become your most reliable source of new clients, Spotlight Accelerator builds the system to make that happen in 6 weeks.
You bring the expertise. I’ll help you find the right rooms, pitch them, and turn every talk into a clear path to booked calls.