About
Gina
Rapaport
I know what it feels like to be afraid to use your voice
but life is too short
to spend it hiding
I wasn’t always
a WOW Speaker
I used to break out in hives before presentations.
Not butterflies. Actual hives.
My face would get red. My voice would shake.
My heart would race.
And the hardest part wasn’t just the nerves — it was the story I created about what those nerves meant.
The funny thing?
I was confident in one-on-one conversations. I knew my work. I knew my material.
But put me in front of a group, and suddenly I felt like a different person.
Eventually, I realized the problem wasn't that I needed to become a "better speaker."
The deeper work was learning to trust myself.
After overcoming my fear of public speaking
I've dedicated my career to helping others do the same
Communication
isn't a
performance
It's a connection.
For decades, communication training has focused on the external:
- Speak louder
- Look more confident
- Improve your body language
- Perfect your presentation skills
And yes — those things matter.
But they don't answer the deeper question:
Why do some people command a room even when they aren't the most polished speaker?
Because communication is more than just delivery.
It's about connection.
This is one of the best investments I have ever made for myself!
Once I realized I could no longer hide from public speaking (and that speaking was the only way to make an impact), I started investing my energy into understanding what was holding me back and how to use what I was learning to make effective, lasting changes.
My biggest hurdle wasn’t learning the practical how-tos but understanding how to manage my mindset and be okay with not looking perfect.
Once I got my mind right, I could work on the mechanics side of speaking (like pausing, frameworks, storytelling).
Acquiring those tools in my toolkit was the icing on the cake!
Ready to WOW ?
One day after a big speaking event, I remember looking in the mirror in the bathroom afterward and thinking, "WOW — I crushed that." Then, later, a colleague approached me and said, "Wow, you're a great speaker!"
I want that for YOU.
I want you to feel like,
WOW, I do have the confidence to get up here in front of 200 people.
... or,
WOW, I can command the room at work.
And then, of course, get that WOW response from your audience!
But most importantly, I want you to WOW yourself.
Why work with me?
Because if you’re reading this, I know you're ready to level up. So get out of your own way so you can:
- Finally, feel comfortable, authentic and confident when you speak (no matter who's in the room)
- Ditch the need to over-prepare or stick to a script when speaking
- Speak about your work succinctly (whether in a formal presentation or meeting)
- Deliver engaging and memorable presentations that move people to action
- Polish your executive presence for face-to-face meetings or video conferencing
- Develop or refine your communication skills so that you can inspire and energize your team
- Use storytelling and persuasive communication techniques that inspire and make a lasting impact
Why I coach
the way I do
My approach comes from a unique blend of experiences:
- An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential
- A master’s degree in Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching
- Training in conflict resolution and communication
- Over a decade of coaching people through personal and professional transformation
- A deep curiosity about what creates lasting change—exploring the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and human connection
More than coaching.
A True Partnership.
The best coaching relationships are built on trust. My role is not only to help you develop communication skills—it’s to support you as you practice, stretch, take risks, and step into bigger opportunities.
Your wins are my wins. I’m deeply invested in helping you succeed.
Outside of coaching...
When I’m not helping people find their voice, you’ll probably find me...
- Making pillow forts in the living room with my daughters
- Perfecting a new cocktail
- Doing something that scares me: whether it’s taking a comedy class or scuba diving
- Geeking out about spirituality and the purpose of life.