Authentalk
Coaching experts, engineers, and executives to speak like national champions.
Trusted by clients from…
Your expertise shines in spreadsheets, science, or strategy decks—not public speaking or persuasion.
The moment you have to explain yourself out loud, the room tilts. Jargon slips in. Your pace speeds up. You start reading the slides instead of reading the room.
That communication gap can stall promotions, sour client pitches, stunt teams’ growth, and dim the influence you’ve earned.
I’m Dr. Iain Lampert, a five-time national speaking champion.
My trainings close that gap.
Authentalk’s training program blends national championship technique with business-tested strategy, so you can:
Handle curveballs like a champion — answer objections before they’re even asked
Tell stories that stick — using the E.P.I.C. system
Lead with confidence — in pitches, meetings, and keynotes
In 2025, 400+ clients competed in speech contests; 95%+ won awards.
I like breaking records with rhetoric. Victories include…
National champion competitor
American Mock Trial Association (x2) [1st out of 700+]
International Public Debate Association (x2) [1st out of 400+]
Professional Speech and Debate Association [1st out of 100+]
National champion coach
American Association for Justice [1st out of 160+]
Tournament of Champions (x8) [1st out of 500+]
American Mock Trial Association [1st out of 700+]
National Online Forensics League (x17) [1st out of 900+]
National Speech and Debate Association (x9) [1st out of 140,000+]
Presentations featured by TEDx, Toastmasters, the National Speech and Debate Association, and more.
Why come to Authentalk for communication coaching?
Better results.
I’ve coached 1,600+ speakers—from CPG executives in Latin America to engineers in Shanghai—to first place awards in speech tournaments. My methods earned me five national titles and 75 contest championships. They’ll help you do the same.
Better feedback.
I’ve spent over 15 years analyzing 10,000 feedback forms on effective public speaking from evaluators of all backgrounds. I know what messages work for audiences, what makes them stick long after the speech is over, and how to guide mentees to get there.
Better experience.
TED talker. Keynote speaker for Toastmasters leaders. Five‑star podcast host. Whether it’s interviews, internal comms, spontaneous speaking, acting, oratory, debate, or trial advocacy, I get what it takes for you to shine in any setting.
Learn about what drives me to teach.
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Genevieve Davis, Chief Development Officer, Surfaice:
“If you ever get the chance to work with Iain Lampert, take it. He is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to storytelling and public speaking. Beyond his expertise, Iain is simply fun to work with. His energy, creativity, and enthusiasm make the entire process enjoyable. He has a gift for making people feel confident in their message while pushing them to be their best. I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone looking to elevate their public speaking skills!”
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Kevin Yang, Senior Product Manager, Google:
“Iain is truly extraordinary at teaching how to give compelling, impromptu presentations in a professional setting. Previous to my work with Iain, my presentations were not only less clear and fluid, but would also induce a ton of anxiety. After working with Iain, senior stakeholders on my team have noticed how much more calm and coherent I’ve become. I highly recommend you work with Iain if you want to be a clearer communicator in the workplace.”
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Dan Baker, VP of Global Commercialization and Sales, Cardinal Health:
“From the first session, I learned structure and concepts that had an immediate impact on my communication and presentation effectiveness. I recommend Iain to any company looking to amplify their message through more effective public speaking.”
