About Us

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We believe words are our most powerful tool. Our mission is to prepare speakers not only to master their craft and build their practice and brand, but to help prepare them create a space where their stories, ideas, and speeches can help others, bring communities together, and ultimately change the world.

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

DAN YOUNG

Dr. Dan Young has been the organizer of several TEDx talks and has coached over 700 speakers who have obtained over 50 million views on YouTube.

As an “edupreneur”, he is also responsible for creating the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program at Goldey-Beacom College. the first online DBA class for Wilmington University, the first study abroad program for the Horn Program of Entrepreneurship and the first international internship program for study abroad at the University of Delaware.

Dan received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing from the University of Delaware’s Honors Program and his Ph.D. in Marketing from Temple University. He has done entrepreneurship and executive leadership programs with the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford.

He has been an instructor at Godey-Beacom College, Temple University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the University of Delaware, Neumann University and Wilmington University.

Dan has served on the Boards of many local organizations and currently serves as the President of Theatre N at Nemours, President of the Board of Safe Haven Healing, Membership Chairman of the Board of Governors for the University and Whist Club, and an advisory Board Member for the Fresh Start program.

MEET OUR TEAM

ABOUT THE CEO AND COACH

TIA CRISTY

In Fall of 2023, Tia Cristy was named CEO and was the first coach brought into the company by Founder, Dr. Dan Young as the company scaled and quickly moved into the C-suite role.

She is a professional voice coach, helping others with the art of communication and presentation. Tia has been a radio personality for over 20 years in Arbitron’s middle to major-markets.
In 2012, she became the founder of Tips from Tia; a trusted Lifestyle resource for everyday tips, covering beauty, health, home, and lifestyle. She is also an International Best-selling author, national speaker, and TedX alumni. (Tia Cristy, It’s all Stress: The Frazzler vs. The Silent Stressor) Tia Cristy has humbly earned the title of Personality and Tips Expert in Health, Family, Lifestyle, Home, and Beauty through radio, television, and print. Her experience allows her to help guide others that are striving for the goal of making it to the big stage.

Speaker Coach - Charles E. Doolittle, Jr.

Charles E. Doolittle, Jr. is the Founder of Quantum Pinnacle Coaching LLC and is a former 23-year veteran in law enforcement. Charles was a certified law enforcement instructor and trainer. He served for ten years as a volunteer Conflict Resolution coach, a Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.

Speaker Coach - Elizabeth Overstreet

Featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, The New York Times, and others, author Elizabeth Overstreet is a trusted love and relationship strategist who keeps things real. Through her expert coaching and motivational speaking, she’s known for creating personalized, practical roadmaps to happier, more satisfying relationships with others and yourself. Based in Raleigh, NC, Elizabeth partners with individuals, couples, and companies globally.

Speaker Coach - Elisabeth Sloan

Elisabeth Sloan is a Cultural Anthropologist, Board Certified Health Coach, PhD Student in Natural & Integrative Medicine, Writer and Performing Artist in Musical Theater, Drumline Ensembles, Dance, and more. She strives to tell stories - both onstage, on camera, and in books - that showcase the philosophically beautiful aspects of what makes us different on a global scale, and what makes us all the same. Through research, implementation and storytelling in various forms of media, Elisabeth helps her clients and audiences rediscover and newly embody their own stories in healthy, sustainable methods.

Speaker Coach - Jamie Kleman

Jamie Kleman is a children’s author and public speaker with a passion for inspiring creativity, compassion, and confidence. Her book, “It’s Not Mean to be Green”, was turned into a musical and is credited with launching Green Teams in schools along the east coast. Kleman, the playwright and executive producer of the show, toured the production for two years following its debut. Jamie has spent extensive time with youth organizations, school administrations, and executive teams to teach storytelling and impactful communication techniques. She is a two-time TEDx Speaker and moderator, and has appeared on multiple radio, television, and podcast platforms. Beyond her literary and speaking pursuits, Jamie is a lifelong lover of sports. Kleman credits her love of building strong teams, helping others find their voice, and overall perseverance to the experiences she had playing and coaching multiple sports through college and beyond.

Speaker Coach - Elayna Fernandez

4x TEDx Speaker, TEDx Organizer, and Certified Speaker Coach, Elayna is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and award-winning storyteller. Elayna’s passion is to help entrepreneurs craft, tell, and turn their painful stories into passive streams of income, so they can break cycles, find peace, and feel whole. Named one of the 125 Top Impactful People To Know worldwide by SUCCESS Magazine and often featured on national and international media, she has been sponsored by over 500 brands. As a multiple-trauma survivor, her encouraging coaching style is focused on clarity, compassion, and connection.

Speaker Coach - Heidi Williams

Dr. Heidi M. Williams holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition and has close to 20 years experience as a college professor. Heidi is a visionary, creative, and reflective. Dr. Williams is committed to curating stories through encouraging the inner-storyteller in everyone.

How Ready Speaker One Was Born

Our company was born from the need to prepare top-level executives, members of the C-Suite, and high-achieving entrepreneurs for impactful public speaking, In many cases, these professionals will hire a “speaker coach” but that person typically does not focus on the unique aspects of the individual speaker, the composition of the audience, and the appropriate leverage of the message.

Our vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders and speakers, in order to prepare and equip them to change the world one word at a time.

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What Our Clients Have To Say

"Since watching my first TED talk, I knew I wanted to be giving my talk one day. I began preparing... I reflected on my life and realized I had ideas worth spreading, but TED is not about spreading the idea, it’s about touching the lives of others through ‘THE’ idea worth spreading. When I finally knew what it was, a friend of mine introduced me to Ready Speaker One... They have figured out how to guide us from sharing something we’re passionate about to how to design our talk so it transforms the heart and mind of the viewer. "