Authentalk
Coaching technical professionals to speak like national champions — so they’re valued, trusted, and promoted.
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You’ve mastered complex systems. But when it’s time to communicate your ideas?
You ramble or rely on notes.
People miss the point.
You miss out on promotions, funding, and trust.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Dr. Iain Lampert, a five-time national speaking champion, coach to 28 national champions, and trainer of 1,600+ contest winners.
I’ve taken the performance systems used to build debate champions and adapted them for engineers, founders, and executives who need to lead the room.
Authentalk’s 30-day 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
Build lasting confidence — and beat performance anxiety
Speak with charisma and clarity — in pitches, conferences, and interviews
In 2025, 400+ clients competed in speech contests; 95%+ won awards.
I like breaking records with rhetoric. Victories include:
Five-time national champion competitor — American Mock Trial Association (x2), International Public Debate Association (x2), Professional Speech and Debate Association
28-time national champion coach — American Association for Justice, American Mock Trial Association, National Online Forensics League (x17), National Speech and Debate Association (x9), Tournament of Champions (x8)
Presentations featured by TEDx, Toastmasters, the National Speech and Debate Association, and more.
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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 76 contest championships. They’ll help you do the same.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
