You’re not struggling with what to say.
You’re struggling with what happens in your body when you are seen.
In high-stakes moments, something shifts:
you overexplain, you soften your language, you lose your point mid-sentence, or you leave the moment before your voice fully lands.
And afterward, you think:
I knew what I wanted to say… so why didn’t I say it?
Fun fact: If 86% of people from low-income communities earning less than 50K a year report an intense fear of public speaking, then we have a clue as to how to address economic disparities.
MIC METHOD™
Speak without shrinking.
Embodied voice training for women who lose access to their voice under pressure.
I help midlife women speak and lead with clarity, presence, and authority using actor-trained voice work, storytelling, and nervous-system informed embodiment.
So they stop disappearing in the moments that matter most.
Does this affect you? Take the MIC BLOCK Quiz to find out!
Meet Shannon:
Your MIC Method MENTOR
AND Speaking Coach
Shannon Ivey, MFA, AEA, PCC, is a professional actor, theatre professor, 2x TEDx speaker, author and certified coach who helps mission-driven women, queer folks, and other equity seeking people stop shrinking and start speaking with power, presence, and purpose.
As the founder of The MIC Method™—a transformational 1:1 coaching framework rooted in Message, Identity, and Connection—Shannon guides her clients from fear and overthinking to clarity and embodied presence, whether they’re preparing for the boardroom, a TEDx stage, or a major life transition.
She draws on over twenty years of experience in professional theatre, storytelling strategy, and identity coaching to help people reclaim their voice and lead out loud.
Shannon is also the founder of the award-winning #WhatSheSaidProject, a podcast host, an author, a cancer survivor, and a midlife mic-drop mentor on a mission to help women, queer folks, and other equity seeking people take up space like they mean it.
Upcoming Live Class:
Speak like you mean it.
4 Weeks. 1 Coach.
10 BRAVE NEW BESTIES IN COURAGE.
Speak Like You Mean It is a 4-week coaching program designed for women, gender-expansive individuals, who are ready to stop shrinking, start owning their story, and speak with clarity, power, and connection—on stage, in meetings, or online.
🎯 This WORK is for you if…
You’re a mission-driven woman/gender expansive human, creative, or leader who’s:
Tired of hiding, apologizing, or minimizing
Ready to speak with conviction in front of any room
Craving clarity around your story and your message
Preparing for a big stage, launch, or shift in visibility
Done watching others say what you wanted to say—first
🔎 You’ll learn to:
Whether you're preparing for a TEDx, keynote, a big pitch, or are simply done being invisible in rooms that matter—this method will change the way you show up and speak… for life.
✔ Clarify your core message
✔ Own your identity as a person worth listening to!
✔ Create authentic connection with any audience
MIC METHOD™
Speak without shrinking.
Embodied voice training for women who lose access to their voice under pressure.
I help midlife women speak and lead with clarity, presence, and authority using actor-trained voice work, storytelling, and nervous-system informed embodiment.
So they stop disappearing in the moments that matter most.
Start MIC Method™
You’re not struggling with what to say.
You’re struggling with what happens in your body when you are seen.
In high-stakes moments, something shifts:
you overexplain, you soften your language, you lose your point mid-sentence, or you leave the moment before your voice fully lands.
And afterward, you think:
I knew what I wanted to say… so why didn’t I say it?
This is not a communication problem.
It’s a presence problem.
When pressure rises, your nervous system leads before your language does.
So the issue isn’t your message.
It’s whether you can stay in your voice while you are being perceived.
I come from actor training.
On stage, you don’t “think” your way into presence.
You inhabit it.
Voice is not performance. It is embodiment.
That training reveals something most coaching misses:
You don’t lose your voice because you don’t know what to say.
You lose it because your body leaves you under visibility.
MIC Method™ is the translation of that work into real life—so you can stay in yourself while you speak.
MIC Method™ is a structured system for embodied voice and presence.
It trains you to stay grounded, clear, and audible under pressure.
M — Message
Say what matters without losing clarity when it counts.
I — Identity
Stay in your body when you are seen, challenged, or evaluated.
C — Connection
Let your voice land without overperforming or pulling back.
What changes
You stop:
overexplaining yourself
disappearing mid-thought
rehearsing your worth before speaking
shrinking to make others comfortable
You start:
speaking clearly in real time
staying present under attention
trusting your voice without overpreparing
leading conversations instead of managing them
This is for you if:
you know what you want to say but lose access to it in the moment
you shrink, freeze, or overexplain under pressure
you are done being unheard, dismissed, or overlooked
you are ready to stop managing perception and start using your voice
This is not for you if you want scripts, hacks, or mindset work.
This is embodied voice training.
The shift
Everything changes when you stop trying to say it perfectly
and start learning how to stay in yourself while you say it at all.
Because when your presence holds, your voice holds.
And when your voice holds, everything else changes.
We train your ability to stay grounded, clear, and audible in real-world moments—so your voice stops disappearing when it matters most.
If you’re ready
If you’re done shrinking in the moments that matter most, start here:
JUNE COHORT (4 WEEKS)
Speak Like You Mean It Course
A small, live group experience to change how you speak in real time.
This is for you if:
You recognize yourself in everything above
You want live practice (not passive learning)
You’re ready to interrupt patterns as they happen
You like groups/ meeting new people
Includes:
4 weekly live sessions Mondays at 12 eastern
Real-time speaking practice - Fridays at 12 eastern
Tools and tricks for the body/mind
MIC METHOD framework (Message / Identity / Connection)
Group accountability + feedback
Investment: $399
Speak Like You Mean It —
Private Coaching
For women and gender expansive folks who want direct, personalized support on how they speak under pressure.
This is for you if:
You’re in high-stakes leadership or visibility
You want someone to identify exactly where you shrink
You want fast, precise change
You recognize how this process is deeper than a just learning a of skills
Includes:
Private coaching sessions on zoom or in person
Direct feedback to support your needs
Personalized “shrink triggers” diagnosis and
Practices/personalized program to meet your specific needs.
Real-time integration
Investment: starts at 3 months / 3K
Prefer working 1:1?
"From the first time I met Shannon, her passion for uplifting and empowering people to find their voice was evident. Even before seeking out her services, I could feel her impact on the community around me. I initially sought her out to help improve my public speaking skills, but what she was able to provide far exceeded that. Shannon helped me find my confidence in my work as a photographer and who I am as an artist. Her thoughtful strategies and insightful advice prepared me for every speaking engagement. Shannon is a kind and compassionate human who shows up for her clients in any way she can. Her commitment to listening deeply and encouraging wholeheartedly creates a safe space for you to grow. I am forever grateful for her guidance and would 10/10 recommend her services to anyone."
— Nora