Nausheen I. Chen

👋 Hey there

I’m Nausheen I. Chen, 3-time TEDx speaker, the CEO's public speaking coach, and professor of public speaking at Central European University. I help founders, leaders and experts turn what they say from “just words” into messages that move people - whether it’s a keynote, a pitch, an internal presentation, or a live event. My clients have spoken at high profile events like TEDx, VidCon, BBC, Bloomberg, Web Summit and in boardrooms raising $165 million in investment and successful exits. I've coached execs and leaders at Google, Amazon, IBM, Timberland, SAP, ServiceNow and 7-and 8-figure founders like Ruben Hassid, Lara Acosta, Mike Fata, Tom Matlack and Jasmin Alić.

🧭 What I Bring to Uptales

• 17 years of experience in speaking on 500+ stages and creating 1000+ videos
• A coaching style that focuses on human connection, helping you speak with authenticity, presence and audience purpose
• Strategy for crafting the right story, right structure, and right delivery for your platform
• Guidance tailored for founders, executives, and storytellers who want to show up with impact, not just prepared remarks

✅ Focus Areas

• Speaker coaching: Presence, pacing, voice variation, handling stage anxiety
• Messaging strategy for keynotes, investor pitches, and live events
• Coaching on how to improvise on the spot

🎤 My Guiding Philosophy

“Messages that just “get out” rarely make it.
Great speaking isn’t just sharing ideas — it’s creating moments where people lean in, feel seen, and say ‘Yes, this is us.’”

📌 Why Creators & Leaders Choose Me

• I bring both strategic clarity and performance energy, so your message lands and your presence resonates
• I help you shift from “I have to speak” to “I want to be heard”
• Ideal for anyone ready to move beyond content and into impactful communication