I’m Shannon Ivey, MFA, AEA, PCC—a public speaking coach, story strategist, and theatre professor. I help women step into visible leadership without shrinking their voice.
My background is in professional acting, directing, and higher education, which means I don’t just teach you what to say—I train how you say it, how you hold a room, and how you stay grounded when the stakes are high.
I created The MIC Method™—Message. Identity. Connection.—to help women move from overthinking and self-doubt to clear, compelling communication that actually moves people. This isn’t about sounding polished. It’s about being understood, trusted, and remembered.
I work with candidates, founders, and professional women who are ready to be seen and taken seriously—on stage, on camera, and in the rooms that matter.
I’m also the author of the medical memoir Welcome to the Sh*t Show (University of South Carolina Press, 2026), and the creator of programs like The Midlife Rewrite and Medical Mic Drop, where voice becomes a tool for agency, advocacy, and real change.
Looking for a Speaking Coach?
Shannon isn’t the run-of-the-mill speaking coach.
She’s proof of her 3 decades of professional experience in professional theatre, academia, storyslams, grassroots organizing, Tedx (x2), podcasting, and keynote speaking.
Shannon has an uncanny ability to work with clients on the scariest thing they will ever do: speak in public with authenticity and courage.
She teaches her relational, whole-person method of public speaking in group classes and 1:1 engagments.
The day before the 2016 election began a fight for her life…
“Welcome to the Sh*t Show: A Memoir of Colorectal Cancer and the Power of Self-Advocacy.”
Spoiler alert: she survived. But it wasn’t a sure thing.
Now, at 9 years NED, Shannon has a lot to share in the book and in speaking about the power of self-advocacy, the rise of early-onset colorectal cancer, and how to save your own life.
Click below to find out more, pre-order your own copy, and book Shannon for live or virtual talks.
Ways to Work together:
Customized coaching to help you find your voice personally or professionally.
I coach people on self-advocacy, confidence, life changes including diagnosis, divorce, and LGBTQIA + topics.
My specialty? public speaking.
Available virtually or in-person locally to Columbia, SC.
1:1 Private Coaching
Group Workshops
Perfect for teams, organizations, and communities. Develop dynamic communication skills in a supportive, engaging setting.
I specialize in creative group experiences, including improv, expressive arts, and team building through story.
Have a sales/training team that needs a boost of confidence and skills? You found the right gal!
POwer HOur Intensives
Need quick feedback for an upcoming important talk, grant application, job interview, negotiation, or pitch?
Book a 90-minute intensive and stick the landing!
Clients are raving!
