Case study:
How One Senior Executive Mastered Public Speaking and Became a Brilliant Panelist
The Challenge
As a respected fintech executive and board leader, Amir Tabch had no shortage of expertise, but when it came to public speaking, he felt held back. Despite his accomplishments, anxiety often crept in causing him to overthink, ramble, or avoid speaking opportunities altogether. Amir was invited to speak on a panel of industry experts; he almost said no as he feared his responses would fail to showcase him as the expert he is and bore the audience. He knew he had something valuable to share; however, he struggled to deliver it clearly, confidently, and compellingly. For Amir, mastering public speaking wasn’t optional. It was the missing link in fully owning his voice as a visible, influential leader.
The Transformation
Determined to overcome his fears, Amir partnered with Patti Schutte for targeted coaching using her 4-C framework for panel discussions. In just six sessions, Amir transformed from hesitant and anxious to composed and commanding. Patti equipped him with a simple, repeatable structure for delivering concise, articulate panel responses. She also helped him with delivery practice techniques that reduced his nerves and made him a powerful presence on stage. The result? Amir shined on his next industry panel, earning praise from the moderator and audience alike for his clarity, relatability, and insight. Multiple people shared that “he was the best panelist on the discussion.” Today, Amir no longer avoids speaking opportunities. In fact, he seeks them out, knowing he has the confidence to be brilliant in the spotlight.
Amir Tabch
CEO & Senior Executive Officer
"Before working with Be Brilliant, I dreaded public speaking and didn’t think it was a skill I could develop. Now, thanks to working with Patti, I actively seek out speaking opportunities to share my insights with confidence and clarity."
Highlights
The Challenges
- Nervous and anxious before speaking
- Tended to overthink and ramble
- Avoided high-visibility speaking opportunities
- Felt unsure of how to connect with audiences
The Results
- Gained a simple structure for clear responses
- Delivered confident insights on industry panels
- Praised by moderator as "fantastic"
- Audience said he was most relatable speaker
- Now actively pursues speaking engagements