Stephanie Thoma

About Stephanie Thoma

You’ve built something that matters.Now the question is how, and where, to be visible without over-performing or diluting your message.I work privately with founders and leaders during high-stakes seasons, when they are stepping into greater visibility, influence, or leadership responsibility.On the outside, things look successful.On the inside, communication often takes more effort than it should.Clients come to me when they want to:• Speak with calm authority in high-stakes rooms• Lead without feeling like they’re performing• Clarify the ideas they want to stand for publicly• Make visibility a strategic asset instead of an energy drainThis work is often engaged ahead of pivotal moments: investor conversations, major keynotes, leadership transitions, media visibility, or expanded public presence.Much of our work centers on voice and authority: helping leaders refine how they think, speak, and show up so their ideas land with clarity and credibility.That process often leads to visible expressions of leadership: keynotes, books, writing, and public-facing ideas that carry their message with depth and integrity.Whether you’re pitching investors, speaking on stage, leading critical meetings, or shaping your public voice, your communication needs to land with clarity, credibility, and presence.I’m an international speaker and author of Confident Introvert. I’ve delivered 250+ talks for organizations including Harvard, Boston University, and LinkedIn, and my work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur.My work began with the Connect With Confidence™ Framework and has evolved into my Calm Authority approach for high-stakes communication and leadership visibility.Today I work privately with a small number of advisory clients each year.→ Private advisory: StephanieThoma.com/advisory→ Speaking: StephanieThoma.com/speakingRecognition:2× Stevie Award – Female Entrepreneur of the Year

Experience

1. Author & Speaker

   Confident Introvert

   Jan 2019 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Author of Confident Introvert and creator of the Confident Introvert platform.Deliver workshops and talks on thoughtful leadership, strategic networking, and communication for introverted professionals and leaders.Featured in Forbes and invited to speak for organizations, professional communities, and leadership programs.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Cum Laude