Learn how to lead with steadiness and clarity when it matters most with Julia Kraft!
February 25th, 2026 | 12:00 PM PT
Every founder eventually faces high-stakes moments, and how you show up matters. From building early traction to navigating funding rounds and securing strategic partners, it’s not just what you say or do that matters—it’s how you show up. When pressure is high, staying calm, clear, and confident can be the key to establishing authentic trust.
The Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Julia Kraft, Founder at Speak To Inspire, to share guidance to help entrepreneurs lead with steadiness and self-assurance when it matters most. Whether you’re preparing for funder meetings or refining your sales process, this session will equip you with practical tools and mindset shifts that help you stay grounded and communicate with authenticity—even when pressure is high.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn techniques to stay calm under pressure so you can think clearly and respond intentionally.
- Discover how to project confidence without posturing and build trust through presence, not performance.
- Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately in investor meetings, leadership conversations, and pivotal business decisions.
Meet our special guest
Julia Kraft
Julia Kraft, Founder of Speak To Inspire, is a highly rated motivational speaker and public speaking coach with over a decade of experience leading impactful trainings and workshops. She works with individuals and organizations to reduce speaking nerves and improve high-stakes communication—without scripts or over-rehearsing—so they can turn complex ideas into clear, confident, and inspiring presentations.
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