Inspiring your audience with confidence

Sara Cross is the president and founder of STAND TALL, a company that helps build confidence. Her extensive work in business-to-business sales and public speaking training has been developed from her twenty-plus years’ experience presenting to Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses.

​She is an international speaker, narrative coach, and developer of the “Fearless Speaker” program. She delivers training programs to business leaders who want to lead from the front of the room with more confidence.

Sara’s passion for speaking her truth is evident in her candid approach to communications. Her clients like her fun, spirited, and encouraging personality. She is a champion of bravery and doesn’t just talk the talk. She continually demonstrates confidence building in her work and personal life. 

WHAT MAKES STAND TALL DIFFERENT? 

Many training programs leave out the ‘being’ portion of confidence and hope that you figure it out in the process. They focus on the ‘doing’ of public speaking and presenting. Their six-step process is only half the picture. I’m interested in what you believe about yourself as a leader? What do you believe about your audience? How does your message make a difference to them? What is the meaning behind what you are saying? If we can uncover these things as well as what your head is telling you in the heat of the moment, we can achieve great results. My goal is always to get ‘you’ to be ‘you’ at the front of the room. When you can do that the technical part of speaking becomes natural.

My Signature Presentation

Lead from the front of the room with CONFIDENCE! 

What if you could be injected with a confidence serum so you could conquer all aspects of your work like a superhero? You'd walk bravely into meetings, and speak with persuasive and calm authority. Others would see you as a leader they could trust. Developing confidence is not as easy as an injection, but with my signature presentation, your audience will learn to: 

• Manage speaking anxiety with my 20 Confidence Boosters
• Adopt a powerful new perspective to support authenticity
• ​Get answers to the most asked questions about speaking

Other Speaking Presentations

​Story-Driven Success
Crafting Presentations That Connect & Convert

In today’s fast-paced business world, data alone doesn’t inspire action—stories do. This interactive session teaches professionals how to harness the power of storytelling to create compelling presentations that connect, persuade, and drive results. Your audience will discover a repeatable framework for shaping your message, structuring your slides, and delivering with confidence and clarity.

Present with Purpose
Using Your Voice to Expand Your Business

Your voice is your most underused business asset. In this energizing session, discover how to turn keynotes, workshops, and panels into powerful tools for visibility, credibility, and business growth. Perfect for professionals and business owners ready to step out front and STAND TALL in their message.

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Your Audience Can Expect

We'll have fun, learn confidence building skill and tools, and engage discussion in small groups. I believe presentations are best when they involve audience participation. I will always be respectful and welcome questions at any time. 

"Sara has the ability to draw the audience in from the get-go, and keep them engaged throughout. Her presentation style is dynamic yet authentic. She is genuinely interested in helping others learn the techniques that will lead to successful presentations.”

- MARYBETH WEISBERG | MEMBERSHIPS MANAGER, MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN COUNCIL

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