Ten Years of Bespoken – A Decade of Helping People Own Their Voice
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This year, Bespoken is celebrating ten years in business—and what a decade it’s been.
Bespoken was born out of a deep belief in the power of purposeful communication. From day one, the goal has been simple yet ambitious: help people connect more deeply with their message, their audience, and most importantly, themselves.
Whether it’s preparing for a high-stakes keynote, navigating complex team dynamics, or pitching a multi-million dollar campaign, our clients walk away with not only sharper communication skills but also greater understanding of how to meet their business objectives and connect with their audience. And that’s what continues to set Bespoken apart.
Inspired By Creative Collaboration
Bespoken President Jackie Miller draws on many years of experience in public speaking and experiential learning to her consulting work. . In the first chapter of her career, she worked with some of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions to craft hundreds of audience-focused, performance-based experiences—ranging from large-scale public programs to intimate curated gatherings.
That background taught her a fundamental truth: communication is a kind of performance. Leadership, sales, networking, presenting—they’re all moments when we’re “on stage,” and we want to make a strong, lasting impression. Jackie knows what it takes to meet the moment when the stakes are high—and she’s helped thousands of others do just that.
“When we want to meet the moment for a big opportunity—whether it’s delivering a keynote, landing a major new client, or navigating a challenging team conversation—it’s not unlike preparing for a performance. The goal is to show up clearly, confidently, and with purpose.”
– Jackie Miller, Founder & President, Bespoken
Jackie brings her unique blend of stagecraft and strategy to a wide range of clients and industries—from Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits to tech innovators, finance professionals, and emerging leaders.
Professional Development That Meets You Where You Are
Bespoken’s training is anything but one-size-fits-all. Each session is designed to honor an individual’s or team’s specific learning objectives, challenges, and strengths. That might mean helping a subject-matter expert find their voice for a keynote, guiding a customer success team through prospecting prep, or supporting a global leader as they build trust across international teams.
Why Communication Coaching Matters
At Bespoken, communication is viewed as an evergreen professional skill that benefits from consistent practice. Even Olympic athletes have coaches! —Learning in a supportive environment with an expert outside perspective are game-changers for high-performing professionals.
Through private coaching sessions that range from providing targeted support to longer-term engagements, clients experience real, tangible transformation:
Preparation: Knowing where to begin and how to practice effectively.
Self-awareness: Gaining insight into habits, blind spots, and areas for growth.
Scalable technique: Learning strategies that adapt across settings—from leading a team of three to presenting to a room of 300.
As Jackie puts it:
“The people I work with are smart, driven, and passionate about what they do. My job is to help them say what they mean in a way that resonates—whether they’re in a team meeting, pitching a prospective client, or preparing to present. .”.”
Empowering Teams to Achieve Impact
Beyond 1:1 coaching, Bespoken partners with teams and organizations across industries—tech, healthcare, media, education, and NGOs—to elevate cross-functional collaboration across the board. From interactive workshops to multi-month leadership development programs, the work is always tailored, engaging, and rooted in real-world application.
The results speak for themselves: greater collaboration, stronger relationships, increased confidence, and communication that drives results.
“This course has been a game-changer for me… it’s already had a huge impact on both my personal and professional life.”
—Annie Bellesheim, Client Solutions Manager, Meta
A Philosophy Rooted in Purpose
At the core of Bespoken’s success is a belief that learning and development must be personal. It must account for someone’s lived experience, current challenges, and the unique ways they show up at work.
Our services are guided by empathy, respect, adaptability, and a commitment to clarity. We offer partnership, presence, and the tools to help each person—and each team—communicate with intention and impact.
“Communication is the key that unlocks almost everything we want to do at work—win new business, lead teams, advocate for ourselves and our ideas. That’s why I’ve been doing this work for a decade. It still inspires me every day.”
Looking Ahead
As Bespoken turns ten, there’s so much to be proud of—and so much more to build. We're expanding our reach, deepening long-term partnerships, and continuing to do what we do best: helping people speak with purpose.
To everyone who has worked with us, recommended us, or grown with us: thank you. You’ve shaped this first decade in more ways than we can say. Here’s to the next ten years of brave voices, bold ideas, and better conversations.
Want to find out how Bespoken can support you or your team? Let’s talk.
About the Author
Jackie Miller launched Bespoken in 2015 to channel years of professional performance experience into techniques that improve public speaking, presenting, and professional communication skills. She holds a B.F.A. and M.A. both from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.