Elia Nichols

Artist, Change Agent, Connector, Educator/Teacher, Parent, Performer

Elia Nichols is a trusted advisor to international companies, a professor at top universities, and a frequent coach at TEDx events. Elia possesses a unique ability to unlock the potential within individuals. Drawing upon her extensive experience as a stage and screen actress, she empowers others to harness the power of their voice and body to captivate audiences and communicate with charisma.

Helping people communicate the best of themselves through powerful and authentic body language, charismatic voices, and messages that are backed with passion and conviction!

Anyone can look confident with the right body language. In her fun and captivating TEDx talk, Elia Nichols, a seasoned actress and public speaking and communication coach, reveals the transformative power of body language, sharing simple, effective acting secrets to help anyone radiate confidence and poise.

I fell in love with TED through Sir Ken Robinson, Brene Brown, Jamie Oliver, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Simon Sinek, Amy Cuddy, and Tim Urban among so many others. The variety of stories and brilliant ideas that came out of those talks blew my mind! When in 2022, I was asked to be a TEDx speaker coach for TEDxFiesole, I jumped at the opportunity! I continued coaching speakers towards their TEDx talks in 2023, and in 2024, I was asked to give my own talk at TEDxOltrarno! It was a dream come true! Next up? I’m emceeing TEDxFiesole 2025! What a ride and an honor!

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