Emma Gaskin

Emma Gaskin helps women speak up and get paid to share their story on stages. She is the founder of The Speaking Hub and an award winning speaking coach with a background in Speech and Language Therapy. Over the past 11 years Emma has worked with more than 1,000 individuals, drawing on the science of voice and communication she studied through her degree and career in Speech and Language Therapy. During her time in the NHS she supported people recovering from strokes and brain injuries, developing a deep understanding of what happens when speech is lost and what it truly takes to rebuild a voice. Today she helps women overcome the patterns that hold them back from speaking up and develop the skills to communicate with power, own the room and get paid for their expertise. In 2025 she was named the #2 Communication Expert in the UK and recognised as a Top 1% LinkedIn Creator. Through her Speak Up Method she blends science, psychology and practical strategies to help women magnetise opportunities with their voice.

Women speaking up, owning their voice and getting paid to talk about their expertise and share their story

Silence is not a personality trait. It’s a survival strategy. We often label people, especially women, as quiet, lacking confidence, or not ready to lead. But what if silence isn’t a reflection of who they are, but a response to the environment they’re in? When speaking up carries a social, professional, or emotional cost, the brain adapts. It learns that staying quiet is safer than being seen. What looks like a confidence issue is often intelligent self protection. I challenge the idea that people need to “find their voice,” and instead explore how environments either shut voices down or unlock them. Because when we create true psychological safety, people don’t just speak more they think better, lead more effectively and share ideas that would have otherwise stayed hidden.

Authenticity whilst speaking, Confidence Coaching, Getting paid to speak, Public Speaking, Stage presence, Storytelling, Structuring a talk, Talk delivery, Time Management, Visual and support materials, Vocal variety, Women speaking up

Currently coaching speakers to become stage ready for TedX Northern Quarter in Manchester