MasterSpeaker Lab started on a stage.
After satisfying years as a professional cellist and teacher, Margaret Watts Romney jumped at the chance to coach TEDx speakers—helping people shape ideas that stick in the minds of audiences and deliver those ideas with authentic power.
But it didn’t take long before those speakers started asking bigger questions: How do I lead with this message? How do I move a room—or a team? How do I keep going when things get messy?
In 2020, those questions came into sharp focus. A planned in-person workshop shifted online, and instead of rehearsing delivery skills, Margaret asked the group what they really needed. “We need an easy approach for what to do when there’s a surprise.”
That was the pivot point. What began as public speaking coaching became something deeper: a practice of using story as strategy—not just to communicate clearly, but to lead through complexity, build alignment, and keep moving toward what matters.
Today, MasterSpeaker Lab’s growing team helps leaders and groups speak into what’s next: with presence, clarity, and momentum.
Rooted in values of wisdom, generosity, and joy, our work blends deep listening with practical tools—because when people find the words that fit, they create their visions and step more fully into who they’re becoming.
Our Values
Wisdom
We help clients take action today with the long view in mind. Strategic clarity means knowing where you’re going and speaking in ways that
build toward it.
Generosity
We assume positive intent in others, and show up fully ourselves. We respect the intelligence, experience, and potential in everyone we work
with—and we create space for voices to emerge and evolve.
Joy
Learning and growth happen best in an atmosphere of openness and energy. We bring warmth and curiosity to the work, and we make room for humor, insight, and delight along the way
Our Team
Our Partners
