After leaving university, Samantha worked as a corporate public speaking coach in between television and public speaking engagements in Australia, the US, UK, Japan and Hong Kong.
Samantha founded Dare Enterprises Pty Ltd a Talent and Training agency in Sydney in 2002. She now has over 20 years experience as a TV and Corporate Presenter and Public Speaking Coach.
In 2020, during lockdown Samantha pivoted to offer online coaching. Her workshops were facilitated to participants as far reaching as far as Russia, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, China and the US.
In 2022 Samantha established Dare Kids Club and ran before school workshops for kids in some of Sydneys Eastern Suburbs Schools.
In 2023 Dare will relocate to Noosa and be running Public Speaking and confidence workshops for kids and teens within local schools on the Sunshine Coast.
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public speaking and on camera presenting coach
public speaking and on camera presenting coach
In 2022 as we emerge from our “Covid Cocoons” hybrid working has become the norm. Many professionals benefit greatly by enhancing their communications skills inorder to effectively engage and influence clients both ONLINE and FACE to FACE.
public speaking and on camera presenting coach
In 2022 as we emerge from our “Covid Cocoons” hybrid working has become the norm. Many professionals benefit greatly by enhancing their communications skills in order to effectively engage and influence clients both ONLINE and FACE to FACE.
As we emerge from our "Covid Cocoons" and hybrid working becomes the norm, professionals now require mastering both online and face to face presenting skills.
As we emerge from our " Covid Cocoons" and hybrid working becomes the norm, professionals now require mastering both online and face to face presenting skills.
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quick tips
quick tips
quick tips
quick tips
Quick tips that will help you effectively engage with your colleagues and clients no matter what medium.
clients
Diverse range of clients include key opinion leaders, influencers, politicians, barristers, high profile athletes, govt departments, corporate heads, medical specialists, technical specialists, real estate professionals, IT professionals, TV presenters, thought leaders, lecturers, those for whom English is a second language, members of the public with upcoming social M.C. obligations and students.
learning outcomes
learning outcomes
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testimonials
Paul Lubicz
Well Being Manager / Sir Elton John
"After attending the workshops I found my ability to communicate, connect and tell my story sky rocket! I have attended many international workshops whilst on tour but Samanthas' training gave me more tools, presence and confidence than all of them put together."
Danny Martin
General Manager / Shakespeare Media
"Wow! Ive done presenting and camera workshops before but nothing comes close to Samantha's. I learnt more in one hour than I have in all the others combined. Coming from a video production background I appreciate all the real life experience and skills she brings to the table"
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Irene Agosti
Business Integrity / Arup
"The unique thing about Samantha is her ability to create a nurturing and fun learning environment. She also brings her real life expert TV presenting and public speaking experience to the table - which makes it not only really targeted & effective but enjoyable as well."
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Samantha began running DARES' Public Speaking and Camera Confidence workshops for teens and kids at some of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs schools in 2022.
She achieved phenomenal results. (See before and after videos).
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NOOSA HEADS
Samantha is running workshops at the Sofitel Noosa, St Andrews Anglican College, St Teresa's and Noosaville State School in 2023
"I actually teach the exact same exercises and tools to the teens and kids as I do the corporates and they often catch on more quickly. Whether they are debilitatingly shy or extremely confident and wanting to pursue work in TV, the skills and tools will benefit them socially and professionally for the rest of their lives".
Some of the kids and teens who excel are offered representation by Dare Enterprises and are now working in TV and film.
before and after videos
Robyn Sharp
Parent of Child Coached by Samantha
“My daughter Eden is loving Dare Kids Club at school and it has tremendously
improved her confidence. She was a little bit shy performing and talking in front of
people beforehand and now she exudes confidence. Her favourite part of the lesson is
learning to project her voice. I would highly recommend all kids do these workshops!
They are learning such important life skills. Eden now has a keen awareness of her
strengths and is able to articulate this. To be able to speak confidently in front of her
peers and at an assembly is very empowering. Dare Kids Club is her favourite day of
the week. Thanks for pouring so much love and energy into these kids."
Michael Durante
Parent of Child Coached by Samantha
“We signed our two children up to Dare Kids Club for very different reasons. Our boy
Jensen was already confident and wanted to pursue acting but our little girl Emery
was shy and introverted and we just hoped she'd gain more confidence socially. We’ve
noticed Emery in particular really come out of her shell and she's even enjoying
auditions and up for a lead role in a TV commercial. As for JJ - his confidence has
gone to the next level and he just filmed his first TV job through Dare’s talent agency.
While TV work was never the goal or even on the radar the whole process has been
fun and added to their confidence and character enormously so we are happy to
support this.”
Catherine McLeoud
Parent of Child Coached by Samantha
“I was so happy when confidence and drama classes became available at Rose Bay.
These classes have been fabulous for my son Max. He has come a long way in leaps
and bounds in confidence within himself and within the school environment. With
extra confidence he has been able to speak up at SRC meetings and his ability to
speak with volume and clarity has helped him in the choir too. Max loves being part of
the choir and can’t wait for the Town Hall performance soon. He would never have
felt comfortable doing this 6 months ago. Thank you!”