Marta Spirk Coaching, Denver, CO (2026)

10/15/2026

In 2022, I published my first book, The Empowered Woman. 📚

In 2023, I gathered 21 of my clients to each write a chapter in a second book, The Empowered Woman’s Path.

I worked with selfpublishing.com on that second book, and it was an incredible experience. Getting to share that milestone with women I’d supported in using their voices made it especially meaningful.

Maybe you’ve thought about writing a book, too.

You have stories, experience, and something to say. But “I want to write a book” keeps turning into “Maybe next year.”

That’s why I’m hosting a free live training with Chandler Bolt, 7-time bestselling author and founder and CEO of selfpublishing.com:

✨ How to Write and Publish by the End of the Year
🗓 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 4pm ET / 2pm MT

We’ll talk about the roadmap from an idea to a published book—and what you can do now to make meaningful progress before 2026 is over.

Whether you’ve already started writing or don’t know where to begin, come explore what’s possible.

Register for free here: www.selfpublishing.com/spirk - link in stories

10/09/2026

You’ve been so patient with us! 💛

AmyLee Westervelt and I know some of you have been waiting to find out what we’re working on, and we’re excited to finally share…

Beyond the Hype🖤❤️‍🔥

Our new podcast about coaching, online business,personal development, and the experiences that looked one way before we signed up - and sometimes very different afterward.

Between us, we’ve bought, sold, coached, been coached, and learned a LOT along the way.

Some of those experiences changed our lives.
Some we’d happily sign up for again.
And some gave us questions we’re still talking through.

Now we want to hear from you!

What do you know today that you wish you’d known before you handed over your credit card?

What helped you in a way you still appreciate?

What didn’t match what you thought you were buying?

What question would you ask now that wouldn’t have occurred to you then?

Your experience has something to teach.

Something you learned could help another woman choose support that fits her, ask a question she might otherwise keep to herself, or recognize when it’s time to walk away.

And you don’t have to give an experience five stars or zero. You can appreciate what you learned AND wish certain things had been handled differently.

There’s room for that here. 😊

Amy Lee and I don’t always agree, either! I’m excited for you to hear our different perspectives and bring your own.

➡️So tell us: what would you want another woman to Please leave out names and identifying details about other people or businesses. We want to hear what happened, what you learned, and what someone else could take from it.

Fill this out: https://forms.gle/steFe44jPQmAxQuf9 link in stories

We may discuss themes or anonymized excerpts on the podcast. We won’t knowingly identify you.

Thank you for helping us bring these conversations to life. We’re so excited to get started! 💛

—Marta & Amy Lee

10/09/2026

Some people make you feel welcome the moment you walk into a room. ❤️

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being invited onto our local Colorado news several times, and one of the people who always made those experiences so special was Chris Parente

No matter the day, the topic, or how busy things were behind the scenes, he was always warm, friendly, encouraging, and seemingly in the best mood!

There’s something to be said about people who have a way of making everyone around them feel comfortable and valued. And that’s exactly how he made me feel every single time.

As he prepares to step away from the news after 20+ years, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate him and share some of the memories we’ve made over the years.

Chris, I hope you know just how many lives you’ve touched. Not only through the stories you’ve shared and the work you’ve done on television, but through the way you’ve treated people along the way.

Your impact goes far beyond the screen.

You will be deeply missed in Colorado news, but I hope this next chapter reminds you just how loved and appreciated you are.

Thank you for always making me feel so welcome, for your kindness, your encouragement, and for being such a bright light every time our paths crossed.

I’ll be forever grateful for these moments, and I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers. ❤️🙏

Thank you for 20 wonderful years of showing up for Colorado. We’re all cheering you on. ❤️

10/05/2026

Celebrating my beautiful friend Vanessa Ann Miller joining my program Story to Stage to take her message and expertise to the next level 🚀

Through the years we’ve talked TEDx and leveraging more speaking for her business but recently what made her pull the trigger was writing her book!

We started working on hee Signature Talk and it’s been amazing to see it all come together 🥰

Curious what Story to Stage could do for you? Let’s connect!

10/02/2026

9 speakers. 20 minutes each. Topics ranging from leadership to AI to mental health. And a room full of people listening closely and offering feedback.

What a cool experience to be part of!

Congratulations to my friend Marty Dickinson Marty Dickinson for bringing this event to life and creating a space where speakers could share their work, receive thoughtful feedback, and hear from industry experts about where their presentations could be a great fit.

Congratulations to every speaker who took the stage - and a special shoutout to Victoria Wright and Carey Overstreet, the two women I had the pleasure of coaching! ❤️ It was so rewarding to see the work we did together come to life in front of an audience.

As a speaking strategist, I loved watching presentations across such different subjects. Giving specific written feedback also pushed me to articulate what was working, why it worked, and what could make a message even stronger.

A few observations I’m taking with me:

• A strong opening creates a thread to follow. A story, image, or metaphor becomes even more powerful when it connects the talk from beginning to end.

• Make your main message easy to recognize—and remember. State it clearly and reinforce it throughout. Give the audience language they can take with them.

• Give each point a distinct purpose. Clear transitions help listeners understand how the ideas build on each other.

• Let stories illustrate the lessons. A specific moment can help an audience understand and feel a concept more deeply than a definition alone.

• Make participation purposeful. An audience interaction that reinforces the message can help people remember it long after the talk ends.

• Use delivery to support the message. Your pacing, pauses, movement, and visuals all shape how the audience experiences your ideas.

I left feeling encouraged by the speakers and more confident in my own ability to offer useful, specific feedback after two years of helping people develop their talks 🙏🏻🩷

Watching other people use their voices is also an opportunity to keep growing in how I use mine.

What makes a talk stay with you after you leave the room

09/29/2026

Honest question: where is the line between demonstrating expertise and creating insecurity so you can sell the solution? 🤔

Someone once heard me speak, then told me my website didn’t reflect my level of expertise - and that she could help me fix it.

I’ve also had people from the audience come to me after hearing me sing, saying they could teach me voice projection techniques….

Today, someone told me a speaking coach had said her presentation sounded like ChatGPT - then offered to help her improve it.

Maybe both observations were accurate. Maybe this is just a more direct marketing style than mine. But my instinct is to ask permission before critiquing someone’s work, especially when I plan to follow the criticism with an offer.

So where do you draw the line? 😶‍🌫️

Is unsolicited feedback fair if it’s honest and potentially useful? Does it become manipulative when the person giving it stands to make a sale? Would you offer the same observation if there were no financial opportunity attached? Is this confident marketing - or manufacturing insecurity?

I believe in helping people see gaps they’re too close to notice. That’s part of what experts do. But there’s a difference between illuminating a gap and creating a wound so you can sell the bandage.

Curious how others approach this - especially those of you whose work involves evaluating someone’s brand, messaging, strategy, or performance.

09/23/2026

Would an extra set of experienced eyes on your presentation help you see something you might be too close to notice? 👀

One of my strongest skills as a speaking strategist is spotting the small thing that can make a big difference.

I was reminded of that this week when I gave a speaker a few minutes of feedback on an upcoming presentation. Afterward, she told me those few observations had already shifted how she was going to approach the entire talk.

And I realized this skill actually started developing long before I became a speaking expert.

During my master’s degree at CU Denver, I worked at their Writing Center. Students would walk in with an argumentative essay, personal statement, or paper I had never seen before — and we had 30 minutes together.

I had maybe two or three minutes to understand what they were trying to accomplish and start identifying what would make the biggest difference.

At first, I found that incredibly challenging. Eventually, it trained me to look for things like:

-Where are you losing me?

-What’s taking too long to get to?

-What’s actually the most interesting idea here — and are you burying it?

-What could be removed, reframed, or reordered to make the whole thing stronger?

Years of coaching speakers have sharpened that instinct even further. And I’ve realized that sometimes a speaker doesn’t need months of coaching.

Sometimes you need an experienced set of eyes on ONE important thing.

Here’s something you can hire me for:

👉🏻Bring me your keynote, workshop, pitch, or presentation and give me an hour.

I’ll help you identify what’s working, what isn’t, what you may be too close to notice, and the specific changes I’d make to strengthen your message and the way it lands.

This is especially useful if you have something coming up and you’re thinking:

“I know this could be stronger. I just can’t tell what it needs.”

If that’s you, comment EYES below or message me and I’ll send you the details 🙂🫰🏼

09/15/2026

The Spanish Networking Saga Continues… 🇧🇷🇺🇸🇪🇸

A few days ago I shared about challenging myself to attend an all-Spanish networking meeting and asked: ¿Cuál es tu siguiente brinco?

Today I took another one. 😅

This time we met in person at a café. Speaking Spanish on Zoom is one thing. Walking into a room, having actual conversations, exchanging business cards, and trying to express yourself with no mute button or Google Translate nearby? 😂 Different experience entirely.

Did I speak perfect Spanish? No. Did a few English words sneak in when my brain refused to produce the Spanish equivalent? Absolutely. 😂

But I talked to people. Exchanged cards. Made connections. I even met someone who works in communication and sales — we joked that maybe we can help each other: Spanish for me, English for him.

Then I looked across the café and noticed a stage. And a microphone.

Of course. 😂

Each of us stepped up to give our elevator pitch. When my turn came I joked that I’d much rather sing for everyone than introduce myself in Spanish. 🤣 But I did it. Apparently being uncomfortable has become one of my hobbies.

My favorite moment came at the very end. One of the participants asked if he could pray for all of us. So there we were, standing in a circle in the middle of this café, holding hands with people I’d just met, thanking God for our families, our businesses, His provision and His blessings.

I did not expect that. And somehow it felt like the perfect ending.

I’ve been thinking about how visibility isn’t only about being seen by more people — sometimes it’s about intentionally becoming visible to new ones. New communities, new relationships, new rooms. For me right now, one of those rooms is the Hispanic business community here in Colorado.

I don’t know what will come from it yet. Maybe clients. Maybe collaborations. Maybe friendships. Definitely better Spanish. 😂

But I know I’m supposed to keep showing up — imperfectly, curiously, and willing to connect.

The saga continues. 🇧🇷❤️

Next time I’m preparing both an elevator pitch and a song. 🎤😂

09/15/2026

A Brazilian girl singing one of the greatest American classics 🇧🇷🇺🇸🎤

“At Last” has been covered by some of the most incredible voices in music, and getting to sing it on this stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts felt pretty special. ✨

Growing up in São Paulo listening to American standards with my dad, I don’t think I could have imagined this.

Covers Músicas Br, essa brasileira em Denver também adora um cover. 😉🇧🇷

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