Meet
Rhonda Khan
After working as a speech-language pathologist and professional actor for over a decade, I founded Simply Speech Solutions to help people transform their lives by becoming powerful communicators. Using techniques from speech pathology, theatrical performance, and mindfulness, Simply Speech Solutions will revolutionize the way you communicate. You'll find your voice, embrace the joy of speaking, and unleash your true potential.
I believe that:
Everyone’s voice and story matters. Anyone can enjoy public speaking, even if you’re anxious and think “it’s not your thing.”
Public speaking is not about you, but how you serve your audience. Even seasoned speakers must learn this.
It’s never too late to start improving your public speaking skills, and you’re never too experienced to get better.
Many of my techniques are backed by science to support your growth. But you must do the inner work to believe you belong in that room.
My approach incorporates quantified goals, organization, and structure, while also freeing your creativity and your own unique voice. Together, we will develop an amazing talk that feels authentic to you. My goal is for you to feel not only confident, but excited to share your message.
My Journey
Though I’ve performed and spoken on stages across the country, finding my own voice was no simple task:
I grew up a shy, awkward kid who wanted to be heard but felt frozen with the fear of being judged. I spoke in ways that were not authentic to who I was and did not serve me. I felt anxious when speaking in a group, and my voice and body language screamed “low self esteem and people pleaser”
I got fed up with constantly being ignored, disrespected, and misunderstood. Through my training as an actor and speech pathologist, I became aware of the behaviors and thoughts that were limiting me, and I began to challenge myself to make changes. Soon, my shyness turned to engagement, my confidence overshadowed my insecurities, and my fear evolved into power. Now I take what I’ve learned and use it to empower others to find their voice.
More about me
I am from the south side of Chicago (Chi-Town stand UP!) and have called Brooklyn home for the last 8 years.
I’m the mommy of a 3-year-old who thinks he’s 33.
I am the writer and performer of the one-woman show FOOD, a rhythmic tale of my journey finding peace with food, my body, and myself.
I share a birthday with Dr. Maya Angelou, always have a Brené Brown book in my hand, and have a PhD in Beyoncé.
Listen to my podcast Oversharing with Rhonda!
Discover my approach
Authentic
I’m not here to change who you are, but to find the best way to help you present yourself. This is about YOU finding the best version of YOUR voice.
Energetic
You'll learn techniques to make people sit up and listen because your words are important. I want you to feel excited about speaking, even if you're feeling anxious. We'll give you methods to energize yourself, and your audience.
Liberating
We acknowledge anxiety and use actionable skills to work through it. Your fear is not going to limit you from being a good presenter. We’ll free up those blocks and help you to move through them so that you can land your audience.
What clients are saying:
Rhonda is a transformative powerhouse. She’s got an incredible gift for bringing out the best in every single person she works with. Layer by layer, Rhonda peels back the passion behind your message and helps you expose it in a way that will reach your audience. Working with her will give you insight, confidence, and clarity in a way that you will not find with any other coach.”
— Lindsay Hotmire, Lindsay Hotmire Creative
I've struggled with anxiety and finding my own voice in public speaking for years. Rhonda coached me through uncovering what was beneath my anxieties and helped me to release control, channel my confidence, and speak with authenticity. She is so intuitive and open-minded and her approach is holistic, thoughtful, and practical. Rhonda is a blast to work with, and I know the lessons I took from working with Rhonda will serve me well beyond my public speaking career.
-Emma Alpert, Deputy Director, Just Vision
Rhonda is an amazing public speaking coach. Because of her coaching, I gave a solid talk that audience members were raving about afterwards, calling it the best presentation of the day. If you are serious about elevating your public speaking skills, Rhonda is the coach for you!
-Cynthia Pong, Feminist Career Strategist, Embrace Change