The Eleni Group
Ann Arbor, MI

(734) 622-0522

Eleni@TheEleniGroup.com
TheEleniGroup.com

Topics:

Communication
Confidence
Frontline Skills
Speaking Skills
Stress Management
Team Building
Treatment Presentation

Eleni Kelakos, CSP

Eleni Kelakos, CSP - known as The Speaker Whisperer® - is a nationally recognized presence and presentation expert who helps leaders and speakers worldwide communicate with authenticity, confidence, and impact. Drawing from over twenty years as a professional actress and award-winning singer/songwriter, Eleni blends stagecraft with strategy to transform how people show up and speak out. As President of The Eleni Group since 2003, she’s coached teams at top organizations like General Motors, Allstate, and Little Caesar’s, and inspires audiences across the country with her powerful keynotes. A three-time bestselling author, including Charismatic Presence: Five Principles for Magnetic Presentations, Eleni’s work bridges artistry and leadership, guiding professionals to find their voice, speak their truth, and make their mark.

In this lively, practical program, Eleni Kelakos shows dental teams how to use her 5 Principles of Charismatic Presence to calm anxious patients, streamline internal communication, and deliver treatment explanations with confidence. With interactive exercises and easy-to-use tools, your team will boost connection, reduce burnout, and upgrade every patient and team conversation and presentation—one charismatic smile at a time.

This virtual training program will teach you a simple, easy-to-replicate, narrative format for putting together a short talk that is ideal for meetings, CE sessions, case presentation, and dental speaker competitions. You’ll define the topic and the elements of your talk and pinpoint the signature story that shapes it. By the close of the program, you’ll have crafted a short talk that not only teaches your audience an essential lesson or practice but moves them into feeling and action—and all in the space of ten minutes or less!

Eleni Kelakos, CSP, a.k.a. the Speaker Whisperer®, is a presence and presentation expert, and the President of The Eleni Group, established in 2003. She uses performance techniques learned over twenty years as a professional actress and award-winning, nationally touring, singer/songwriter in NYC and Hollywood to help speakers and business leaders across the globe speak & present with more authenticity, confidence, and impact.

When she’s not coaching individuals or facilitating training at companies like General Motors, Allstate, Little Caesar’s Pizza, and Kubota Tractors, Eleni practices what she preaches, firing up hearts and minds with her signature keynote presentations at conferences nationwide.

A double major in Theatre and Semiotics from Brown University, Eleni has appeared on big and little screens (e.g., Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, multiple comedic skits on Late Night With David Letterman, Beverly Hills 90210) and in theatrical productions spanning the country (Off-Broadway at La Mama E.T.C., San Diego Repertory Theater, The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis). She’s a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association, the Screen Actors Guild/A.F.T.R.A and the National Speakers Association and is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan.

An award-winning, nationally touring singer/songwriter, Eleni has produced and recorded four acclaimed music CDs—I WILL FLY, TO THE BONE, WHERE I COME FROM and TOUCH THE SKY. Her songs have been featured in the film Jill and Jac and danced to by America’s Got Talent semi-finalist Beth Ann Robinson. And she’s sung the national anthem at Shea Stadium for three (winning!) Mets games.

She is the author of three books, Touch the Sky: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth, Make Your Mark (which was a gold medal winner of the 2014 Global e-Book Awards); the 2021 #1 Amazon Bestseller/#1 Amazon Best New Release, Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide to Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership; and the 2025 #1 Amazon bestseller (and winner of Literary Titans and Firebird book awards), Charismatic Presence: Five Principles for Magnetic Presentations (released in 2025, which has recently won Literary Titans and a Firebird book awards.

Eleni lives happily with her husband, and their big, red cat, Max, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“Eleni exceeded every expectation. From the moment she took the stage, she captivated our audience with her powerful presence, engaging storytelling, and profound insights. Her ability to connect with our diverse audience was exceptional. Her approach to leadership and personal growth was both inspiring and practical. I would highly recommend Eleni Kelakos to anyone looking to bring a transformative and uplifting voice to their event.”
—J. Dorcely, Women’s Initiative of United Way, Toledo

“Eleni is a motivational, entertaining, dynamic and engaging speaker guaranteed to provide a truly outstanding presentation.”
—S. Jaksa, CEO, American Red Cross

“As the keynote speaker for our conference, Eleni was engaging and energetic. She conveyed leadership concepts seamlessly, offering concrete skills to enhance presentation and presence. Her insight, experience, and knowledge were an inspiration to our attendees and key to the success of our conference. When surveyed about what future offerings they’d like to see, an audience member wrote ‘More Eleni!’”
—M. Donnely, University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center

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Why choose Eleni?

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and renowned presence and presentation coach
Former President of the National Speakers Association of Michigan
Film and television performer as well as an award winning singer/songwriter

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