Meg Bucaro
Meg Bucaro is a communication strategist, author, and college faculty who is passionate about empowering clients to perform at their highest level by implementing powerful communication behaviors to increase their influence.
Meg Bucaro is a communications strategist, author, keynote speaker, trainer and college faculty who is passionate about empowering clients to perform at their highest level by communicating with power and influence. Whether Meg is working with clients on how to communicate with confidence and authenticity, or how to increase likeability, credibility and influence, Meg brings her expertise, sense of humor and passion to each class, session and event!
Earning her Master's Degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University, she has taught Communication Studies in higher education since 2001. Her professional speaking career was launched in 2010 and began to coach and work with law enforcement professionals in her Law Enforcement Boot Camp. Soon thereafter her work with attorney’s began showing them on how best to increase influence in the courtroom. Her clients now include those in healthcare, technology, financial services, insurance, education, sales, politics as well as the practice of law and law enforcement.
Meg is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), a past President of the Illinois Chapter of NSA, and serves on the National Alumni Board of her alma mater, Loras College, in Dubuque, IA.
When it comes to kicking back, Meg enjoys time with her family, soaking in the Midwest weather on her patio with a cocktail and a good book or going for a jog while listening to her favorite 90's rap tunes. Any given Sunday in the fall, this avid Chicago Bears fan can be found cheering on her beloved Bears (no matter how dismal their record has been).
Put Your Big Girl Pants On- and Other Power Moves to Increase Influence
We spend most of our working hours communicating without purpose. Then wonder why we don't secure that client, receive the promotion or command the room like we’d like! This program will show how our communication behaviors dictate our future success and how women can easily show up with purpose, power and influence!
Human beings are judged everyday by how we show up, personally and professionally. Our communication style -what we say, how we say it- has become the basis for how others view us and ultimately treat us. Take charge of your personal and professional future by learning how to communicate with precision intent for dynamic growth!
Participants will learn how to:
- Increase awareness of how our communication behaviors dictate how others view us and treat us
- Show up confidently (and why that is important)
- How to adopt specific body language techniques to increase your influence
- Control any fears of speaking in front of others
- Communicate purposefully in both formal and informal situations
At the close of the program, attendees will report:
- Increased awareness of how their communication behaviors affect other's perceptions and the influential impacts on their career.
- Increased ability to implement specific techniques to communicate confidence, expertise and influence.
Why the Superwoman Ideal is Costing Women Their Health and Happiness…and What to Do About It!
Why do women today feel pressure to “do it all” and do it perfectly? Is there a danger to buying into a superwoman ideal?
Meg is passionate about helping women free themselves of the unrealistic expectations of the Superwoman Ideal. Striking the right balance of research, candid reflections, humorous stories and ‘low-stress’ engaging activities, Meg’s program brings to light the intrinsic value of self-worth in every woman, thus placing the quest for perfection in a healthier perspective.
Audience will learn:
- How the quest for perfection is impacting women negatively
- How to avoid the dangers of the Superwoman Syndrome
- Sensible solutions to bring calm to chaos for the busiest woman’s schedule
- How to become more aware of negative messaging and what to do about it
- How to have a few laughs along the way
Gaining Influence in the Courtroom
The following programs are suggested as a 3-part series but flexible to address client's needs for the greatest opportunity for growth.
- Body Language in the Courtroom - How Non-Verbal Language Influences Courtroom decision makers.
- Witness Preparation: How to prep willing and reluctant witnesses
- Opening and Closing: The Why and How behind Storytelling during a Jury Trial.
While these programs are always customized by client's greatest needs, attorneys have found this series to be an eye-opener on the difference that effective presentation skills in court can make on a trial outcome.
Your presentation on “Why the Superwoman Ideal is Costing Us Our Health and Happiness—and What to Do About It,” was extraordinary. Your willingness to be transparent and authentic caused me both tears and laughter. What a gift. You “fed” over 200 people today with your message. These people range from folks just starting their careers to executives in Fortune 500 companies. We’ve had incredible feedback at all levels. Well done. You truly have a gift of articulation.
Global Women’s Leadership Forum
I would highly recommend Meg as a speaker. I had the pleasure of hosting her for a Multi-Chamber Women’s Luncheon and Meg brought relevant, real life and at times humorous examples of the challenges that women face trying to live up to the “Super Woman” Ideal. Meg has several programs that will resonate with your audience. Consider Meg as your next speaker, you will not be disappointed!
Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce
…this was by far the best presentation of the day. Awesome content to help us all communicate better!!
Women’s Day of Enrichment | March 2024
Such an informative speech I took so much out of it. It is such a relatable speech that I felt like she was taking directly to me. I loved it!
Women’s ERG Chicago event | August 2023
Meg is an excellent speaker coach. She worked one-on-one to prepare me for a presentation that included the CEO & President of a Fortune 500 company, divisional presidents, 2,000 colleagues and a couple of Sharks (Shark Tank). Meg helped me communicate with confidence, own my space and still have my natural personality come through. Don’t wait for the “big” presentation to work with Meg. She’s a tremendous resource that can help at all points of your career.
Director & Counsel (at time of services)
Governmental Affairs, Gallagher & Bassett Services, Inc.
Meg provided communication skills training to the assistant state’s attorneys in my office. Her training programs were well received by my ASAs, even those with 20+ years of experience. Topics included body language in the courtroom, witness preparation, and storytelling during opening and closing. I encourage any State’s Attorney to hire Meg to help their ASAs up their game in the courtroom with improved communication skills.
State’s Attorney | Kane County, Illinois
Put Your Big Girl Pants On...
