Consider.

Communicate.

Connect.

Collaborate.

Whether you're a corporate leader needing to inspire your team or a student aiming to master the art of public speaking, Midian LLC helps you unlock your true potential. Our unique approach with proven strategies ensures that no matter where you are on your public speaking journey, you'll learn how to engage, inspire, and lead with confidence. Learn how to control what you communicate. Get your message across clearly, be memorable, and most importantly – be understood. That’s the power of connection. That’s the power of Midian.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Past & Present Partnerships Include

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

- John C. Maxwell

The ability to design new and better ways, or recognize opportunities where others see problems, comes from critical thinking.

- John Baldoni

Common Sense Leadership

Turnover rates are 14.9% higher for employees who receive no feedback versus employees who received strengths feedback.

- Gallup

92% of the respondents agreed with the assertion, “Negative (redirecting) feedback, if delivered appropriately, is effective at improving performance

- Harvard Business Review

Nearly 59% of employees have experienced negative impacts of work-related stress in the past month, including a lack of interest, motivation or energy (26%), difficulty focusing (21%), and a lack of effort at work (19%).

- American Psychological Association

Creativity is or is related to 9 of the top 10 skills that global executives say is essential for 2020 and beyond.

- World Economic Forum

“Going by the book” (or detailed agenda) can decrease the amount of meeting time up to 80%.

- Cornerstone Dynamics

~~PATH 1:~~ Corporate Clients

Elevate Your Leadership, Inspire Your Teams

Our corporate workshops and speaking engagements are designed for business leaders, teams, and organizations who want to take their communication skills to the next level. Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership, team dynamics, and customer relationships.

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on workshops that focus on executive communication, leadership speaking, and team building through powerful presentations.

Tailored Speaking Engagements

Our expert speakers captivate audiences and deliver powerful messages on leadership, motivation, and transformation.

Leadership Training

Speak with clarity, power, and purpose, turning your voice into a tool for influence and change.

Differentiate Yourself as a Leader

Learn how to recognize and overcome common negative habits that develop as leaders advance, with actionable steps inspired by What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.

Elevated Presentation Skills

Master the art of audience engagement by utilizing effective verbal, vocal, and visual techniques, alongside posture and gesture strategies for powerful presentations.

Disagreeing with Dignity

Develop the self-awareness and skills necessary to navigate disagreements with respect, balancing emotion and logic to foster constructive interactions.

Active Listening

Enhance your communication by practicing active listening techniques that help you fully absorb messages and break down barriers for better stakeholder relationships.

Managing Employee Performance

Gain essential tools for managing employee performance, from setting meaningful goals to maintaining consistent feedback and utilizing appropriate disciplinary actions.

Meetings People Want to Attend

Plan purposeful meetings by considering timing, setting realistic agendas, fostering engagement, and incorporating effective visual aids for both in-person and online settings.

Client Feedback

I was impressed with her ability to connect with our employees in a way that was extremely engaging. Her approach was very different from what our employees were used to seeing in their technical courses. That seemed to have a very favorable impact on learning.

Noel D Ellis

Director, Engineering Learning and University Relations

Raytheon Intelligence & Space

I can tell you that as a small non-profit with 40 employees that we have benefitted so greatly. If you’re looking for a Communications Consultant to bring your team together, I would highly recommend Sheila from Midian.

Ed Lynch

Executive Director/Founder

Mychal’s Learning Place

She’s very encouraging and easy-going; however, at the same time, she does have a way to push people to do things that are outside of their comfort zone, which is what is needed for this type of improvement.

Larry Sartoris

Principal Systems Engineer

Raytheon Self-Protect Systems

“We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness.”

- Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Trust in leaders helped improve employee engagement by 77%.

- State of Employee Engagement

Seventy percent of employed American who give presentations agree that presentation skills are critical to their success at work.

- Forbes

60% of employees never received training for conflict resolution in the workplace. Of those who did, 95% state that the training helped them navigate workplace conflict positively and seek mutually beneficial outcomes

- CPP Global

We now have the right people in the right roles, and that is having a positive impact on customer service and return visits. The PI Behavioral Assessment pays for itself.

- Subway

Miscommunication to and between employees cost companies of 100 employees an average of $420,000 per year.

- SHRM

~~PATH 2:~~ High School and College Students

Become a Confident Public Speaker

Master the art of public speaking to set yourself up for increased success in school, your career, and beyond. Our student-focused courses are perfect for high school and college students who want to overcome stage fright, improve presentation skills, and speak with confidence in any setting.

Public Speaking Fundamentals

Learn the core skills of effective speaking, from organizing your thoughts to delivering a compelling message.

Confidence Building

Practical exercises and supportive coaching help you overcome fear and anxiety.

Career Readiness

Gain presentation skills that give you an edge in interviews, group projects, and future career growth options.

Elevated Presentation Skills

Master the art of audience engagement by utilizing effective verbal, vocal, and visual techniques, alongside posture and gesture strategies for powerful presentations.

Your Oxygen Mask

Identify and manage stress by understanding its impact on your mind and body, while creating a sustainable plan for personal well-being.

Presentation Prework

Prepare impactful presentations by defining the desired outcome, considering audience composition, and creating a strategic outline with a clear theme and visual elements.

About Midian LLC

Connecting with your audience – Whether it’s your boss, your colleagues, your clients, your spouse, your children – effective communication is at the heart of everything we do at Midian. To make a connection, you need to be understood.

Your Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice all communicate what you really need and how you really feel. When those messages aren't received the way we expect, our communication begins to break down.

At Midian LLC, we teach you how to control what you communicate. Get your message across clearly, be memorable, and most importantly – be understood. That’s the power of connection. That’s the power of Midian.

About The Owner

Midian LLC is a certified woman-owned small business founded by Sheila Miller-Nelson. With over 25 years of experience in communication and leadership coaching, Sheila has dedicated her life to helping people learn how to truly connect, fostering better relationships and enhancing leadership.

A former trainer with Dale Carnegie, Sheila’s career spans across industries, including over 15 years in the aerospace and defense sector. She holds a BA in Speech Communications and a certification in sign language interpreting, further honing her skills in audience focus and clear, concise communication. Her diverse background also includes human resources, customer service, financial auditing, and project management.When she’s not coaching or training, Sheila enjoys performing, reading thrillers, and spending time with her family.

Take the Next Step

Choose your path and let Midian LLC guide you to increased public speaking excellence. Whether you're a corporate professional or a student, we have the tools, expertise, frameworks, and passion to help you succeed.