Clarisse Nichole (Saam), ACC in

Clarisse Nichole (Saam), ACC

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Speaking and Performance Coach at Coaching by Clarisse
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Clarisse Saam is an Executive Presence Coach who founded Coaching by Clarisse and the Steady in the Spotlight™ framework. Leveraging 12 years in leadership development at EY and a degree from San José State University, she helps leaders at firms like Snowflake improve their communication, delivery, and stage presence. People describe her as energetic, uplifting, and engaging.

Outside of coaching, Clarisse is a classically trained singer and actress with over 30 years of stage experience in the Bay Area. A self-described "theatre nerd, " she continues to audition for and perform in shows, blending her passion for performance with her professional life. She has also sung the national anthem for professional sports teams.

Unique fact: Clarisse uses her extensive background in performance arts, including the Meisner Technique, to help business leaders become more dynamic presenters.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Speaking and Performance Coach
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Public Speaking
As a TEDx mentor and keynote coach, she frequently posts about mastering elevator speeches, handling unexpected mishaps during talks, and crafting compelling narratives for presentations.
Executive Presence
Her coaching practice, Steady in the Spotlight™, is built around helping executives and founders combine authenticity with stage presence to communicate with calm, clarity, and conviction.
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Career

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1-2024
Speaking and Performance Coach
Coaching by Clarisse
4-2012 - 3-2024
Learning & Development Specialist
EY
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Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Science
San José State University
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