My Mission, My Story

About Kerry Barrett
I faced my fear so I can help you face yours
With more years of experience than seem possible for someone so young-looking (oh, go on…), I’ve become known for overcoming a massive and debilitating fear of public speaking and using that experience to help clients break through mindset issues and cultivate their video X-factor, or what I call Video IQ (VIQ).
About that Fear
My fear of public speaking wasn’t a rational fear. It crippled me — sending me into the proverbial fetal position, paralyzed by anxiety and insecurity. So, how did I end up with a 20+ year career in the news business, speaking to an audience of millions every day and even winning an Emmy®?
It started with a childhood spent overseas. I was always interested in learning about other people — their cultures, how they lived and their personal stories. This influenced not only my career path in communications, but also my innate ability to recognize interesting stories in others. Basically, when you go to school for Speech and Communication Studies, you have no choice but to face your public-speaking phobia.
Over time, with a lot of hard work and a large splash of self-confidence, I didn’t just kick that once crippling fear to the curb, I turned it into one of my core strengths.
MY PASSION &
The Reason I Do This

My clients often say that I’m the cheerleader they need (without the pom-poms) and my relationships with them are the reason I get out of bed in the morning, well…that and my 4 year-old needing breakfast.
Some of my proudest moments as a media trainer and video coach are:
- When a client broke through their obstacles as a video creator and saw revenue grow by 50%
- Pivoting during the pandemic to a business model of helping clients introduce themselves through video, and without knowing what “P&L” or “scaling a business” even meant
Awards



I earned my real degree, a BA in Communications from Clemson (Go Tigers!) and an MA in Telecommunications from the University of Florida (Go Gators!).
I live in Sparta, NJ with my husband, three children, and our very old dog, and when I’m not helping my clients become video rockstars, you can find me outside, hiding from my children. Or drinking at the local bar (these are kind of the same thing).
TESTIMONIALS
The reviews are in!
Clients love working with Kerry

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