Who benefits from public speaking coaching?

Most of us will need public speaking skills at some point in our professional career. Here are some examples of people who can benefit from private coaching and public speaking tips:

• Entrepreneurs and executives who want to speak to grow their businesses

• Best man or maid of honor who will give a wedding speech

• Professionals who speak to associations and at networking events

• Managers who give reports in meetings

• Outreach staff who speak to community groups

• Job seekers preparing for job interviews

• Supervisors who train employees

• Musicians and other performers

• Artists and craftspeople approaching galleries or boutiques

• Committee chairs who run meetings

• Anyone who has a fear of public speaking

• Anyone who wants to feel more confident and skillful on the podium

• You!

Complimentary Consultation

I offer a 30-minute consultation at no charge, where we will meet to determine what your needs are and how I might be able to help. There is no commitment required at this point. 

I ask all new clients to fill out a brief questionnaire, which helps me learn more about you, your strengths, your challenges, your expectations for the coaching relationship, and the results you are seeking. Most of all, I will want to know how committed you are to working for change.

We'll get to know each other a little bit in this first meeting; if it looks like we're a good fit, then the next step is to begin the coaching process.

Contact me to schedule your free consultation!

The Process

If we agree to move forward, we will decide on a coaching plan based on our discussion, the questionnaire, your timeframe, and which specific issues you want to work on.

I ask clients for a minimum three-session commitment. Similar to any self-improvement effort, such as starting a new exercise program, you won't see results in only one session. I want our time together to be productive and results-oriented.

After the three-session Introductory Package has been completed, you are welcome to schedule single sessions.

We'll meet as needed, according to your timeline, for an hour each session. We'll meet in person, if you live in the Santa Barbara area. If you are outside the Santa Barbara area, we will meet by phone, Skype or Google Hangout. I offer videotaping to in-person clients; if you're outside the area, feel free to videotape yourself and upload it to a password-protected site like Vimeo or YouTube.

I will come to your location! Save valuable time and travel by having sessions in your home or office, or at any location that can be quiet, private and relaxing. Please be assured that everything discussed in our meetings will be held confidential.

In between our sessions, I may assign you exercises on relaxation, breathing, voice, and other topics as needed.

I'm available by e-mail between meetings as needed.

Payment for multi-session packages is due at the first session. I accept personal checks and electronic payments for your convenience.

My speaking style is relaxed, informal and fun; my coaching style is very much the same! However, I do have expectations of my clients: I do expect that you are ready for change and willing to do the necessary work in order to achieve results.

I will not give you all the answers you are seeking; we will seek answers together. I will challenge you to push yourself past your "comfort zone" in order to find new awareness of your strengths and abilities, resilience, resourcefulness and power.

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