Clear & Confident Speech Coaching

🎉Happy April Fools Day! But these communication myths? No joke.

After years of coaching professionals and teams, I've heard these myths over and over — and they hold people back every single day.

Swipe through to see which ones you've believed.

💾 Save this for the next time someone tells you great speakers are born, not made.

📩 Ready to communicate with more clarity and confidence? Book a free 15-minute consultation — link in bio.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓As we celebrate this graduation season, I am reminded how it is time well spent to purposely continue our education. Spending time and energy learning a skill or knowledge - a new program at work, a different way to converse with a friend or colleague, how to swing a golf club - is both valuable and necessary to keep your brain sharp. No matter your age. ABL - Always Be Learning

🌟Top 5 Things I Learned as the Facilitator of a Team Meeting During My Work Trip to Minneapolis 🌟

I hope these are helpful for your next team meeting! 🙌🏻

1) COMMUNICATION is Key (of course!): Teams thrive when given the chance to freely voice their opinions in a productive manner and collaborate for the greater good of the organization.

2. Leadership Encouragement Matters: When EMBOLDENED to share their thoughts & opinions by the leaders, people are eager to contribute, making discussions richer and more productive.

3. Participation Dynamics: Those who choose to stay silent stand out, reminding us how crucial it is to ENGAGE in the conversation.

4. The Power of FUN Starting each discussion session with some light-hearted activities really boosted participation in later discussions. A little fun goes a long way!

5. STORYTELLING Connects Us: Hearing team members share their real-world experiences created a vivid backdrop for our conversations and fostered deeper connections.

Game Day!

I love days like today! ♥️
After weeks of preparation with my client - by providing them with skills and practice activities, I get to sit in the back of the room and observe the transformation!

Clients seek me out wanting to affirm that their presentation skills are stellar. These are professionals who have been speaking in front of groups for years.

Often times, all it takes is a few adjustments!

Congratulations to my client today who aced his training this morning.

Where’s Your Speech Coach?

Sometimes we are hard to find! But eventually you’ll find one that will level up your communication skills!

Happy Halloween! 🎃

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Callippe Preserve Golf Course was a huge success! I am proud to be a business owner in Pleasanton, California and happy to support other businesses in the community.

How appropriate is the fortune I received after dinner last night?!

So appreciated for several reasons:
1) I work very hard on my listening skills
2) I preach/teach the importance of listening skills every day as part of my job!

Listening is NOT hearing 👂
Listening is being fully present, removing distractions, maintaining eye contact, being open-minded, avoiding interrupting, using non-verbal cues, asking clarifying & open ended questions, reflecting, respecting silence, avoiding judgement… phew!

Good news - active listening is a skill you can learn & improve!

Reach out to a pro for effective strategies.

Doors can open for you too!!

I’m onsite at a convention - and with over 80 speakers presenting over the next 3 days, I’m going to be busy!
Why should you have a speech coach on-site the days leading into a big speaking event?

- To offer advice on speaking rate, projection, tone, emphasis
- To offer a fresh perspective
- To watch body language, facial expressions, gestures
- To ease nerves!!

The goal is for all speakers to present in their own style while projecting certainly and poise.

And I’m here to make sure that happens!