Barb and Mike, thank you very much for presenting yesterday.  It is extremely difficult to co-facilitate effectively.  In my 30-year career I don't believe that I've witnessed a more effective co-facilitated session. Co-facilitation requires a great deal of trust, chemistry and humility. When it "comes together" it's like a symphony, when it doesn't - a disaster.

-Steve Horner, Founder and President,  DelawareValley Consulting Group

"The speech coaching I received gave me the confidence to go before large professional groups and relay my message on tree preservation. At one time I shied away from public speaking opportunities, now I embrace them."

— John Studdy, Arborist Representative, Bartlett Tree Experts,

“I wanted to thank you both for all the help you have given my colleague and I over the last few months. What we brought to you was basically some photos arranged in PowerPoint. However, when we finished we had a real professional presentation that clearly told a story! Your feedback really made the difference. Not only was it delivered in a professional, non-threatening manner, but it was information we could incorporate immediately to make improvements in our presentation style. There were plenty of pointers throughout the sessions that helped refine the delivery and content of our presentation. We will definitely be using CommunicationsPro.com to prepare for future speaking engagements.”

— Susanne Hanson, Business Development, Wallace Associate,

“Thanks for your coaching. Judy’s (Vrendenburgh, President/CEO) nationally broadcast speech was a big success. Thanks again.”

—Karen Mudd, (former) Communications Director,
    Big Brothers Big Sisters, Philadelphia

"Speech coaching helped me at a critical time in the growth of our (former) company CDNow. In three sessions, I felt more confident and relaxed in front of my employees, shareholders and the general public. I would recommend speech coaching for any entrepreneur. It helps you to get your message across, which is critical to success."

—Jason Olim, former President of CDNow

Mike Smith was very helpful in coaching me to become President of the Shriners Fraternity. I owe him a debt of gratitude for his ability to organize my thoughts and work with me to make more effective presentations.

Mike Kelly, Past President Lu Lu Shriners

“Working with Barb was easy and enjoyable. She nurtured my confidence and skills so I could confront a presentation as a rewarding, enjoyable experience instead of wasting my energy on feeling fearful! I introduced gestures, props and entertainment to my presentation in addition to using clear, simple yet engaging slides. Barb kindly sat in on a presentation which was a comfort and showed great support. After being congratulated by numerous colleagues on my excellent presentation, I am now excited at the prospect of finding another speaking engagement to put my skills into practice again.”

-Kirsty Halliday, Director of Environmental Programs, SCA Americas

 

"Boot camp was very effective for me... in everyday life my profession deals with a narrow, technical area of medicine. As a result I spend much time using a narrow vocabulary and have lost touch with writing and utilizing different communications styles. By applying the techniques I have learned in Boot Camp, I feel more at ease in public and personal speaking situations. It is very important to me to continue to learn how to develop, expand and express my thoughts and information to my patients and colleagues through various types of media"

-C.K. , after public speaking boot camp