The Foundations of Advanced Communications
Whether you are a new manager learning essential communication skills or a seasoned mid-level professional polishing your skills for career promotion, you will learn proven techniques to master impactful communication for your roles.
Master your composure
embody executive presence
develop vocal techniques
engage your audience
create your presentations
prepare practice perform
Beginner Speakers
Learn techniques to manage your speaking experience
- Get unstuck from speaking fear! Instantly disrupt your reactivity to speaking fear when stress strikes.
- Stand up and shine as a speaking performer! Approach speaking with a new set of tools that experts routinely use for powerful speaking.
- Speak with power! Confident speakers are defined as being well seen and well heard. Learn expert techniques to optimize your vocal delivery and executive presence.
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Intermediate and Advanced Speakers
Refine your language skills and cultivate connections
- Create an impactful listening experience! Create an unscripted presentation experience that captivates your audience through impromptu speaking.
- Get to the point! Engage listeners’ attention from your first word with a compelling message that aligns with their needs.
- Be memorable! Leave a lasting impression with your audience by curating a memorable takeaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laura ensures total transformation of your speaking skills and communication confidence.
Can you guarantee private coaching will transform my speaking skills?
The short answer is yes. Coaching isn’t a service, it’s a partnership. This means I’m as invested in your success as you are. Clients who are willing to do the work develop a powerful physical presence, and a dynamic vocal delivery that will serve them well in any situation.
As a licensed and certified speech voice pathologist, with over 17 years experience as an Executive Speech Coach, the methods I employ are based on scientifically proven techniques. My process starts with a Discovery Interview to assess your needs, goals, and level of motivation.
- Can you commit to upholding your end of the coaching agreement?
- Will you trust me to help you achieve better speaking technique?
- Are you ready to show consistency and accountability during our sessions?
- Will you practice on your own time?
I’m ready to do the work. Are you?
Please explain the details of your coaching programs?
From day one, you will learn proven techniques to become an advanced level presenter. I am firm believer that a multi-sensory coaching experience offers the best opportunity for lifelong transformation.
It’s not enough to WHAT to do to build communication confidence. You need to know WHY you are doing what I’m coaching and HOW to successfully and seamlessly implement the techniques in your daily communication.
Coaching involves a combination of the following.
- In-person coaching on Zoom or sessions at my office (for local clients when requested).
- On-site practice at the venue for real-time performances where audiences are expected to participate.
- Online supplementary coaching videos and self-guided questionnaires to reinforce concepts coached each week. I will enroll you in Teachable to access these courses.
- Daily text message check-ins on techniques application and use. I expect replies each to my check-ins.
- Weekly video reels are posted on social media and YouTube that reviews concepts covered in coaching.
What is the time commitment for coaching?
I offer a three-week and a six-week coaching program to set the foundation for your communication confidence. You will commit to pre-scheduling your sessions once weekly (90min) for the duration of your program.
How do I get started?
Step one: Book a Consult and Discovery Interview
I need to learn enough about you to structure a personalized program geared toward your success. My Discovery Interview is thorough. It will include data gathered from video interview, online questionnaires, consultation with other professionals on your team (as necessary), audio and video recording samples. I use this information to create a comprehensive, customized private coaching schedule tailored to your specific needs.
Step two: Advanced Spoken Communication Analysis
I’ll propose a number of goals and outcomes you can reasonably achieve during the duration of your contract. Our coaching schedule will specify the training modules, skills development, and weekly homework.
Step three: Agreement
Once you’re ready to commit, we’ll schedule a follow-up session to review the proposed dates, times, goals, and weekly homework. Your signature on the proposed coaching schedule will serve as an official Agreement for Services. Payment in full is required on the first date of service.
Will I get a refund if I don’t like the classes?
No. I can’t issue refunds because my up-front Discovery process is designed to help you determine whether or not my executive coaching is right for you.
If you have any uncertainty about fully committing your time, financial investment, or trust in my coaching methodologies, I suggest that you contact me at a later date when you are ready to get started
What if I need just a few hours of consultation?
What happens if I need to cancel a scheduled session?
Getting a great outcome requires consistency. That’s why pre-scheduled sessions are key. However, if you need some flexibility, I can accommodate you. I prefer a 48-hour notice for rescheduled sessions, but I understand there could be a time when you’ll have to cancel on very short notice. You’ll never lose a session due to cancellation. We’ll simply reschedule at a date and time that will be convenient for both of us.
Why should I hire an Executive Speech Coach?
Today’s executive leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs are expected to exhibit extraordinary communication skills. If you want to take your career to the highest level, you’ll need to be able to think on your feet and sound confident and credible in every situation, every time.
As a licensed and certified speech voice pathologist who specializes in technique-focused vocal coaching, it’s my mission to make great speaking second nature to you. I can equip you with the preparation and vocal techniques to give you lifelong communication confidence.
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Lasting change to speak confidently in any difficult situation does not come easily, nor does change happen at the surface level. As a result, Laura’s continuing education has led her to acquire training and certifications from a multitude of other disciplines aside from Communication Disorders.Laura’s Speak With Power Professional Development Course emphasizes applications from speech voice science, neuroscience data, behavior modification research, breath work practice, performance arts methods, yoga science, mindfulness and visualization practices. Her expertise in these boosts her ability to successfully train you to become a proficient speaking performer.