Frequently Asked Questions
What is an individual coaching session like?
We’ll start by talking about how you feel about public speaking: Do you love it? Do you hate? What are hoping to get out of doing it more? Then we’ll run a section or sections of your talk and I’ll give you personalized feedback for how to take what you are doing to the next level. We’ll finish each session with an action plan for how you can build on our work together. Each session is generally 45 minutes long and can be done in-person or remotely.
How close to “finished” does my talk need to be when we work together?
We can work from wherever you are in your preparation, whether you are still organizing your content or refining a talk you’ve already given.
Are you going to rip me to shreds?
No, I am not. The heart of my approach is finding and building on your individual strengths rather than making you self-conscious about your weaknesses. I will watch you with an informed eye then give you practical, personalized tactics for improving your public speaking skills and presenting your ideas with confidence.
Can you work with my team/company/organization?
Yes, I am available for interactive workshops for groups of up to 20 people and onsite presentations about public speaking best practices.
I’m running a conference. Can you make us look good by helping my speakers do their best?
Yes, I often work with conferences and organizations to do sponsored speaker preparation. The organization hires me for a designated number of coaching sessions that they distribute to their speakers. This raises the overall level of presentations at the conference, encourages new voices and builds goodwill between presenters and the organization.
How many sessions will I need?
That’s up to you! We can do as many sessions as you need to walk into your presentation with confidence. Three sessions usually gives us time to dig into all the key components - planning content flow, building delivery, and polishing your talk - but we can do more or fewer depending on your needs.