Why consider taking one of my courses?

Maybe these pain points resonate with you.

• You are frustrated by your pronunciation of English even though you understand others and can write well.
• Your boss has said even though you have great knowledge for your job, your team members don’t understand your presentations.
• People ask you frequently to repeat what you’ve said, and it’s getting embarrassing.
• You feel your proficiency in English has plateaued, and you are struggling to know how to use common expressions appropriately.
• Writing for your job is tough because you haven’t mastered some areas of English grammar or you are unsure how to use some words correctly.
• You desire to make advancments in your career, but you are lacking confidence when you make presentations in front of others.

How do my courses work?

Read the descriptions for each course below.  They are presented in blocks of sessions with the option of adding more at the end.  All courses are taught online at a time convenient for you.

Presentations Excellence Course

• This course is offered in a block of 10 sessions.
• We will start with a self-assessment of your communication skills and an analysis of a brief monologue or presentation.
• A tailored program will be created based upon your assessment results.
• In the remaining sessions, the main focus will be preparing a presentation that you will be giving in your work space.
• You will learn and implement practical communication strategies for your presentation, including:
  • correct pronunciation of words
  • managing your speech rate
  • projecting your voice
  • using correct intonation patterns across your message
  • refining your language use
  • presenting from a slide deck
• You will have multiple opportunities for practice with immediate feedback.
• All lessons will have specific objectives.
• You will receive weekly email conmunication from me with specific items to practice daily between sessions.
• At the end of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can share with your employer.

What are my next steps?

First, do this free speech screening.

You will record yourself in a variety of speaking  tasks.  Your results will be emailed to me.  I will analyze them and create a summary for you.

Second, schedule your free 30-minute discovery call.

I will review your results summary and discuss your needs. No further commitment is required.

Professional Education Reimbursement

Did you know my courses may qualify for reimbursement by your employer?

Speak with your manager or human resources deparment.  Some students have successfully received reimbursement for my courses from their employers.  We will work together to write and submit a proposal to your manager or human resources department requesting reimbursement as a professional development course.  You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each 20 session program that you can submit if required.