Executive Speech Coach
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“Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has a growing need to engage political and scientific decision makers, as well as other key stakeholders. We hired Jan as part of an effort to help staff confidently and effectively communicate these complex research. Jan spent considerable time with senior Laboratory leadership and did a tremendous job improving the communication and presentation skills of our staff. She is highly skilled and we recommend her to others facing similar issues as ours.”
Jacqueline Fernette
Communications and External Relations
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
”It went 5 times better than I could have possibly imagined. Rave reviews from all. Everyone was alert and participated. You have made such a significant difference in my presentation skills. Thanks for all your help.”
John Hennessy, CEO
Nuprecon
Snoqualmie, WA
"Thanks for all your help. Jan’s approach is infectious and she’s not judgmental. She helped me with organization and becoming a more confident speaker."
Craig Shafer, President of Board
Seattle Visitors and Convention Bureau
Seattle, WA
"Jan, With all your help I feel I have crested over a wave and become a strong teacher and speaker. I taught a 8 hour course and a 2 hour course in London. Wow! Everything went so smoothly! I feel so confident! Thank you so much for your wonderful help!"
David Beckstead,
Rated as one of
Top Ten Wedding Photographers in World
Kettle Falls, WA
"I've applied your coaching most recently to an MIT Forum; currently applying it to an organizatonal restructuring. I valued the specific presentation steps and the informal and wide ranging topics we covered. The audience analysis checklist is particularly useful."
Marilyn Quadrel, Pacific Northwest Labs, Dir.of Strategic Planning Pacific National Labs
Richland, WA.
”Jan brings a holistic perspective to communications, incorporating audience and speaker psychology, body language and voice training, building on her long experience in the field. Whether is large presentations or small group discussions, Jan’s coaching can go a long way towards building confidence and increasing effectiveness.”
Sonu Aggarwal
Group Program Mgr.
Microsoft, Redmond, WA
"Successful meeting! Your coaching regarding audience focus and your encouragement have been the two most valuable aspects of the training. Your are a GREAT teacher!"
Dr. Allan Alexander, Financial Director
Zymogenetics
Seattle, WA
"We had a great meeting. Have gotten nothing but good feedback on my comments. Most helpful part from you was the general setup that I took too much for granted and then the work you did in organizing my presentation and getting me off to a good start and finish. Video taping is brutal but so honest."
Paul Foltz, Ex. VP
Banner Bank
"Very insightful and helped add a personal element to my persentation. I really feel I can connect with my audience."
Todd Flynn, CPA, CFP®
Sagemark Wealth Management
Kirkland, WA
"From start to finish, Jan has changed everything for me, from taking control to the importance of the voice. I feel absolutely more compelling and credible. Your work makes a difference! Mexico was a hit! I love speaking!"
Paige Kernan
Paige Kernan Company
Santa Barbara, CA
"Jan is a great teacher and knows how to drill down and set task. I've been convinced of the power of the voice tone. Good material."
Bill Grady, CEO
KLB Construction
Mulkilteo, WA
“Thank you for all of your excellent coaching. My presentation in LA was fantastic and I hit all the marks! I walked myself through all of the steps prior too and had a most enjoyable time. “
Tim Close, Director
Tacoma Museum of Glass
Tacoma, WA
“My presentation went quite smooth. The audience was very interested in my topic. I think they recognized the hard work and the big effort of my area of responsibility and also the personal effort due to the fact that English is not my first language. I also received several emails mentioning how good the presentation was. I got a great value from our two day seminar.”
Ricardo Leal, Int. Finance
John Deere Credit, Business Development
Johnston, Iowa
"You are amazing at what you do, and I’m looking forward to taking what I learned forward into the presentation and beyond."
Chris Perkins , Developer
Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro
Renton, WA
“The convention was outstanding! I felt more comfortable than ever before. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, heart and expertise with me.”
Melissa Soete, President
Sensaria
Life Sciences |
"I suspect your background in film and television serves as a "strategic advantage" for you in coaching technical people. I think this connection helped you challenge our people to critically evaluate their communication skills and consider creative techniques to enhance their leadership abilities. Our staff members appreciated the tools you provided for managing fears and anxieties."
Geoffrey E. Roach, Sr Director, H R
Targeted Genetics
Seattle, WA
" You were the perfect solution to the problem. It's hard to believe that in just two days people gained confidence, were willing to try things they had previously been to insecure to try and had fun in the process. I can tell you how positive the feedback has been. Consider the a huge thanks for a job that was brilliantly done."
Debbie DeGabrielle
Malcolm Clark/Stimson Lane Winery
Woodinville, WA
"Your wisdom, guidance and expertise proved to be a winning combination for me and for Sonus Pharmaceuticals.One of our objectives this year was to broaden our "communication team" to allow for the delivery of our promising story to investors. Having you on our team enabled us to achieve this objective. I am one happy client!"
Richard J. Klein, CFO
Sonus Pharmaceuticals
Bothell, WA
"You were able to identify specific areas that needed emphasis in the workshops and as a result your instructions and materials were uniquely relevant. The scientists you coached were significantly improved in delivery skills and more responsive to the audience."
Philip J. Morrissey, Ph.D.
Immunex Corporation
Seattle, Washington
Technology/Engineering |
"Your content, delivery, expertise and professionalism were greatly appreciated by all those who had the good fortune to attend your sessions. You can add charming and fun to your next speaking introduction list of adjectives, after they list all of your theatrical and intellectual talents and accomplishments."
Patricia Hayling Price
IBM Worldwide Market Intelligence Conf.,
Armonk, NY
"Our presentation for 10 years of follow-on work with one of our most important clients was a major success. You helped us condense a lot of technical information into a package that met incredibly restrictive requirements by our client. Your coaching of our style of delivery was also much appreciated and your use of video tape feedback was very effective."
Vivianne C. Larkin, Vice President
URS Greiner
Seattle, WA
"Everyone enjoyed the sessions, but most importantly, gained a great deal of insight into presenting themselves more effectively in their public speaking engagements. Your drills on audience analysis, defining one's image, and preparing in advance were very practical. Similarly, the feedback during the videotaping exercise helped participants focus on their main points and be more concise. As the attached comments indicate, your training was excellent in all respects."
Mark Peterson, VP of Public Relations
Marchex, Inc.,
Seattle,WA
Government |
" Our skills and insight in audience analysis, preparation
of presentation packages, and presentation style were greatly enhanced.
These techniques have proved to be immediately beneficial to all
the participants. The care take to tailor this course to our specific
requirements was evident during the one-on-one sessions. You met
the challenges we presented you and exceeded our expectations."
James F. Soeder, Chief Electrical
Systems
NASA/Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio
"Jan was extremely effective in pointing out strengths and weaknesses,
and was very personable and practical. Jan uses personal anecdotes with
lots of humor so that the students learn a great deal from her presentations.
Without exception, all wanted to have more time with the class."
Dr. Winona Victery,
Sr. Science Policy Adv.
Region 9, Environmental Protection Agency
San Francisco, CA
"My State of the Laboratory address was an unprecedented
success and an occasion I will long remember with pride and
satisfaction. But these results were far from being guaranteed.
At our first meeting, you quickly set about establishing the necessary
rapport for a comfortable, effective working relationship, and I believe
that has a lot to do with my progress. You coached me to a new level of confidence."
W.R. Wiley, PhD., Director
Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Richland, WA
Financial |
"I gave 6 seminars between Monday and Tuesday. My confidence
level has shot through the roof... it felt terrific. Many of the
pointers you gave me adjust well to the type of audience I
am working with. Again I am very grateful. "
Rafael Nieto,VP
United Bank of Switzerland
San Juan, Puerto Rico
"Your management of the Speaker Ready Room was
instrumental in helping our 325 internationally renowned
speakers prepare for their presentations to a demanding
audience of heads of state, ambassadors, central bankers
and CEOs from nearly 100 countries. I personally know of
several potential crisis you were able to avert due to your
tact, diplomacy, and experience in assessing situations and
acting with decisiveness."
Carl R. Berndtson, Senior Vice President
World Economic Development Congress
Washington, D.C.
Phone Consulting |
"After
my information-packed phone sessions with Jan, I lost the anxiety and gained full
confidence in my ability to deliver an impressive presentation."
Annie
L. Moss Matrix Services
SunGard Higher Education
Ruston, LA
"Thank
you for the outstanding professional coaching we did by phone. The many tips gave
me the confidence I needed to do my very first benefit auction for over 1000 people.
It could not have gone any better."
Ben Lange
Dallas, TX