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From quiet expertise to commanding presence.

Training for Teams

I specialize in tailoring corporate training sessions that range from an afternoon (three hours of content) to a full retreat (12 hours of content), designed to enhance storytelling capabilities and boost confidence through tactical presentation exercises.

This training is ideal for large companies looking to align employees with core organizational values, start-ups eager to refine their narratives, or technical teams eager to foster a culture of more competent communicators.

Transform how your team communicates with Authentalk's corporate training solutions.

Coaching for Individual Clients

UCLA law school's mock trial team has been ranked #1 nationally since 2019. Over 30 coaches have been handpicked and entrusted with maintaining this team’s stellar reputation.

They’re all lawyers, naturally…except me.

The reason the top trial advocacy program in the world trusted me to help them earn their coveted national championship is because they know what I bring to the table: universally powerful communication coaching.

I coach smart but shy professionals (think managers, physicians, engineers, and tech experts) how to nail internal communications, interviews, pitching, podcasting, speechwriting, and spontaneous speaking in hourly sessions.

My championship competition strategies are what help executives win funding, client trust, and high-stakes presentations — not just trophies.

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The Case for Change

1) The research is crystal-clear: to be seen and respected as a leader, improving your communication skills is paramount.

2) Three out of four people fear public speaking. Many are too paralyzed by this fear to ever speak help. Some executives even bring in outside speakers to communicate on their behalf.

3) Maybe it’s because we tend to hate the sound of our own voice so much that we’re reluctant to make it dynamic. Or don’t know where to hold our hands. Or how to use the room. Or speak without notes. Or simplify our technical knowledge for the audience.

4) It might be because we’re too frightened of feedback.

5) But in this rapidly evolving corporate world, you can’t afford to wait to improve your organization’s communication skills. A study of over 400 companies revealed that poor communication costs even smaller companies over $400,000 every year—and large companies a stunning $62.4 million.

6) Thankfully, soft skills training pays for itself. A University of Michigan study indicates that communication training may yield a 250% net return on investment.

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