Presentation Training and Keynote Addresses

Every training session is tailored to meet the unique goals of the group or individual. All coaching sessions will include:

Composing and conducting your script
Getting to know your audience
Using salient anecdotes to illuminate your topic
The art of storytelling
Tools for speech and voice clarity
The power of body language
How to overcome stage fright and translate it into confidence
Making the most of Q and A
Dealing with “that person” in the audience
Weaning yourself from PowerPoint

Accent Modification Training

Accent Modification for speakers of English as a second language, or people with strong regional accents. One-on-one or small group trainings will include:

Detailed analysis of speech and voice patterns
Training of inflectional patterns for naturalness and confidence.
In-depth articulation training for conversation and public speaking

Be sure to also see: We Don’t Have an Accent in the Northwest – or do We? KPLU’s I Wonder Why?, December 1, 2011.

Speech Writers’ Consultation

For clients with unique dialects or accents. Sandy will work with speech writers to provide detailed suggestions for enhancing a speakers’ strengths, and
downplaying pronunciation challenges. The consultation will include:

Detailed phonetic analysis of a client’s speech and vocal patterns
A written report to the speech writer detailing the client’s speech strengths and challenges
Suggestions and examples on how to phonetically balance a the presentation or speech for optimal, articulate, confident delivery.

Professional/Medical School Interviews

Trainings are one-on-one and will include:

Defining individual interview goals
Researching your future employer/medical school
Researching your interviewer (where possible)
Learning tools for speech and voice clarity
Learning the art of storytelling
Interviewing posture and nonverbal communication

Telephone Training

A friendly, clear, articulate conversation over the telephone inspires confidence in the listener. Trainings will include:

Tools for enhancing voice and speech
Tools for sounding friendly even when you don’t feel it!
Approaches to maintaining energy in the voice
Do’s and don’ts when talking with hard-of-hearing clients
Strategies for being organized without sounding hurried
Tools for making sure that your clients hang up feeling confident