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Communication Skills

What is great communication and how do you achieve it? Communication is the ability to communicate your ideas, feelings, and intentions without being misunderstood. Your communication skills affect how the world sees you and whether your needs are met—or not. These all-important skills determine your success in business and personal relationships. Great communicators are clear and persuasive. They are assertive but not aggressive. They speak easily and confidently. Their self-esteem is strong. When conflicts arise, they handle them quickly and decisively.

Presentation Skills

Today’s audiences are smart and savvy—think TED Talks— with boring presentations. It's not enough to be an expert in your field, the president of your company, or speaking on an interesting topic. For a memorable talk, you must combine subject matter knowledge and passion for your subject—even if you’ve spoken about it many times. Your delivery must be well organized and your visuals well chosen. And everything must work together, from voice and body language to eye contact and emotional connection with your content.

Voice

Your voice impacts how people perceive you and ultimately, your business and personal success. To be heard and understood—whether face-to-face, on the phone, or during presentations—your voice must be clear and pleasant. It must reflect your meaning and intent.

Confidence

Confidence is the relationship you have with yourself—whether critical and inhibiting or compassionate and accepting.

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My boss said she saw immediate improvements
You changed the way I verbally interact professionally at work and personally. My boss said she saw immediate improvements. Our work together made me more confident to speak instead of acquiescing. I am now heard when I speak.
MartinePrincipal Regulatory Affairs SpecialistCoopervision, Inc
Deborah makes working on presentation skills fun
She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to her work. She has a knack for providing comprehensive feedback  and coaching to her students.
Janet
My confidence level has zoomed up
In my work with Deborah, I have been able to release a lot of emotional baggage / blockages that have inhibited me as a speaker. She has the ability to go at a comfortable pace while keying in on what is important to work on in the moment. She provides wonderful positive affirmation. My confidence level has zoomed up and I am much more effective and powerful as a speaker.
FeliciaSpeaker, Author, Visionary
She is patient, understanding and enjoyable
Deborah not only does helps you with the technical aspects of speaking she also works with you on the subtle, psychological factors that impact communication. She is patient, understanding and enjoyable.
Kathy LoewensternOwnerKathy Lo Knows
Deborah has a great sense of humor!
Our sessions incorporated all – from basic correct pronunciations and use of proper English to being able to read my audience and adjust to unexpected changes. And the best part – I was looking forward to the next session, as I knew we would be laughing
Anjela DeRosaSenior ManagerMoss Adams
Insights into using mindfulness
Deborah not only helped me with communicating verbally but also gave me insights into using mindfulness when communicating.
Sandip JariwalaCEOHotelTap

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