What People Are Saying

"For me personally, I have always been a good communicator, but I struggled with speeches. After getting to work with you, I realized the reason I felt this was due to past experiences (trauma), and a lack of preparation. When I prepared and felt confident in the information, everything else flowed naturally.

I got to see you speak at weekly workshops/seminars where you covered different aspects and facets of speaking/presenting. What stood out the most to me was how effective you are at educating, while still being organic, and personable. A lot of speakers can be educational, or persuasive, but oftentimes feel inorganic or forced when it comes to the finer details. Things like meaningful gestures, use of stage, or crowd work. A common analogy I use for this would be when speakers 'check boxes'. Talk with your hands... check, make eye contact... check. You can feel them do things maybe unnatural to who they are—and the audience feels it. You were always natural, and never made me feel anything you did was forced.

I think the workshop that stood out to me the most was the one where you spoke about what you could do, and what you did do. Making decisions is tough, but being self-aware enough to understand yourself and your audience is tougher. It takes a level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness most don’t bother with. Hearing you speak about your education on a topic such as trauma, and hear how you construct your presentations for effectiveness—potentially leaving out data and facts, instead focusing on connections and effectiveness. Always paying attention to your audience and being confident in making those decisions on what was best for the here and now, and not just what was prepared.

Absolutely, I would recommend you. Feedback is often tough to receive, and even tougher to apply. When you provided me feedback, you created trust, where I knew your intent was to help me develop, which then allowed me to move past insecurities. Having someone open and honest, while still providing skills and fundamentals really showcased your effectiveness. I feel absolutely confident referring others to you knowing you would live up to the expectations you have let me place on you. Dependable, reliable, professional, relatable, and a great speaker and mentor!"