Be heard.

Inspire action.

Lead change.

Learn to communicate in ways school never taught you.

From the stage to the meeting room to the living room, I help you show up more confidently and more effectively.

How your communication is transformed

1

Discover

Uncover your unique communication blind spots through guided inquiry.

2

Refine

Structure your message for impact and clarity and develop confidence in your delivery.

3

Deploy

Apply your skills in real-world settings — from keynotes to company meetings to podcasts, and more.

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How would it feel to be truly heard?  

You weren’t taught to communicate well.

What you learned in school was fine for one-way, directive-style communication, but it didn’t account for what happens when you try to guide decisions, inspire action or change, or lead teams.

There are a lot of speaking and communications coaches out there, but only I take the approach of an investigative journalist to help you reveal how you can best show up in conversation.

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His purpose to help each speaker find their message as their truest self is so clear.
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