Public Speaking Coaching
Work one-on-one with an online public speaking coach. Learn to organize your ideas and speak clearly in front of others, with feedback from your coach as you practice.
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What Does a Public Speaking Coach Do?
A public speaking coach, sometimes called a speech coach, speaking coach, or presentation coach, helps you plan what you'll say and practice how you say it. You practice speaking out loud, and your coach gives you specific feedback on your organization, voice, and delivery.
Public speaking coaching can help if you:
Get nervous before you speak to a group and lose track of what you planned to say
Turn down chances to present because you don't feel ready
Know your material, but your talk comes out rushed or hard to follow
Hear your voice shake or get quieter partway through a sentence
Read from your slides or notes because you're afraid of losing your place
Have a big talk coming up, such as a conference presentation, a pitch, or a training you lead
If speaking is also difficult in everyday conversations, tell us during your free consultation so we can talk about what you'd like to work on.
Where a Public Speaking Coach Can Help
Your sessions focus on the kinds of speaking you do.
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
TEAM PRESENTATIONS
TEACHING & LECTURES
SPEECHES AT EVENTS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
CONFERENCE TALKS
CLIENT PITCHES
ONLINE TALKS
What to Expect From Your Public Speaking Coach
Sessions are one-on-one and live on Zoom. You need a computer or tablet with a camera, an internet connection, and a quiet space. Daytime and evening times are available. If you give presentations online, you can also practice speaking on camera.
Your coach listens to how you speak, asks about your goals, and recommends a plan for what to practice. If you're preparing a talk, you can work on it in your sessions. Between sessions, you practice on your own, and your coach adjusts the plan based on what's working.
What you can work on with your coach:
Planning your talk: choosing your main point, organizing your talk around it, starting and ending clearly, fitting the time you have, and speaking from short notes
Your voice and delivery: speaking at a speed people can follow, pausing between ideas, speaking loudly enough to be heard without straining, breathing comfortably, and using fewer filler words
Speaking in front of a group: starting your talk when you feel nervous, answering questions, and getting back on track when you lose your place
Our coaches work on what you say and on how you sound: your breathing, your voice, your pace, and how clearly you speak. At Connected Speech Pathology, our communication coaches are licensed speech-language pathologists with a master's degree. You can meet our coaches on our Meet the Team page.
Your coach listens for things like a rushed pace or a voice that trails off, then shows you what to practice. The goal is a natural delivery you can keep up for a whole talk, not a forced or scripted speaking style.
"I have avoided public speaking opportunities at all cost for quite some time … Now, the nerves that I do feel are manageable and I have the resilience to make mistakes, apply what I learned, and try again."
Samantha C., ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review
How to Get Started
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FREE CONSULTATION
A free phone call of about 15 minutes to talk through your goals and answer any questions.
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MEET YOUR COACH
We match you with the public speaking coach best suited to your goals.
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START COACHING
Most clients begin within one week of their consultation, depending on scheduling. Your coach starts with an assessment, then recommends a plan for your sessions.
Ready to Get Started?
The initial assessment is $175. Coaching sessions are $75 for 30 minutes, $110 for 45 minutes, or $150 for 60 minutes. Many professionals use their employer's training budget to pay for coaching. We provide invoices and other documentation you can submit to your employer for approval or reimbursement. Outside the U.S.? Request a time through our international page.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start by thinking about what you want to improve and the kinds of presentations you give. Then look for a coach whose experience fits those goals and who gives you specific feedback. Read reviews from past clients. Progress takes practice between sessions, so be cautious of anyone who promises fast or guaranteed results. Before you hire, ask:
What training do you have?
What kind of feedback will I get?
Are sessions online or in person, and when are they available?
How do you decide how many sessions I need?
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At Connected Speech Pathology, the phone consultation is free, the initial assessment is $175, and coaching sessions are $75 for 30 minutes, $110 for 45 minutes, or $150 for 60 minutes.
There are no long-term contracts, and you can stop at any time. Many professionals use their employer's training budget to pay for coaching, and we provide invoices and other documentation you can submit for approval or reimbursement.
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After your free phone consultation, your first coaching appointment is an assessment. Your coach asks about your goals and the kinds of speaking you do, and listens to how you speak. It usually takes about 45 minutes, and you receive a written summary by email at no extra charge.
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Online courses are usually recorded lessons you watch on your own. Classes and groups like Toastmasters give you regular practice in front of other people, usually with feedback from the group. One-on-one coaching is live and focuses on your own goals, with specific feedback from a trained coach on how you organize your talk, use your voice, and deliver it. Some people combine coaching with a class or group.
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Yes. Bring your slides, notes, or outline, and you can practice the talk itself with feedback from your coach. Most clients begin within one week of their consultation, depending on scheduling, so mention your date on the consultation call.
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Coaching gives you a chance to practice speaking when you feel nervous. Your coach gives you feedback as you practice starting your talk, pausing to breathe, and getting back on track when you lose your place.
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It depends on your goals, so there is no set program length. After your assessment, your coach recommends how many sessions to start with. Many clients meet weekly or every other week.
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Yes. Sessions are live online, so you don't need a coach nearby. You practice speaking out loud, and your coach gives you feedback on your voice, pace, and delivery. You can use what you practice when you speak in person or online. If you present online, you can also practice on camera.
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Yes. We also offer one-on-one public speaking coaching for children and teens. Book a free consultation and tell us your child's age.
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Yes. Each person works one-on-one with a coach. To arrange coaching for several employees, see our Communication Coaching for Companies page.
In addition to public speaking coaching, we also provide:
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Executive Communication Coaching
For executives, founders, and senior leaders preparing for board meetings, investor pitches, or keynotes.
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Communication Coaching
For clear communication at work and in everyday conversations, like speaking up in meetings, job interviews, and how your tone comes across.
Good to Know Before You Book
Free call: The phone consultation is free and takes about 15 minutes.
Cost: If you decide to get started, the initial assessment is $175, and coaching sessions start at $75 for 30 minutes. There are no long-term contracts, and you can stop at any time.
Where we work: We offer public speaking coaching across the U.S. and in many other countries.
Scheduling: Daytime and evening session times are available.
Outside the U.S.? Request a time through our international page.