About Accent On Speech

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Welcome!
At Accent On Speech, we help individuals, companies, and organizations become confident, compelling communicators. Clear, natural, and confident speech is the foundation for making a lasting impression and creating meaningful impact.

I believe everyone brings unique strengths and qualities that can be refined and brought forward. Whether you want to lead with greater impact, present with presence, or communicate effectively across cultures, your program will be thoughtfully designed to support your goals and needs.

A bit about me... IF you're curious!

I started working in New York City as a speech-language pathologist in 1993, working with diverse populations and communication challenges, including accent, voice, stuttering, and speech and language disorders. For the past 20+ years, my focus has focused on helping professionals strengthen their communication skills—whether to climb the corporate ladder, succeed in business, or grow personally.

Over the years, I have worked with individuals and groups from companies and organizations including Bloomberg, Citi, IBM, Ernst & Young, BTG, Merrill Lynch, Palmolive, Bank of China, Thomson Reuters, HSBC, Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYU Business School, Columbia Business and Engineering Departments, and the U.N., among others. I have worked with speakers from ALLOVER the world and am familiar with the accent and speech patterns of almost every language and many dialects! I can hear you speak a line and tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to improve your English speaking. I also understand very well the psychological components that go along with speaking a new language within a different culture. 

I've worked with professionals from every industry, from engineers and world-class scientists to entrepreneurs of all ilk, and CEOs of large companies... to name a few. I've also worked with several politicians, people in the clergy, singers and Broadway and film actors.

My background includes a B.A. in linguistics and an M.A. in speech/language therapy, and I am also a member of CorSpan (Corporate Speech Pathology Network), VASTA (Voice And Speech Trainers Association), and ASHA. In addition to voice, public speaking, acting, and movement, I have a teacher training certificate for singing from New York Vocal Coaching Studio, and occasionally sing at various venues in NYC. I have a strong interest in the mind/body/voice connection. On the business side, I've taken over 40 courses relating to organizational psychology, strategic human resources, leadership, and the like--a fascination discovered later in life!

I feel so fortunate for the opportunity my job, which is my life's work and passion, allows me to continually grow and learn through remarkable people I have the privilege of working with. My approach is holistic and focuses on the whole person and their unique communication needs. This approach stems from insights and knowledge gained through years of experience working with professionals of various backgrounds, as well as science, psychology, the performing arts, and practicality and creative intuition, making it uniquely effective. I truly give my all to every single client or group. My offerings include 1:1 programs, group classes, workshops and keynotes. Connect with me if you'd like to schedule a free consultation or talk about a program for you or your company!