Group Classes, Private Sessions, Online Sessions
Programs are highly specialized. You can work either individually or in a group, depending on your needs and preferences.
GROUP CLASSES
For Accent: Address the sounds and issues that are most important and relevant to the participants in the group. Consonant, vowel, and
Professional Communication Skills/Executive Coaching: Various issues related to participants' needs are taught, practiced, and reinforced, all in a supportive environment.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Private programs are tailored to suit the speech, voice, and all other communication goals and needs of an individual. You will be HIGHLY supported throughout the duration of your program, with weekly (typically) sessions and communication/feedback between. Sessions can take place in-person at my office in Chelsea, your place of business, or my
ONLINE SESSIONS
All sessions can take place through Zoom or other teleconferencing methods. Arrange your sessions according to your schedule. Print and audio materials, as well as video will be sent directly to you.
Ways to Work Together
Programs:
After our initial consultation (15-30 minutes), you will fill out a self-evaluation, as well as send 1-2 video recordings of yourself. A program plan is then designed, based on your unique needs and requirements.
In some cases, a speech screener, rather than a full evaluation, is used to design your program plan.
Sessions are typically scheduled for the same time each week and are 60-minutes.
However, there is flexibility in both the length of sessions and frequency. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Typical programs:
Twenty 60-minute session program
Twelve 60-minute sessions
Eight 60-minute sessions
Other options include:
Twelve 30-minute sessions
Eight 30-minute sessions
Program sessions can be used for up to one year.
Other arrangements can be made as well, depending on your needs and lifestyle.
Programs include:
- Carryover assignments, suggestions and practice exercises
- Trainer accessibility and ongoing support
- Accountability
- Flexible scheduling
- Tailored recordings
- Edits, in some programs
- Mid-week feedback on practice
During the course of your program, I am available to provide answers to questions, offer advice, provide feedback on videos or recordings, edits on emails or reports, support in habit-changing strategies, accountability check-ins and overall support in reaching your goals. Your sessions can be divided how you would like: For example, you might schedule a session before a presentation, a longer session on a lighter work day...
*Accent programs may also address voice, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and cultural communication differences.
*Executive communications training may also address some accent issues.
Executive communication coaching addresses any number of issues, including: improving leading and participating in meetings, presenting, 1:1 conversations with clients, co-workers or superiors; overall executive presence, dealing with nerves; addressing old stories, habits and habitual tensions that sabotage your communication and ability to connect; voice and vocal development; being a dynamic speaker; writing of emails and reports, and other specific needs of the individual.
If your company is covering the cost, a copy will be sent to them, as well. No two programs are the same, as they are highly individualized and tailored.
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Group classes and workshops are offered several times a year. Accent-related classes are announced on the Accent Group Class page and all new offerings can be found on the "News and Events" page, as well as through my social media (Mainly LinkedIn).
Companies and teams may contact me directly for information on consulting programs, group classes, 1:1s, workshops, or presentations/keynotes on the following topics, as well as others. Workshops are tailored to suit the unique needs of the organization and may range from one-hour to two days, to eight weeks, or ongoing.
Some workshops include:
Enhancing Executive Presence
How To Make Your Voice Your Super Power
Empowering The Voice For Women
Speak English Like You Own It!
as well as others...
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Accent Classes Include
- Audio and print materials, as well as personalized MP3s that address each group member's difficult sounds and words (for accent).
- Weekly feedback (between sessions) to make sure you are on the right track.
- Opportunity to practice new skills through engaging activities, conversation, role-play, and presenting.
- Improved sense of confidence in your speaking abilities!
You can expect to finish your program with a greater sense of confidence in yourself and your communicative abilities. Recommendations for continued improvement and practice are provided, and follow-ups to check up on your progress are a part of every program.
