Professional Communication Coach (Speech, Accent, Speaking, Interview)

Susan M.

Accent reduction, leadership development, and public speaking/presentation

Susan helped me refine my goals during the first session. She customized the class based on my profile and adapted her teaching throughout the sessions. We worked on accent reduction to improve my pronunciation as a non-native American English speaker, focusing on both unconscious and conscious speaking. We practiced various exercises such as role play, conversational speech, and word/sentence repetition. The over-articulation exercise played a key role in improving my accent, helping me feel more comfortable speaking with others, both at work and during social events with friends. We also focused on how to engage with an audience, incorporating energy, body language, and leadership skills. I was able to improve my leadership style and presentation skills using several helpful techniques, such as pausing, making smooth transitions, checking in with the audience, using names, and highlighting key points in my notes. Susan is an exceptional professional tutor who equips you with valuable tools for accent reduction, public speaking, presentations, and leadership development

William, 14 lessons with Susan

Very rapid shifts after a few sessions

I was struggling with an overactive mind: overthinking, looping and procrastination with over preparing, and paralyzed in my ability to present confidently for my new nonprofit by the judges and saboteurs in my head. After implementing what I learned from Susan, I now much more effortlessly, get out of my head and speak more from my whole body, which has had an immediate impact on my success in attracting new board members, renters and potential donors for our nonprofit. Susan taught me to use simple somatic tricks and centering, grounding practices which I have begun using as well at the outset of staff and board meetings. I noticed myself taking my power back naturally, and finding myself speaking authentically and with confidence. I am surprised to find myself no longer hurrying through what I’m saying, due to not valuing what I have to say. My rate has slowed, I’m breathing and pausing because I believe when I value what I have to say, others do, too. I was truly surprised how quickly these shifts happened after just a few sessions with Susan, and I recommend her to anyone who feels uncomfortable speaking in public.

Laura, 6 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Susan was great! We were focused on job interviewing skills and she really helped me to be more confident in my interviews. From body language tips to role playing and practicing answering questions, Susan was a great tool for me to succeed in my interviews.

Chris, 9 lessons with Susan

Great interview coach!

My son has NVLD and we were looking for an interview coach who understands his disorder. As a speech and language pathologist, Susan was able to give him the direct, clear feedback he needed to do well. She prepped him for 5 hours for an important interview and he said the prep was really helpful and he felt confidenct going in. When he asked the panel of interviewers if they had any feedback for him, one said, "You are really personable. I wish more of that had come out in your personal statement." That was a huge victory - to have interviewers find him personable on first meeting was just awesome.

Tara, 3 lessons with Susan

Patient and focused tutor

Susan is very patient with me. She catches small errors that I often overlooked. I appreciated her follow up questions, which shows her attention to detail and challenges me to think deeper. My confidence in communication and presenting has improve and I feel its preparing for success.

G, 2 lessons with Susan

Excellent Tutor

I worked with Susan for preparation for upcoming job interviews. She did an excellent job, giving me many strategies that were easy to implement. She also helped me practice potential interview questions. I definitely benefited from her expertise - I was much more confident when interviewing and received positive feedback. I would highly recommend Susan as a tutor.

Jackson, 3 lessons with Susan

Helpful and Brilliant Tutor/Speech Coach

Susan is a fantastic speech coach for me. Ever since our first lesson, I have been improving every single day on speaking in a professional setting, learning the ins and outs of how to speak and present myself during interviews or important calls. Susan has given me great tools to work with and is very helpful when practicing and pointing out places where I am doing well, and also places where I could use some improvement. Overall, I am very happy I have started working with Susan, and I have seen incredible improvement and success since.

Nar, 4 lessons with Susan

Meet the expert

Susan provided my son with excellent interview preparation. He felt significantly more confident and prepared after working with her. She focused on the key aspects of interviewing and helped him understand how to present himself effectively. Thanks to Susan's guidance, my son felt ready to tackle his interviews and perform his best.No more anxiety.

Samira, 3 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and thoughtful

I’ve enjoyed working with Susan on improving my speech habits. She is very knowledgeable in her field and has already offered great suggestions for me going forward. I look forward to more sessions with her!

Katie, 3 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

I enjoyed the lessons with Mrs. Susan. I needed help with accent reduction due to my southern accent. Also, as an actor, I needed help with adopting a style of accent training, such as American Standard English, due to my college theatre classes that required its' theatre majors to have clear and precise diction and articulation when performing monologues and plays for class and on stage. With her expertise, Mrs. Susan helped me gain this style of speaking as well as accent reduction for when the southern words crept in. Mrs. Susan was patient and dedicated. She communicated well with me. Our lessons were always comfortable and fun which helped me to learn quickly.

Meagan, 49 lessons with Susan