My experience with Daniel as a speech coach has been nothing short of transformative. From day one, he attentively listened to my concerns and tailored our sessions to address my unique challenges. Daniel's holistic approach helped me improve my speech and taught me to be a better communicator by tapping into my authentic self and engaging more genuinely with my audience. His guidance on the importance of inside-out communication, attention to thought groups, pacing, and emphasis has proved invaluable to my overall ability to deliver powerful messages. Furthermore, Daniel's warm, encouraging demeanor and non-judgmental coaching style instilled in me the confidence to take risks with my voice and empowered me to grow professionally and personally. I highly recommend Daniel as a speech coach for anyone seeking to elevate their communication skills and make a lasting impact on their audience.

A promotion at work made me want to improve my speech to sound more professional, confident, and authoritative. My speech was fast, I mumbled, and I have a thick New York accent that can be charming, but unprofessional at times. I did a quick search for New York-based Speech Lessons and came across New York Speech Coaching. From there, I was paired up with the INCREDIBLE Courtney. Courtney not only took the time to get to know me, but she has been encouraging all the way. I truly enjoy my sessions with her because not only does she help me with my speech, but she helps me gain confidence in my work. I don't know where I would be without Courtney, but I am so happy to be working with her! I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching to anyone looking for a great experience.

For years I have been trying to break through my barriers to speaking, always with meager results. When the idea of online speech coaching was presented to me, I was a little apprehensive because I wasn't sure how it would work. I was lost until meeting with Courtney from NYSC during our first session. Courtney is a very patient and professional coach. I have been making incredible improvement and development of speaking skills through sessions with her and I have noticed constant progress.

I want to thank Courtney for her dedication and support during our sessions.

I came to Brontë with an abstract goal: "upgrade" my voice. It used to be that when I spoke, people would say "what" or "one more time." It was even worse in loud rooms: it seemed like my words would disappear into the din.

Brontë helped change all that.

We covered useful general communication concepts like "speaking at the rate of no clutter" and enunciating key words in a sentence, while borrowing breathing and vocal engagement techniques from the acting world to give my voice the power it needed. I feel much clearer and more confident speaking now... to the point where a jazz singer randomly commented on my good speaking voice.

We speak over 5,000 words a day, but working with Brontë has made me realize that the delivery is just as important as the content... perhaps moreso. Getting these speech skills in order is a game changer.

Working in financial services, the ability to present and articulate ideas carries a high degree of importance. Being able to be understood clearly helps with confidence in speaking abilities. Courtney Ricketts at New York Speech Coaching was able to effectively streamline the process by quickly identifying the issue and recommend a tailored-made solution. Courtney was also really understanding, patient and really lovely to work with. After taking the recommended action, within weeks I was able to notice a significant difference in my pronunciation and therefore confidence in the workplace. In short, New York Speech Coaching provides a comprehensive solution, ranging from accent reduction to speaking techniques, as well as other initiatives. I would highly recommend the service and working with Courtney, to anyone who would like to enhance the articulation of their speech.

I struggled with selective mutism as a child, and while I’ve been able to overcome it, verbal communication remained stressful for me into adulthood. Working with Courtney at NYSC has not only built my confidence and comfort with speech, but her friendliness and positive attitude make her lessons a lot of fun too! The results have been terrific — across social and work settings, I’ve become less passive and more assertive / “punchy” when I speak. I highly recommend working with Courtney and NYSC if you’re looking to take your communication skills to the next level.

Working with Joti at NYSC was transformative for my career. I give technical lectures and seminars regularly as part of my job but had always struggled with anxiety and projecting my voice in large rooms. Joti listened to me and developed tailor-made exercises to help my delivery. We worked on breathing, posture, eye contact, and building connections with the audience. Now when I present, I feel more confident and can deliver my technical presentations much more clearly. There is a marked difference in the comments and positive feedback I get after my presentations now that I have gone through speech coaching with Joti.

I was signed up for private sessions to help me with a speaking commitment that I agreed to do in September. This brought me to work with Daniel Reece at New York Speech Coaching.

Daniel took the time to get to know me and my inhibitions and fears for standing in front of a large audience. He empowered me with tools to not just deliver a speech but more importantly connect with my audience and involve them in what I had to say.

I learned techniques and how to be consciously present in that moment and not just try to get it over and done with.

I have done speaking engagements before, but none like this one.. and you could tell I connected with my audience from the standing ovation I got at the end of it all.

Thank you Daniel … I will always remember this moment as one of the most gratifying and surreal experiences in my life.

Joel has been a real game-changer for me, teaching me tips and tricks to improve my voice resonance, speed and public speaking skills.

Spectacular results were immediate. I got incredible learnings from our first session that I was able to apply in the real world right away.

What is so valuable is that Joel really tailors the lessons around what needs I have depending on the week, which can range from short keynotes and panels, to pitching investors or even having difficult conversations with team members.

The process is so much fun and even though I had such impressive results immediately after our first session, I still considerably get better week after week!

Joel has made it so that I’m really having fun with speaking outside of our sessions! Getting that much better at something that quickly is addictive when you want to become the best version of yourself.

CANNOT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH. Want to improve your speaking skills, become a better communicator, a better leader? Look no further.

Joel is one of the very best coaches--of any subject--that I've ever worked with. I came to Joel to work on improving my vocal projection and resonance to reach my full potential as a speaker in both personal and professional settings. From session one, he gave me concrete strategies that I could use right away. He tailored his instruction to what I needed on a lesson-by-lesson basis. The results have been spectacular. On top of everything, he made the process so fun. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Finding Joel remains one of the big highlights of my professional and personal life. I came to NY Speech Coaching seeking a lofty and rather conceptual goal. I wanted to max out my full potential to be a great storyteller and a charming, persuasive communicator not just with my clients and colleagues but also with my husband, family and friends. Joel is an EXPERT. He knows the meticulous science of voice projection, tone, resonance and more and he teaches you ways to maximize your full body as a vocal instrument. Additionally, Joel is holistic in his teachings. He does a fantastic job of marrying your body and mind through breath work, visualizations and warm up exercises. Lastly, what I love about Joel's coaching style is that he preserves your individual personality and character instead of teaching cookie cutter methods.

I’ve been working towards a director role in the next step in my career. I lacked confidence in communication and giving presentations in front of groups of people. I was referred to New York Speech Coaching by my manager as he has taken courses here and thought I would benefit and help with my nervousness in front of people. Courtney has been super helpful in providing me with ways to get me out of my shell while allowing me to stay true to my personality. Working with Courtney has been a great experience as she provided me with the breathing techniques to help slow down my pace and work on speaking patterns that allowed me to build my confidence in the ability to convey my thoughts in spoken word. I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching and working with Courtney as she has been a great instructor.

My sessions with Joti have been instrumental in helping me to overcome speaking anxiety in both my professional and personal lives. Joti has helped me to feel more confident managing difficult phone conversations, present clients at panels, speak in court, and engage in job interviews. I have benefited greatly from her use of role-play, examples, guidance on breathing and posture, and many more tips. Joti's support in helping me to write and deliver my wedding vows was so special, and really allowed me to feel calm on my wedding day. Joti's careful explanations and examples help me to focus my delivery, and her guidance on self-regulation strategies support me to stay grounded and present. I look forward to working with Joti as my career progresses and I face new opportunities in the future.

As a physician-leader, communicating is an essential part of my job. In addition, I'm also the host of a podcast. I had tried a few other speech coaches, but I'm eternally grateful to have found Brontë through New York Speech Coaching. While other coaches did help me grow, at New York Speech Coaching, I've noticed how my growth has been exponential. I love how we can systematically address each part of communication (ie voice, breathing etc) and come up with a game plan and session notes after every session. I've even noticed myself signing up for more opportunities to speak (ie a storytelling event) with my newfound confidence. I have no doubt this coaching experience is helping me excel in my current roles and will continue to help me thrive in my career. Highly recommend.

I approached New York Speech Coaching with a unique request: to help me regain the accent I had as a child before I moved to the United States. I was somewhat apprehensive before my first session, but upon meeting Wolfe, we immediately delved into my goals and crafted a tailored course plan to address my specific needs. Wolfe demonstrated a deep understanding of my objectives and created a personalized program that proved highly effective for me. Throughout our sessions, he adeptly adjusted the program to suit my evolving requirements as we worked together on refining the accent. Thanks to Wolfe's expertise and our collaborative efforts, I made significant progress. I enthusiastically recommend him to anyone seeking speech coaching, especially for unconventional requests.

As a tech sales professional, I rely on my voice to influence and motivate people to take action based on my suggestions. Oftentimes, I found myself over communicating my points and losing my audience. Courtney pointed out my areas of opportunity, and strengthened my weak points with tangible and actionable exercises that gave me confidence in my communication. I highly recommend NYSC!

Working with Brontë has made a huge difference in my life and career. I initially reached out because I kept losing my voice in loud rooms, but Brontë has helped with much more than that. Now, not only am I able to speak for hours at a loud venue without losing my voice, but my confidence in myself, as well as how others perceive me, has also truly transformed. Shortly after starting our sessions, I began getting included in client presentations and received feedback that I am great with clients. This has opened new doors for me in my career.

Brontë has been a joy to work with. The sessions are structured, and I leave each one feeling like I made clear progress.

There are not enough words to thank Joel for what he has given me. I simply cannot overpraise his thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and practical wisdom. My students and coworkers have all benefited from his fine observation, care -- and, in the words of Bellow, first-class noticing. I came to N.Y.S.C. with essentially no speaking experience whatsoever -- with, in short, only a deep love of my subject -- and, with his help, I have been able to share that reverence and endearment with others. Thank you, Joel.

I am incredibly fortunate to have worked with Joti for the past quarter. She has been instrumental in developing communication strategies and providing applicable tools to increase my desired outcomes. I have become more mindful of how I present myself and my style of speech. Joti has helped me build my confidence as a woman in a male-dominated industry. I feel better equipped as a professional. Joti is kind, personable, honest, and sharp. She cultivates a safe space for her clients to practice, fail, and learn. My coaching sessions with Joti has been a great investment, I highly recommend!

I work at a hedge fund and came to New York Speech Coaching to improve my presentation style and overall professional presence. My work with Brontë has been a game-changer! She is highly knowledgeable and had specific exercises for each aspect of my speech that I wanted to improve. I saw immediate results and have continued working with Brontë on more advanced speech and presentation techniques. Our sessions are efficient, productive, and fun! I couldn’t recommend New York Speech Coaching or Brontë more highly.

I wanted to share my experience after my first vocal coaching session with Stephanie Machado this week. I am pleased to say that the session was fantastic. Stephanie was incredibly patient and understanding, which significantly helped alleviate my anxiety. Her approach made me feel comfortable and confident. I think I will be able to apply the skills I learn in both my professional and personal life. With Stephanie’s guidance, I believe I can make substantial progress and reach my speaking goals.

Wolfe is very detail and progress oriented, who helped me discover what I’m doing well, and more importantly, what I can still do better. For one, I got to practice mindfulness and being present with the audience, which is crucial for impromptu speech and I do a lot of them. Working with him has enabled me to handle and enjoy situations that would have otherwise been very daunting.

Investing in NY Speech Coaching with Joel Rainwater is one of the greatest gifts I’ve given to myself. My progress was palpable almost instantly, and within just a few sessions, I was owning my executive presence, learning how to manage the power of breath, and elevating my confidence in all communications. Joel’s commitment to his students’ improved performance is second to none. Perhaps the greatest gift is that not only will my advancements reverberate in my own career and personal life as I continue my lessons with him, but they’ll also impact countless more that read this testimonial and to whom I refer NY Speech Coaching with Joel. I feel incredibly grateful to have him in my arsenal of continuous personal and professional improvement and I guarantee that you will too.

From our first session, Joti understood my goals and what I was trying to achieve. She gave me the confidence and the techniques I needed to speak in a wide range of forums, from a fundraising event to job interviews. Even though our sessions have ended, I implement her strategies, tips, and techniques in all my public speaking engagements. She showed me how to find my voice and share it with the world. I will be forever grateful.

Working in venture capital, we are constantly pitching ourselves either to investors, entrepreneurs, or potential partners. This requires the skill to be able to present yourself professionally and efficiently while keeping your listeners engaged. I was looking to hone in my public speaking skills and was recommended to reach out to NYSC via a colleague. Throughout the whole program, I was incredibly impressed. I took a 4-week private session with Bronte and came out of the experience with a whole new way of thinking about presenting. The exercises were both encouraging and challenging and helped me to gain confidence in speaking about almost any topic. Coming away from this, I will definitely be recommending this to my whole team and others looking for a similar experience. Thank you NYSC!

I would highly recommend Joel Rainwater as an executive presence coach.I connected with Joel soon after landing a new job that required me to take on a leadership role with clients, internal stakeholders, and junior talent. From our first phone conversation, I was impressed by how well he understood my specific goals and challenges. Joel demonstrated a professional and creative approach to our sessions. He had an agenda for every session, although he was also flexible to change our focus depending on my work needs. Joel engaged a wide variety of tools to help me craft my executive presence including visualization, breathing exercises, physical movements and real life situation simulations. Joel was plugged into every minute of our session, he was always spot on his observations, his tactical advice and thoughts. Joel made a significant difference to my professional life. I have been able to leverage our sessions into being a more impactful leader at work with clients, internal stakeholders, and junior talent. While I still have a long journey ahead of me, I am genuinely excited and happy to continue working on my executive presence with Joel Rainwater.

I speak a lot throughout my week in many different contexts, from team meetings, client meetings, giving presentations, and hosting a podcast. I sought out a speaking coach specifically to help me be a better podcast host...but I found so so much more!

In a very short period of time, Brontë England-Nelson helped me target some key areas where I struggle. How we speak is so complex from tone, thought organization, pace, structure, etc. It has been fascinating to discover just where a conversation about speaking will take us. In our first lesson, I laughed because the most important insight was to remind me to go back to 4th grade outlining to prepare for a podcast...but that was really important for me to discover. We also dove into how I speak, literally focusing on the tone. She helped me realize that I speak in run-on sentences. She helped empower me to take control as a leader of team meetings. She helped me slow down in my thinking/speaking connection. I am so glad that I started this work with Brontë! She is very skilled, I am getting more out of our work than I imagined, and would highly recommend this coaching to any human who communicates with other humans.

From day one, Daniel was able to understand the workflow of a technical person dealing with multiple audiences and break that down into speech techniques. Daniel was able to teach some quick methods for dealing with a multitude of situations, how to keep an audience when talking about complex topics, and how to dial in the level of detail. I'd highly recommend Daniel as his style of coaching is very tailored to the individual, and his demeanor is very friendly and a joy to work with.

My whole job revolves around talking to clients all day long and I struggled with it big time at first. I found New York Speech Coaching via google, it had good reviews, so I decided to give it a shot, and I was not disappointed. Joti Patel is amazing at what she does! She really took the time to learn about my goals and career and made it fun in the process. I truly looked forward to my calls with her and loved noticing improvements on client calls as the weeks went on. I would absolutely recommend New York Speech Coaching to anyone wanting to refine their public speaking skills or increase their confidence when speaking. Thank you Joti for you help and guidance!

As an early-career physician in her comfort zone with one-on-one encounters with her patients and colleagues, I realized that advancing toward leadership positions and other public-facing roles would require higher level communications skills — and comfort with being seen — for which my medical training alone is not sufficient. I turned to New York Speech Coaching with the intent of improving my delivery of critical, potentially-life altering health information in a clear, meaningful and accessible way to effect change. What I gained from my instructor, Daniel Reece, was less technique, but an ongoing journey of self-exploration through which I am using my breath and presence as tools to uproot and effectively use my voice as flavored with my personality, in a white coat. I am immensely grateful to Daniel and his expertise, and highly recommend New York Speech Coaching to other medical professionals who are hoping to take their careers to the next level while staying genuine to the essence of who they are.

Jackie is an incredible voice instructor whose expertise, knowledge of vocal techniques, and passion for teaching are undeniable. From our very first lesson, she created a wonderful and encouraging environment that made me feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. We’ve been working on voice projection, clarity, breathing techniques, and accent acquisition, and Jackie has consistently provided invaluable guidance, tailoring each session to my unique needs. I'm making substantial progress, and every lesson has been more enjoyable than the last! Jackie is an exceptional coach, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their vocal abilities. Thanks to her, I’ve gained so much confidence and feel more powerful than ever when speaking!

When I started this journey, I was highly anxious about public speaking and speaking on camera. Daniel has offered me tools that have eased my anxiety significantly. I'm excited to see what else we can achieve on this journey.

Working with Caleb Shomaker from New York Speech Coaching is been a pleasure and highly productive in equal measures. With a superb focus on my specific needs, a gentle and unwavering dedication Caleb has made tackling with deep-rooted bad speech habits enjoyable and fun while keeping me on track with my goals. I cannot recommend him enough, for both: professional and personal goals. I expect to keep coming back as I venture in more ambitious endeavors and more demanding environments.

Finding an ally who is genuinely invested in your development can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth. In a span of just four private coaching sessions, my fear of public speaking evolved into a newfound clarity and a strong commitment to continue my self-improvement journey. New York Speech Coaching’s approach to enhancing speaking skills is thoughtfully crafted and flawlessly executed. Through coaching questions and meticulous attention, Caleb helped me uncover the subconscious thoughts influencing my response to speaking opportunities and affecting how my message is perceived. Once these came to light, Caleb equipped me with targeted techniques from his extensive repository of knowledge to address them. This analytical and inductive approach, delivered with infectious enthusiasm and positivity, has led to dedicated self-practice outside the sessions. The results were quickly evident, with colleagues noticing my transformation within weeks. This progress has opened up new speaking opportunities for me to highlight my organization’s work in external engagements. I highly recommend Caleb’s coaching to anyone looking to improve their communication skills and confidence.

As a start-up and technology leader, the ability to clearly articulate vision and ideas carries a high degree of importance. Caleb Shomaker at New York Speech Coaching was able to quickly identify areas of improvement and tailor a personalized approach. Over the course of several sessions we removed poor speaking habits while effectively rebuilding a strong communicative foundation. I noticed a significant difference in my speech control, intentionality, and vocal clarity. In summary, New York Speech Coaching provides a comprehensive solution, ranging from breathing to speaking techniques, that helps individuals bring an awareness to their own tendencies while emphasizing and coaching more constructive habits. I would highly recommend the service to anyone who would like to enhance the effectiveness of their speech and presentation skills.

With all of the changes professionals have gone through in 2020, I felt that communicating and engaging effectively over Zoom became a necessity to succeed in my Sales career. I hired Tricia in early 2021 as my private speech coach to improve my Executive Presence. I am so impressed with all of the progress I've made. Tricia is an excellent coach, she customizes the lessons and works with individuals to reach their full potential. I highly recommend Tricia!

Daniel is an enthusiastic coach that brings a lot of attention, experience and knowledge into each of our private sessions. Going into our lessons my goal was to gain confidence and tools I need to bring out my natural voice and ability to communicate and found lessons with Daniel incredibly helpful! I especially appreciate Daniel's philosophy to bring out and celebrate our individuality instead of fitting us into preconceived and conventional molds. I highly recommend Daniel to all who wish to hone their public speaking / communications skills.

My journey with New York Speech Coaching and Wolfe has been transformative. The personalized approach and the dedication of my coach have been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals. Whether it's public speaking, voice modulation, or accent reduction, the tailored sessions have been incredibly effective. The coaches are not only experts in their field but also genuinely invested in their clients' progress. Each session is thoughtfully designed to address individual needs, making the learning process both enjoyable and impactful.

Lorene has endless energy and tools in her "toolkit." She not only pinpoints some of the issues with my speech but also provides me with things to practice outside of sessions in order to avoid similar issues again. I strongly recommend Lorene to someone who wants an energetic and experienced coach!

I’ve been on a journey to master my voice for many years. After talking with different speech companies and taking a few sessions, I left more confused, doubting, and disliking the sound of my voice even more. I didn’t think I would ever be able to speak and communicate the way I had envisioned. I actually gave up completely for about 16 months until one day I decided to give it one more shot. That's when I came across New York Speech Coaching and Stephanie. I’m happy to say that for the first time, I know I will be able to speak how I envisioned. I’m not quite there yet, but it’s a marathon, not a sprint. My progress with only a few sessions has blown my mind. Stephanie is incredibly knowledgeable. I have never asked a question that she didn’t have an answer to (and I ask a lot of them!). She doesn’t just explain things but does so in great detail. Her ability to take something I know nothing about and describe it in a way that makes sense every single time is awesome. If you are like me and want to understand the purpose behind the sessions, I highly recommend Stephanie. I haven’t reached mastery level yet, but for the first time in my life, I have no doubt that I will get there.

Working with Wolfe Lanier has been nothing short of exceptional. His insightful approach to speech coaching never fails to impress me. I eagerly anticipate each session, knowing that I will gain valuable knowledge. Thanks to his guidance, I have made significant improvements and am committed to continuing our collaboration. I wholeheartedly endorse Wolfe’s services with the utmost confidence that others will value his professionalism, thoughtfulness, and expertise. His passion shines through in everything he does. Wolfe, thank you for consistently delivering outstanding results!

Since starting New York Speech Coaching, it's become a weekly highlight for me. I've always recognized issues in my speech but never fully tackled them. Given my passion for networking, improving my speech was essential. Stephanie Machado immediately put me at ease and pinpointed areas for improvement. In just a few weeks, I've developed better speaking habits and made significant progress. Stephanie is an exceptional coach—personable, confident, passionate, and highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to enhance their vocal skills.

Public speaking has always been one of my GREATEST fears – this is not a hyperbole in the slightest. Growing up, I was the student who would fake sick, or actually make myself sick, to avoid speaking in front of the class; and on those rare occasions I couldn’t talk my way out of it, I would end up delivering a presentation completely red in the face, shaking like a leaf, and speaking in a voice that made me sound strangled. It should come as no surprise that I carried this fear with me from the classroom to the office, which resulted in me never having the courage to speak in meetings (even small ones!) and getting passed over for promotions. I started my sessions at New York Speech Coaching hopeful, but skeptical that such a long-standing and deep rooted issue could be overcome, but working with Brendan Houdek has been an absolute game changer for me! I went from being the person who ran away from every opportunity to speak, preferring to fake illness rather than stand in front of a room, to a person who confidently contributes in every meeting and practically leaps at any opportunity to speak in front of a group. The amount of co-workers and my leaders who’ve mentioned that they’ve noticed a change in me is both surprising and gratifying. I now speak with confidence and control – and it’s having a huge impact on my life, both professionally and personally.

Brendan's dynamic personality and NYSC's innovative and effective communication techniques have proven to be a winning formula for me. Over the past year, I have increased depth and tone, reduced filler words, learned how to breathe properly, gained confidence in my communication style and even improved body language. Highly recommend Brendan---not only will you make great progress in a short amount of time, but you'll also have fun along the way!

Brendan Houdek has been a great public speaking coach for me and my team. He has helped us tremendously in getting better at not only public speaking but in communication in general. Brendan has a unique ability to make the room comfortable, engaged, and looking forward to the next session. I’m glad I was introduced to Brendan and NYSC when I did. - Vadim Supitskiy, CTO, Forbes

I consider myself an average public speaker and didn’t think I needed an introductory public speaking class but I learned so much from Tricia. I recommend working with Tricia whatever your public speaking skill and comfort level. I took away some important strategies that I had never considered. I am definitely speaking with more confidence after taking her class.

Over the course of just a few months of training with my speech coach Wolfe, I have felt a transformative change in my ability to speak clearly and confidently in private conversations and in front of large audiences. Wolfe has helped me regulate my pace of speech and come from a place of ease as I speak, which has been a game changer for my career.

My time working with Brendan has been immensely beneficial to my work. As a spinal surgeon, I am frequently called upon to present complex ideas, both to patients and other professionals. It is crucial that I present these ideas in ways that are clear and engaging to the audience. Through speech coaching, I’ve been able to gain both greater awareness and control over my speech, enabling me to achieve a level of communication that is simultaneously clear and professional, yet authentic. I highly recommend Brendan for anyone looking to take their communication to the next level.

I have been doing public speaking for 20 years. My coaching sessions with Brendan have helped me become a much better podcast host and communicator in general. He very quickly helped me work out a handful of poor communication habits, some of which I wasn’t even aware, which had been plaguing me for years. For anyone interested in taking their communication game to the next level, I enthusiastically recommend New York Speech Coaching.

In finance, as in many industries, communicating effectively, confidently, and clearly is critical for continued success. I had long recognized that my career would benefit from improving my communication skills, for formal presentations, business pitches, and even 1x1 or small group meetings with clients or colleagues. While I had previously attended seminars or workshops, it was not until working individually with Tricia Veldman at New York Speech Coaching that I learned to feel confident and in control of my communication! Working with Tricia was both effective and enjoyable, and included individualized methods to identify areas for improvement, exercises to enhance and maintain skill sets, and the flexibility to address any ad hoc presentations or issues that arose. I would highly recommend this company and in particular, working with Tricia, to anyone looking to improve their communication skills.

I’m not an English native speaker and was looking to work on my speaking self-confidence issues that were impeding me to achieve my professional goals. I wanted something more than just a second language class and public speaking courses sounded interesting, that’s when I met Caleb! I worked with Caleb over the course of a few months and can honestly say that our time together has improved my speech tremendously. Not only do I feel like I have control over my voice, but I also have a better understanding of how my body and breath work together to produce sound. Every lesson was perfectly tailored to what I wanted to work on and what he thought would help. If you’re hoping to learn in a warm environment and see real results, this is the place for you. He provided a safe space to practice and work on my anxiety triggers, identified some bad habits I have when speaking and gives me -very easy to follow- directions and exercises to do along the week. After 5 sessions I’m very happy with my progress. I feel way more confident and even received positive feedback at work! I’m very excited about the things I will accomplish after a few more sessions and the impact not only on my work but also on my social life.

Tricia Veldman is an amazing speech coach, motivator and mentor! She is always very nice, polite and has this great energy that inspires me every session. Tricia is a true expert in the area! She made me not only a better public speaker, but she took me out of the shell and gave me back my confidence! I highly recommend Tricia! She is the best!

As an IT professional working on a global team, being able to present clearly and effectively to various groups is really important. Working with Wolfe to improve my presentation skills has been truly transformative. His guidance helped me overcome anxiety I had around public speaking and provided me with tools to ensure my presentations were clear and impactful. Beyond presentations, Wolfe has helped me improve my overall speech habits and confidence in speaking in various environments, both personally and professionally. I truly appreciate all his help and guidance in improving my public speaking skills!

Working with Tricia Veldman was one of most satisfying and life learning experiences in my professional and personal career. Tricia was very professional, patient, and knew how to communicate her teaching material in a way that made it easy and fun to learn. In my personal career I felt more confident embracing in social situations, and as a therapist working with a lot of private it helped my professional development. I would recommend anyone who is looking to work on their speech to reach out to Tricia. You won’t be disappointed!

As a consultant specializing in sustainability with an emphasis on supply chain and logistics in the oil and gas industry, clear and effective communication is crucial to my work. Over the past year, I had the privilege of working with Tricia, an exceptional speech coach, who has significantly improved my American English speaking skills. From our very first session, Tricia's expertise and dedication were evident. She meticulously assessed my pronunciation, intonation, and overall speaking style, tailoring her coaching to address my specific needs. Her methods were not only effective but also engaging, making the learning process both enjoyable and highly productive. Tricia's guidance has been invaluable in helping me articulate complex research summaries and deliver presentations with clarity and confidence. The improvement in my communication skills has been noticed by colleagues and clients alike, enhancing my professional interactions and overall effectiveness as a consultant. I am immensely grateful for the progress I've made under Tricia's coaching and look forward to continuing our sessions to further hone my public speaking skills for American audiences. I highly recommend Tricia to anyone seeking to enhance their spoken English proficiency and public speaking abilities.

I’ve been a student of Tricia’s for almost 2 years now and am very pleased with my progress of significantly increasing the clarity of my pronunciation. More importantly, I have gained tremendous confidence in my ability to capture the attention of clients and peers (which have not gone unnoticed!). Given that it is key to success in my career and everyday life, I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching to anyone that wants to improve or sharpen their communication skills.

I was nervous about requesting gender-affirming voice and communication changes after embarking on a new transitional journey. But, when I reached out to NYSC they were extremely inclusive and sensitive to my needs and requests. In just a short amount of time, I have made such incredible strides in my journey to feminization of my voice. Caleb has truly provided me the tools required to see amazing results and has continued to foster growth and development in my vocal abilities. From vocal exercises to his extensive scientific knowledge, Caleb has this and so much more information to continue assisting with your speech challenges. I feel as though I am only on the beginning of my vocal journey with Caleb, but I know I will continue with him because he has the resources, experience, knowledge, professionalism, and overall positivity to allow us to see the results I desire. Working as a biopharmaceutics consultant adds a layer of complexity to my schedule and Caleb is always more than willing to accommodate me with flexibility. I would not be where I am today in my journey without the lessons from Caleb and NYSC.

When I decided to look for a speech coach, I wasn't sure if the kind of coaching I wanted even existed. I'm not an executive or a start-up founder or an office worker trying to improve my speaking skills to run meetings or deliver pitches or give TED talks. I'm not an actor or a singer. I'm just a person who was feeling bad about my speech. I felt like I always fumbled my words. This happened in professional settings, sure, but it also felt like a problem at dinner parties, at nights out with friends, and even one-on-one with family. I self-interrupted (usually in the name of starting a story over because I lost the confidence that I was telling it "correctly"); I let thoughts trail off mid-sentence; I just generally did not feel good about my ability to take the thoughts in my head and translate them into speech. Was there even coaching tailored to someone like me? At New York Speech Coaching, I found exactly the instruction I needed. Caleb has been a dream to work with. He listened as I explained my struggles with speech and put together a thoughtful, surprising, and what feels like a truly unique series of exercises that have helped me build my confidence as a speaker and person out in the world. I leave our sessions feeling energized and excited to take what we do in the classroom and put it into practice in my life. After even just two months of working with Caleb, I see a big difference in how I communicate day-to-day in all of my interactions.

Having presented at many business reviews over my 15 year career, I knew there was substantial room for improvement in my communication and executive presence. I contacted Caleb, expressed my areas of concern and we went to work over the several weeks. I realized an immediate result after only the first few sessions. I am learning techniques that I would never have known without our engagement. His coaching style is tailored to my specific needs and can be put into practice each day I am at work. Our review sessions are so valuable that I will continue working with Caleb for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend Caleb, if you want to improve executive presence while having a clear consistent and confident communication style.

Caleb was a great partner in developing my speech skills and building my confidence. One thing that really stood out to me was how Caleb invested time in understanding my values and my motivation for seeking speech coaching. This grounded our sessions and was something we referred to throughout, creating greater meaning and purpose to the work. Together, I was able to practice and learn new techniques to ensure I deliver communications with confidence and clarity. Caleb was detail-oriented, specific, and encouraging, striking a great balance so that I learned while staying motivated. I'm grateful for our time together and my learnings from our engagement. I highly recommend Caleb to others!

I've found Brendan Houdek to be an excellent speaking coach and sessions with him were a significant amount of value. After only a few sessions, I was able to successfully incorporate the learnings into an important speaking engagement. His instruction was key, and I was very happy with the results. Brendan's technique is very polished. He effectively analyzes and then provides very practical steps to improve speaking in a variety of ways.