OUR TALENTED TEAM

OVER 255+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE

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MEET LYNNE
MEET CHRISTINE

ROBERT W. GORDON, Esq.
Coach & Facilitator

DAVID HENDERSON, Esq.
Coach & Facilitator

MEET ROBERT
MEET DAVID
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MICHELE MORRISSEY
Coach & Facilitator

LISA RICHARD
Coach & Facilitator

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JON FREEMAN
Coaching Client Manager

AMANDA PRUDEN
Chief Operating Officer

CHRISTINE CLAPP
Founder & President

LYNNE ADRINE
Coach & Facilitator

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JEAN COSTANZA MILLER, Ph.D.
Coach & Facilitator

AMYAH HILL
Coach & Facilitator

MEET JEAN
MEET AMYAH
MEET LISA
MEET MICHELE

BJØRN STILLION SOUTHARD, Ph.D.
Coach & Facilitator

LAUREN SHEAR
Coach & Facilitator

MEET BJØRN
MEET LAUREN

WE ARE A VALUES-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION

Authenticity

While we use proven and proprietary methods, techniques, and tools in our work, we do not take a generic one-size-fits-all approach. We focus on bringing out each individual professional’s authentic voice and developing their unique strengths — including gifts and talents that they may not realize they have — so they can deliver clear, convincing, and compelling presentations every time: whether they are on stage in front of thousands of peers, in a virtual meeting with clients, or having an important one-on-one conversation with a colleague.

Empathy

We understand that emotions and feelings about public speaking — in both formal and informal settings — run the gamut. Some people are energized by the idea. Some people have mixed feelings. And some people outright dread it. Our approach is empathetic, compassionate, and respectful. We meet our clients exactly where they are on the journey, and give them the tools, support, guidance, and encouragement they need to achieve their full potential — even when they are busy or stressed.

Diversity

We actively embrace and demonstrate diversity throughout our organization, from our own hiring and work-allocation procedures, to our commitment to using inclusive and respectful language and practices in our training programs and coaching engagements. We also help organizations promote and celebrate diversity by upgrading the presentation and public speaking skills of under-represented and historically marginalized groups in their workforce.

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