Public Speaking

Speaking is our primary means of communication, even ahead of the written word. This has been true for tens of thousands of years, and it is true in this digital age. Speaking to our friends and family is easy and natural. Communicating to larger groups of people in a formal and professional way requires skill and experience. Everyone has developed these skills to a greater or lesser degree. Like athletics, some people are naturally gifted at it. Others need practice, and in some cases coaching.

At The Art of Persuasion we work with your existing skills applying tried and true techniques acquired over decades of experience. Our supportive coaching sessions help you to hone your natural talents to make you the most effective oral communicator you can be.

 

Written Communication

Effective writing is a skill that requires knowledge and practice. The Art of Persuasion offers training that will make you a better writer of practically any kind of writing, especially essays, articles and reports.

 

Team Building & Leadership Training

The Art of Persuasion offers workshops in team-building and leadership training designed to advantage the natural strengths of your teams, and empower your team leaders. Our positive, supportive and reflective approach has the goal of fostering and sustaining an effective, healthy and productive organization for the long term.

 

Consultation is free. Please contact us to discuss your needs or to arrange a short, trial session.

Courses and Workshops

These courses and workshops are available to the public. Please click on the title below for a description of the course and for the link to a registration page.

Professional Services

Designed for individuals, businesses and political candidates interested in coaching, training and support in the art of public speaking and oral communication. Click here to learn more. Please go to our Services page for a more detailed list of the services we provide.

Online sessions are available.

Pro Bono and Free Services

The Art of Persuasion provides pro bono services to public schools, and community organizations that serve BIPOC, LGBTQ and other marginalized or disadvantaged communities. Click here to learn more. Please go to  Services to see a fuller list of the supports we provide.

Some sessions may be conducted online upon request.