I coach speaking voices at my studio in Lacey, Washington, for professionals, educators and leaders from Olympia, Tumwater and across Thurston County, and online wherever you are. Sessions focus on vocal clarity, projection, pacing and authentic presence. Sessions are one hour, a single session is $100, and every client starts with a free 15-minute discovery call.

Who speaking coaching helps

Speaking clients often arrive with a specific goal in mind. These are some of the reasons people come to me:

  • An upcoming presentation. A keynote, a high-stakes presentation or an important meeting. I help you prepare by strengthening the vocal and performance side of your delivery.
  • A voice that tires. If your voice wears out during long meetings, lectures or presentations, we work on the mechanics underneath.
  • Confidence and presence. You have valuable things to say and want to hold attention. We work on breath support, resonance, body alignment and pacing.
  • Clarity. We refine articulation, pacing and expressive range so listeners understand you and stay with you.
  • Accent modification. Patient, methodical work for regional or non-native speech patterns in professional settings, with respect for your linguistic identity.
  • Speech pattern challenges. This work takes care and consistency, and meaningful progress is possible.

How it works

Speaking coaching often centers on one objective: an upcoming presentation, long-term vocal resilience, or greater executive presence. I design our work around your goals and your timeline. Some clients work with me weekly over a longer period. Others come for a focused, shorter series.

After every in-studio session, you get a written summary by email: what we worked on, vocal exercises for the week, and resources I picked for you.

Authentic speaking and your communication brand

Speaking is human-to-human connection. Everything I teach supports that central truth: authentic expression drives impact, and technique serves authenticity.

Your speaking style is as personal as your fingerprint. The PASS Profile, a professional communication assessment I created, shows which communication approaches you favor: how you process information, engage with others, and express ideas at work. It gives us a shared vocabulary, and we build on what’s already working and address what’s getting in the way.

The PASS + Voice-Brand Bundle ($59.99) adds a Voice-Brand Alignment report that applies those approaches to your own job: your audiences, a playbook of key conversations, a communication brand statement, and a 90-day plan.

What clients say

“I worked with Ted to help me achieve better control of my voice and become a better speaker.” — Tom K., Google review

“I found Ted’s PASS profile to be very precise and well organized. It presented the findings in a very positive and helpful format that actually made me feel very empowered and having a true sense of direction for my career.” — Randall G., Google review

What I don’t do

I focus on the voice and performance side of speaking. I don’t write speeches or develop content. What I help with is how you deliver your message.

In person or online

I teach mainly in person at my studio in Lacey. Online sessions are available too. Which one suits you depends on your goals and how you like to work, and we figure that out together on the discovery call.

What it costs

  • Single session: $100.
  • Session packages: 5 sessions for $425, 10 for $800, or 20 for $1,500. Packages include my Online Voice Studio, with speaking scripts, tongue twisters for clear diction and recorded warm-ups.
  • The Voice of Impact: a focused 4-session series for $400, including one PASS Profile assessment.

All rates are on my pricing page.

How to start

Every client starts with a free 15-minute discovery call. It is a short conversation where I learn about your goals and you learn about my approach. From there, we decide together whether it’s a good fit.

Book your free discovery call, or read more about speaking coaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a speaking voice coach in Olympia, WA? Yes. Ted’s Voice Academy coaches speaking voices at its studio in Lacey, for clients from Olympia, Tumwater and across Thurston County, and online.

How much does speaking coaching cost? A single session is $100. Packages run $75 to $85 a session, and The Voice of Impact series is $400 for four sessions.

Will you write my presentation? No. I focus on how you deliver your message: your voice, pacing and presence.

Can I work with you before one specific talk? Yes. A single session is good for help before one talk or meeting.