Communicate with clarity and presence
Voice and performance coaching for clear, confident, authentic communication.
Book a Free Discovery CallThe way you speak shapes how your ideas land. Projection, pacing, resonance, confidence—these aren't abstract qualities. They're skills built on physical foundations that can be understood, practiced, and refined.
I work with professionals, educators, and leaders who want their communication to carry the impact their ideas deserve. With four decades of teaching experience and as the creator of the PASS Profile communication assessment, I bring both practical expertise and a structured framework to this work. Whether you're preparing for a significant speaking opportunity or seeking lasting improvement in how you use your voice, I can help you get there.
Speaking clients come for many reasons
Most speaking clients arrive with a specific goal in mind. Here are some of the challenges I help people address:
Upcoming presentations and speaking opportunities
A high-stakes presentation, keynote, or important meeting can create urgency to refine your delivery. I help you prepare by strengthening the vocal and performance elements that make your message compelling.
Vocal fatigue and strain
If your voice tires easily during long meetings, lectures, or presentations, we address the underlying mechanics. A resilient voice sustains itself through demanding communication without wearing down.
Confidence and presence
Some people have valuable things to say but struggle to project authority or hold attention. We work on the physical foundations—breath support, resonance, body alignment, and pacing—that allow your natural presence to emerge.
Clarity and engagement
Effective communication isn't just about being heard; it's about being understood and holding interest. We refine articulation, pacing, and expressive range to help your ideas connect with listeners.
Accent modification
For those who want to adjust regional or non-native speech patterns for professional contexts, I offer patient, methodical work that respects your linguistic identity while expanding your communication range.
Speech pattern challenges
I've helped clients work through various speech impediments and communication obstacles. This work requires care and consistency, and meaningful progress is absolutely possible.
Understanding your communication style
Your speaking style is as unique as your fingerprint. The PASS Profile—a professional communication assessment I created—reveals your natural communication patterns: how you process information, engage with others, and express ideas in professional contexts.
PASS Profile is integral to my speaking coaching. The assessment gives us shared vocabulary and precise insight into your authentic communication tendencies. Rather than imposing a generic "good speaker" template, we build on what's already working and address what's getting in the way.
Understanding your natural style means leveraging it intentionally—knowing when your default approach serves you well and when a situation calls for conscious adaptation.
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How speaking coaching works
The first step
We begin with a free discovery call—a brief conversation where I learn about your goals and you learn about my approach. From there, we determine together whether it's a good fit.
Goal-oriented structure
Speaking coaching often centers on a specific objective: preparing for an upcoming presentation, building long-term vocal resilience, or developing greater executive presence. I design our work around your particular goals and timeline.
Lesson format
Sessions are typically one hour. Some clients work with me weekly over an extended period; others come for focused, shorter-term engagements. We'll find the rhythm that serves your goals.
In-person or virtual
I teach primarily in person at my studio in Lacey, Washington. Virtual sessions are available and effective for speaking coaching, particularly once we've established a working foundation together.
What to expect
Speaking is human-to-human connection. Everything I teach supports that central truth—authentic expression drives impact, and technique serves authenticity.
Authentic expression drives impact, and technique serves authenticity.
We work on the physical foundations of voice: breath support, resonance, projection, and articulation. We address pacing, emphasis, and the subtle mechanics of holding attention. And we explore the performance dimension—how you occupy space, connect with listeners, and bring your genuine self to high-stakes communication.
A note on scope
I focus on the voice and performance elements of speaking. I don't write speeches or develop content—that's your domain or your speechwriter's. What I help with is how you deliver your message: the vocal quality, physical presence, pacing, and authentic performance that make your words land.
When you understand how your voice works and how you naturally communicate, you can continue developing these skills on your own. That's the goal.
Ready to strengthen your communication?
The first step is a free discovery call. Share a bit about your goals, and I'll be in touch to schedule a conversation.
Book a Free Discovery CallHave questions first? Reach out anytime: ted@tedsvoiceacademy.com