How to Choose a Speech Coach

 

When you are charged with finding and selecting a vendor to help you or your employees strengthen their communication skills, you are taking on a crucial task. Whether it’s helping a colleague prepare for a major presentation, learning to navigate difficult conversations yourself, or developing an organization’s leadership team, you need to closely match the learning needs to the training skills.

This is even more important if the participant is a member of the C-Suite. Communication learning done well is career-changing and life-enhancing. If done poorly, not only is it a waste of time and money, but it can also be professionally and personally embarrassing.

This free, informative white paper will help you avoid those pitfalls and make the right decision. BONUS: It includes 23 questions you should choose from to ask any prospective speech coach before you hire them.

Download: How to Choose a Speech Coach

 

 

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