Spoken with Authority provides coaching to subject-matter experts, emerging leaders, and leaders at law firms, consulting firms, associations, nonprofits, and government agencies. We elevate the presence and expand the influence speakers who are novice, intermediate, and advanced.

Our clients are focused on improving outcomes in a wide range of interpersonal, small-group, and large-group communication situations that take place online, in-person, or as hybrid events. They include: presentations, briefings, reports, lectures, conferences, pitches, TED-style talks, ceremonial speeches, toasts, meetings, phone calls, panels, networking events, job interviews, performance reviews, casual conversations, and difficult conversations.

We have a track record of success supporting a diverse range of speakers, including those who have a deep-seated fear of public speaking, are non-native English speakers, or are neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, etc.).

We do not specialize in helping professionals overcome shyness, improve written communication skills, script word-for-word speeches, or understand the nuances of communicating with listeners outside Western business culture. We can, however, connect you with highly regarded specialists in these fields.

Yes. Because Spoken with Authority has a dedicated and talented team of coaches, we have bandwidth to help you — usually within a few days of your inquiry.

If you have an unexpected speaking opportunity and need to prepare on a tight timeline or are setting your long-term professional development goals and want support to achieve them in coming months and years, book a consultation with us today to get started.

Book a Consultation

Spoken with Authority conducts all coaching engagements online. In fact, we have used Zoom for coaching engagements since 2016 (and Skype before that) to enhance the communication and presentation skills of professionals across the United States and around the globe. If you would like a session(s) in person, please let us know during your consultation, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

First, learn about our qualifications and values. Then, consider how collaborating with Spoken with Authority on your coaching engagement will get you better, faster, and easier results than doing it on your own; will prevent the reputational damage that can occur when you deliver a disappointing presentation; will give you the oral communication skills necessary to thrive now and achieve your leadership potential; and will help your organization live up to its diversity and inclusion goals.

After all, we have a track record of effectively and compassionately coaching hundreds of professionals at law firms, consulting firms, associations, nonprofits, and government agencies. We have a team of dedicated and expert coaches who can accommodate most scheduling needs, even if you have a last-minute coaching request or need to book sessions on evenings and weekends.

And, we offer responsive and white-glove coaching — so our clients look forward to each session and get the most value out of each engagement (which we actually document and measure in our executive and leadership communication coaching engagements with the Statement of Goals and Metrics as well as the Final Assessment).

Spoken with Authority coaches include Lynne Adrine, David Henderson Esq., Jean Constanza Miller, Michele Morrissey, Lisa Richard, and Bjørn Stillion Southard Ph.D.

You will have an initial consultation to discuss your goals, learning style, coach preferences, timeline, and scheduling needs. Based on this information as well as coach expertise, availability, and Spoken with Authority’s commitment to equitable distribution of work, you will be paired with one of our expert coaches.

After the first session with your coach, we will check in to get your feedback on the coaching experience and make adjustments as needed.