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Thanks for visiting! You can learn more about my academic work on the background and CV pages or connect with me about books, tattoos, and baking over my (rarely updated) blog. Looking to improve your public speaking? You can learn more about my coaching practice here!

Public Speaking Coaching

Following 10 years as a public speaker on space law and education, I started formally teaching public speaking and coaching speakers at the University of Nebraska in 2023. My public speaking text book will be published in early 2027 with Cognella Academic Publishing.

Speech classes are my favorite thing to teach! Watching students develop their own styles, find their voice, and grow in ways I never imagined has been the true joy of my career. I offer coaching outside of my academic work – working with clients from law firms to nonprofits, or any place a story is needed.

My approach to public speaking is rooted in humor, heart, and organization. My work breaks down different styles of speaking into their component parts and honors each client as an individual. It’s one-part practical, one-part empathy, and one-part fun. The two biggest rules of my approach to public speaking? Authenticity Above All and Prepare in Order to Enjoy.

Building on my successful classes, with years of experience, I offer group training options as well as individual coaching. Basic packages are listed below. Individualized discounts to nonprofits and new professionals may be available in addition to my student rates.

Check out my packages below and Contact Me using this form! I’ll be in touch within 2-3 business days after receiving your submission.

Individual Coaching:

I offer a variety of individual coaching options. Depending on the length of our work together, topics may include:

• Dealing with nervousness and self consciousness,
• Defining your individual speaking style,
• Building on what you already do well and addressing areas of growth,
• Help drafting, organizing, and revising a speech,
• Understanding vocal strategies and how and when to use them,
• Strategies for effective practice for upcoming events,
• Practicing together with feedback and adjustments,
• Preparing and planning for an upcoming event, and
• Learning about different kinds of microphones and speaking technology.

I am available to help with a variety of speaking engagements!

• Interview prep,
• Developing your organization’s story and “elevator pitch,”
• Presentations about your work or research,
• Personal events such as award speeches, wedding toasts, and funeral eulogies,
• Conference speeches and presentations, such as CLEs or panels,
• Speaking events such as TEDx, Ignite, or others,
• Storytelling events, and
• General desire to improve public speaking skills.

Standard Rates:
One 2 hour session: $150
Three 2 hour sessions (6 total hours): $450
Four 2 hour sessions (8 total hours): $600
Payment is due in $150 increments per session, or in full.

Student Rates:
One 2 hour session: $50
Three 2 hour sessions (6 total hours): $300
Four 2 hour sessions (8 total hours): $400
Payment is due in $50 increments per session, or in full.

Sessions are usually scheduled over lunch, in the evening, or on the weekend. In person sessions are preferred, but Zoom sessions are available. I am available to travel up to 65 miles outside of Lincoln, with mileage rates.

Group and Business Workshops:

I offer a variety of sessions for law firms, businesses, or other organizations. These sessions are best designed for around 15-20 people. Depending on the length of the session, workshops include materials on:

• Dealing with nervousness and self consciousness,
• Defining an individual speaking style and building on what speakers already do well,
• Understanding vocal strategies and how and when to use them,
• Strategies for effective practice for upcoming events,
• Preparing and planning for an upcoming event,
• How to organize a professional or educational talks (CLEs, etc) or a story or personal speech,
• Developing materials for specific disciplines (my background is in legal, space, and nonprofit education),
• At least 1-5 moments of practice (speaking in front of the group), or
• Learning about different kinds of microphones and speaking technology.

Full Day (8:30-4:30): $3,000
Half Day (8:30-11:30 or 1:30-4:30): $1,500
Sessions are usually scheduled on Mondays, Fridays, or weekends though flexible options may be available depending on the time of year. I offer discounts to nonprofits. Please reach out directly, using the form below. I can work with offices to submit workshops to the state Bar Association for Continuing Legal Education credit, at client cost, and pending their approval.

Payment is due in full by the date of the workshop.

Contact Me to Book Your Session!