For public speaking, speeches, media training non-fiction book writing, workshop preparation or networking ... behind the scenes help is only a telephone* call away ... and it's convenient, fast and effective!

Call 800-423-4203 to schedule your FREE 15-minute tele-coaching session. 

* I am also available for in-person coaching in the NY metropolitan area. Please call me for details.

Do you want:

Personalized help to write, prepare and polish a speech, presentation, workshop or media interview?

Customized exercises to build your confidence and skill networking in social and business situations?

Individualized assistance in organizing and writing a non-fiction book?

1. I recommend booking four coaching sessions about a week apart. We schedule the days and times for your sessions. You call me at the agreed upon time. These are real appointments, but we both have the flexibility to reschedule if necessary, but no later than 24-hours before the session. If you miss a session without a prior call, you pay.  
2. Before the first session, you complete a brief questionnaire and email or mail me a "wish list" of your communication goals. Don't edit -- just write everything down you'd like to accomplish in four sessions. I'll determine what's possible over the four sessions. 
3. In the first session we discuss your desired outcomes for the sessions. I begin my assessment of you communication skills.
4. I give you "conversation practice assignments" based on your daily routines, activities and communication goals.
5. You identify and schedule upcoming events, meetings, presentations, parties, dates, etc. where you will have an opportunity to practice what we discuss in the sessions.
6. In the first part of the following session we "debrief" your prior assignments. I ask for clarification, provide feedback, discuss any new issues, situations or encounters.
7. In the last part of the session we discuss upcoming events, role play upcoming situations and you get a new conversation practice assignment. I offer ongoing assessments of your progress at the end of each session.
8. In the fourth session we evaluate your overall progress based on your written objectives. Then you decide if you want to continue.

"Don, thank you so much for your superb coaching and support. I felt very good and confident about last night's performance, even though I was shaking and spitting up before going on. You did a wonderful job and I'm ready to recommend you to anyone and everyone so have them call me if you need a reference."

Julie Azuma, President and founder of Different Roads to Learning

"Don, your coaching was very helpful for my presentation. You were able to quickly grasp what's needed and help me develop a smooth flowing presentation that would keep my audience interested. Thank you again!" 

Steven Chin, Engineer, Elizabeth Arden

Robert E. Bliss, Development Supervisor, Control Center, Shell Pipeline Company LP

"I want to thank you for your invaluable assistance and key pointers in developing a business presentation. Your enthusiasm and approach turned a normally challenging task into a very enjoyable effort that I will use in the future. My approach in preparing presentations has improved dramatically."

Don Jacobs, CFA, ASA, CFP KPMG
Global Transaction Strategies-Valuation Services

"The speech I had to present not just a regular speech -- it was a eulogy. Through your passion and commitment toward your work, the hardest speech I had to make in my life became the best speech I could of made. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have one of the most rewarding experiences in my life."

David Shweky, President, Unique Displays, Inc.

If you’re looking for one-on-one coaching to improve your communications skills and achieve your goals call Don at 800-423-4203.