Janet is an outstanding teacher with extensive experience in coaching non-native speakers who want…read moreto improve their language skills. She is quick to identify and understand your challenges during the trial class and designs personalized modules that cater to your specific needs. Janet is patient when correcting repetitive mistakes and provides constructive, consistent feedback. She is also flexible with scheduling, making it easier for you to find time for lessons. Beyond language skills, Janet is someone you'll enjoy getting to know. She is friendly, approachable, and genuinely interested in your life story. As a kind, honest, and easy-going person, she creates a comfortable learning environment. Throughout my time learning with Janet, I've gained a much better understanding of native speaker intonation and effective communication. My pronunciation has significantly improved after just a few months of coaching. I now comprehend the reasons behind my accents and am actively working to avoid reverting to my old habits, ensuring I deliver my messages more clearly. You will achieve remarkable results and gain a friend and mentor through her class!

This review is from my wife Aleksandra U. I took 10 week (1.5 hr/wk) course costing her $2100. My…read moregoal was to learn sentence formation and grammar however the course was focused on accent reduction. I believe it was just mismatch in expectation and think if accent reduction is what you are looking for, you cannot go wrong. However, for basic communication- i suggest you find another coach.

Jonathan is a great coach who is attentive to what aspects of speaking/communication you want to…read morework on. His structured methodology and content helps with latching unfamiliar concepts to tangible practices. Would recommend, even if you're only able to participate virtually.

Jonathan's coaching is by far the most effective public speaking coaching I've ever had, and I've…read morebeen through a lot over the years: Dale Carnegie, Toastmasters (3 different groups), Speaking Circles, and another private coach. Jonathan's program and coaching were dramatically more effective than any of the other training I had. I use the word "dramatically" intentionally, because that is what all the other programs miss out on, and what is really Jonathan's innovation: using theatrical training techniques for public speaking. I had barely thought of this before, but if you think about it, when you're giving a speech you are performing, and there's actually a whole world of theatrical training techniques that are tremendously useful, that most of us never hear about it, and that are almost completely ignored by all other training. I felt like I was getting lots of "insider" info. When I started with Jonathan, I told him my fear: "I'm afraid that I will go through this training and when the time comes for me to give my first big speech I will be right back where I am now and panic and freeze up." He said he often gets that comment. But here's what he said that was really important: "By the time you get to the speech you will know so much more about speaking you just simply will not be as nervous - because you will know what you are doing." After going through three months of coaching, culminating in my speech, I can testify he hit the nail on the head. In those three months I saw my anxiety consistently go down, including on the day of the speech. I actually knew what I was doing for the first time standing in front of an audience - I actually wanted to do it so I could try all my new skills and get my message across in the way I had always hoped.

Magnetic Speaking is truely out of this world! Under Giles insightful guidance, the classes promote…read moregenuine self-reflection and collaboration. Dani has also been fantastic in addressing my specific ADHD high masking needs. In just four months, I've experienced tremendous growth. I now feel more comfortable in group settings, even when speaking with leaders, and my overall communication skills have significantly improved. As an entrepreneur, communication is one of my top priorities. They continue to elevate my skills to keep me evolving. Thank you for making such a positive impact on my life through accessible communication training!

Highly recommend. I took the Magnetic Storytelling bootcamp and loved it. If you're nervous-- don't…read morebe. Our excellent trainer Giles took the group through a series of low risk exercises that had us telling brief stories about our lives and/or work. He then provided simple structures and pinpointed a few things (different for each of us) that gave our talks more charge, clarity and power. These exercises are devised with thought and sensitivity to connect you more deeply with your own voice. (Entirely centered around YOU and your particular needs.) Every communication then transforms into an opportunity to deepen your engagement with your audience and yourself. Plus it's super fun!

After more than 20 years of exploring nearly every growth modality I could find, I can say Yes You…read moreCan Speak stands out. Lynn Kirkham's program combines neurolinguistic repatterning with other approaches in a way that gets to the root of old patterns and trauma, not just the surface symptoms. The biggest shift for me was understanding, in my body and not just intellectually, that my thoughts are simply thoughts. They can be seen differently, and once that clicks, they lose their grip. Although I've gone through many techniques to experience this, I feel that this program was the most impactful for me in that area. This program creates a space that is both skillful and deeply supportive. I'd recommend this program to anyone serious about their own growth, whether you're just starting or have been on the path for decades.

I want to preface this review with the fact that Lynn honored her refund policy and provided the…read more50% refund I requested. Although the course was not effective for me, others may have a different experience. I have a few key concerns regarding the program: The 98% success rate seems inaccurate based on my cohort, where the course did not work for at least three out of five participants. The course frequently encouraged participants to share past trauma in a group setting. Without licensed mental health professionals facilitating, this approach is negligent and potentially harmful, even if it offers self-reflection for beginners. The exercises focused on answering basic conversational questions rather than formal speaking techniques. This may benefit those struggling with everyday social interactions, but it did not provide meaningful public speaking practice. Ultimately, the program was not a worthwhile investment of my time, but I appreciate that the refund request was handled promptly and in good faith.

Richard is an amazing teacher. He is patient, accommodating, and will give you the right feedback…read moreto get you to your best speaking abilities. I had a lot of fun during these sessions, and could see the immediate impact they were having in my business. Would 100% recommend him!

Highly recommended - a life saver! I hired Richard to help…read moreme prep for a keynote speech. I had decent content, but he helped me refine it and get better at delivery. Practicing with him was extremely helpful. I felt prepared, confident and I nailed it! Thank you, Richard

With the job market being competitive, I immediately gave Julia a call after I finished my final…read morepresentation round of interviews for a corporate role. At that moment, I did not know if I would get the new job or not, but I knew I needed a boost to feel confident in my presentation & public speaking skills as a long term goal. When speaking with Julia, she helped me address some concerns I struggled with: articulating my thoughts, nerves/anxiety, presenting in front of high stakeholders, etc. I asked her to help me with presentations because my new role would involve frequent meetings with key stakeholders and storytelling. After consulting with Julia, she recommended that I do 1:1 coaching with her and it was the best investment I did for my professional development in my career. The module courses are straight forward and are taken online. For the coaching sessions, she offers both in-person and virtual zoom meetings. I had the opportunity to meet her once in SF and did the rest all online since it was far away from me in the Bay Area. However, meeting virtually was absolutely effective and convenient for my needs. I enjoy listening to her videos, podcasts, and extra modules that are so helpful. I finished the Fully Expressed Mentorship Program and can say I feel a lot more confident and comfortable doing presentations. Before I used to talk so fast due to nervousness and anxiety, but now I am relaxed and engaged as a communicator in my presentations. Even my new manager for my new role has been giving me kudos for doing a great job with improving each time I present to her, all thanks to Julia's coaching and guidance. Thank you Julia, and for anyone who is reading this, I highly recommend her programs.

It was a gift to have a one on one with Julia. I was really inspired by her knowledge of the…read morespeaker's industry. And then she followed to her an update on my progress. I appreciate any business that takes the time to follow up. Julia is one of a kind.

Doris' public speaking program is highly effective at increasing your confidence and speech…read moredelivery. She pushes each person, providing constructive feedback, great tips and a safe space to practice. Highly recommend!!

Hello Yelp! I am a sophomore at LAHS who had Doris help me with my TEDx talk, and she was…read morefantastic. Doris is a super friendly, funny person who's main goal is to help you in any she can. Throughout the process Doris did everything she could to help me, even in her off time when we weren't meeting. I remember how I would be working on my speech at the all hours of the day, and half of the time she would be on there too, commenting helpful suggestions. She spent hours looking over my speech giving me notes on how to have a clearer, stronger message. Then once the speech was perfected we would go through memorization tips, like grouping the information in small sentences in order to memorize chunks of the speech faster. Finally she guided me on how to speak with clear, big posture, a loud voice, and how to move throughout a stage. I remember if I didn't start strong enough she would act out how I looked, and make me try again, it was extremely helpful. I highly recommend Doris if you have a big presentation, or anything that involves talking in front of people.

I brought Lisa into our conference to lead communication workshops for a group of 17 veterinarians…read moreand veterinary business owners. Her sessions were engaging, practical, and incredibly relevant to the challenges we face in clinical and leadership roles. The feedback from my colleagues was overwhelmingly positive--they felt more confident communicating with both clients and team members. I highly recommend Lisa for group workshops and individual coaching within the veterinary field or any professional setting where communication is key.

This review is long overdue. I recommended Lisa to one of my clients during a major conference…read more (pre COVID). They were concerned about their speakers accents and stage presence. I watched the speakers during a runthrough prior to her workshop and after and all I have to say is wow! What a difference! With only a limited amount of time to work with the group she made such an amazing impact. Lisa was very responsive and addressed all of my clients concerns. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills.

This is my second review on Quarry Lane after four years. My younger one has flourished in the past…read moretwo years here and we are incredible grateful for the nurturing environment, especially thankful to his current pre-k teachers Ms. Swati. She has helped my son mastered alphabets, phonics and foundational math skills. Beyond academics, she has also been doing a great job developing his social emotional skills. My son used to be very shy and now with her patience and understanding, he has built strong confidence when interacting with others. In addition, she is also top notch in communicating with us about the development of our son so that we know how to collaborate better with her at home and at school. We feel very fortunate to have Ms Swati as our son's teacher. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking to prepare their kids well for stepping into K. The rest of the school staffs are also wonderful. Ms. Liz, the school Director warmly greets the kids and parents every morning. She is always willing to listen and truly understands the students need. We are very grateful of her and all the school staffs to make QL a wonderful place for our kids to grow and learn.

Ms. Swati is an amazing teacher at Quarry Lane school. My child is in her Pre-k class and he has…read moreprogressed so much with memorizing and writing the entire alphabet and numbers, writing full words, sentences, and now paragraphs. He is is also very excited everyday about the topic of the curriculum whether it's about the human body and all the organs, the ocean or plants. His confidence and love for learning and engagement at school has improved in her class. I attribute this to her teaching style and how she interacts and engages with him. I'm very pleased and happy with she was my son's pre-k teacher because I think she has instilled in him a love for school. I highly recommend Ms. Swati!