My daughter has been taking public speaking and debates class for couple of years now. It has been…read morean amazing experience for her. From the very first day, Larry created a fun and engaging environment where my daughter felt comfortable and confident participating. She loves to research the topics for her debates. Larry typically picks something that is current and interesting for his students. Larry is an exceptional teacher who truly has a gift for bringing out the best in each and every student. Under his guidance, my daughter has developed a strong sense of self-assurance in her public speaking abilities and honed her debate skills. Larry is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and has a unique ability to explain complex ideas in a way that is both engaging and easy for students to grasp. His dynamic teaching style, sense of humor, and high energy level make the lessons enjoyable and memorable for students. Recently my younger daughter started taking lessons with teacher Larry and the outcome has been the same, she can't wait for the next public speaking class.

From the owner: We are creating a culture that allows our students to learn and perform in a fun and creative…read moreenvironment, that will produce life long learners, captivating speakers and confident young leaders. Come and see what Parents and Students are saying about I SPEAK California.

When my son was first diagnosed with speech delay we were searching everywhere for therapy.When we…read morecame across IICA, we were so happy that the search came to an end. Everyone at IICA is amazing! We've been here for almost 2 years now. We are always kindly greeted my Marisol, Mallory and Marissa! My son always looks forward to seeing them and they do such a great job managing our appointments. We attend specifically for speech therapy. We've mostly work with Mr. Michael, Ms. Macie and Ms. Lindsey. Their level of patience, kindness and creativity is really why my son has been able to make progress. We live in Morgan Hill and although it's a commute, The entire team at IICA makes it every visit a very fun experience and we admire everyone we've met. Would definitely recommend! They also offer Physical therapy and have two big gyms! If only it was covered my out insurance, we would have done both here.

We absolutely love our IICA family. The San Jose location is excellent and their staff go above and…read morebeyond for their clients. They offer multiple therapies all under the same roof! Their facility is incredible and continues to evolve and expand. The quality of care is unmatched compared to other facilities in our area. My children are currently in Occupational therapy, speech therapy and feeding therapy! Their therapists have become like family to us! A special thank you to Ms. Teresa, Ms. Gabby, Ms. Callie, Ms. Rosa, Ms. Riza, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Macy, Ms. Lindsay, Mr. Kevin & our front office staff, Ms. Mallory , Ms. CJ & Ms. Marissa

I joined Public Speak Easy's 2 years ago and I'm very glad I did. This group is very welcoming, and…read moreeverybody is so approachable and fun to talk to. I feel more confident in my speaking abilities now, and it makes such a difference for me in my career. I'd highly recommend this club for beginners and shy speakers!

I joined this club in January 2017 after a very long academic struggle for public speaking. Not…read moreonly did I feel very welcomed initially but it was a safe space for me to make mistakes and grow. It's an extremely encouraging environment and very diverse as well.

The best speech therapists!!…read more We have been using Gold Speech for our son's speech therapy off and on for a few years, and we've had a wonderful experience. Molly is one of his favorites. She is always on time, warm, and kind, and my son truly enjoys his sessions with her. Molly has made such a meaningful difference in our son's speech and confidence. We're very grateful for the care and support he has received from Gold Speech and highly recommend them to other families.

My child has been attending Mr Neil's social group for the past 2 years and has also been working…read morewith him in private sessions. During that time, I've seen tremendous growth in her communication and social skills. Mr Neil is not only knowledgeable and highly skilled but also incredibly kind and patient. He always takes the time to answer my questions and shares helpful suggestions for supporting my child at home. What stands out most is how genuinely he cares about each child and makes both children and parents feel welcome and supported. That personal connection means so much to our family, especially in a field where services can often feel rushed and business focused. While waiting for my child during her sessions, I've also noticed how kind, caring and patient the other therapists at Gold Speech are with their clients. I highly recommend Mr Neil and Gold Speech to any parent looking for compassionate, high quality speech therapy or social skills groups for their child !

Great club. Welcoming and friendly members. I enjoyed my time there and would recommend it to…read moreanyone who is looking for a toastmaster club to join.

Great club for improving public speaking!read more

We asked Arjun to speak at the New Museum Los Gatos for our new docent training program. The…read moreresponse was overwhelming. He gave our docents excellent tips and tools for them to enter our program successfully. He was an excellent communicator and personally acknowledged all participants, setting an excellent example for their future tours. I would highly recommend Arjun for any group or one on one training. We would be delighted and plan on asking him back for further training in our future program.

From the owner: I am an Executive Coach and teach Fortune 500 Leaders & Startup CEOs powerful speech and business…read morecommunication skills. Let's prep you for Investors, create an improvement plan for your workplace, and help you become a respected leader! Rated #1 Speech Coach in San Francisco by Thumbtack for 2015 and 2016

I've struggled with R-words my whole life due to a foreign accent that went untreated, even though…read moreI grew up in SF. Now in my 20's, and after a few months of working with Carol, I've progressed greatly on this issue. She also corrected other issues in my speech which I wasn't even aware of. Carol is a very kind and knowledgeable person, it was clear she had experience in the field as she had multiple techniques and angles for when one approach fails. Her rates are fair and I liked the personal approach you get compared to the bigger companies. Thanks again!

Carol did wonderful work with our 6yo daughter. Over the course of 6 months we saw dramatic…read moreimprovement in our daughter's articulation (not to mention grammar). Carol is professional, kind, and great with kids. Highly recommend.

I worked with Surina for a number of years. What started out as "presentation training" evolved…read moreinto so much more than that; I would call it "executive training." Surina took the time to get to know me and my teammates well. She was able to understand our individual perspectives and how they effected our development as executives. She was able to help us understand how our words, mannerisms and tone combine to create an image that supports or detracts the message we want to impart to our audience. She was well prepared with new insights in each session. She was honest and thorough with feedback. I feel that my time with Surina helped to significantly enhance my interactions with clients, boards of directors, teammates and direct reports. Working with Surina was a great benefit to my career development.

Because of Surina's various audiences, she brings more than one perspective to the table. This is…read morehelpful not just for interviews, but for client pitches, crisis management and the lot. I can't say enough good things about Surina. She runs a professional shop with institutional quality yet puts her personal attention and touch to it. Well done. I recommend Dynamically Speaking with zero hesitation.

I may be making a career change but holding onto some personal baggage about my current situation…read more I have never used a coach before. I called a couple coaches but decided after a phone conversation Joie to go with her Joie spent 2 hours on our initial consultation to understand my goals. She helped me through some exercises so that the choice I make will be clear and I can see through the reasons why I was holding onto the current career. I am feeling more confident with my choice and about myself. I have learned about some of my habits that may be a road block. I highly recommend her services, i plan to sign up for her next courses.

Joie is an incredibly coach. She is awesome. When you first meet with her, she has this brightness…read moreabout her. She immediately eases you. She has a great depth of knowledge and experience in what she does. She has great intuition. Her wisdom and clarity -she can zoom in what the issues are and works on them with you. She has so many tools and resources up her sleeve. My meetings with Joie were important in figuring out the root of my problems. Her experience with emotional intelligence, something I knew nothing about, is/was invaluable. Since I have met with her, I, still to this day, utilize the tools and insight she has given me. Thank you for always having a smile when we meet. Your kindness, your support and understanding - I appreciate you. You have made a difference in my path to healing.

Originally I wasn't going to post a review, but I feel as I should since my experience wasn't the…read morebest. This school is very unorganized. The head administrator is a retired LVN, and her husband also works as part of administration. There are no online portals or true credentials you get as a student. The only file you have is a manila folder with the proper school forms and whatnot. During my short time there, the head administrator never knew where she placed our files, or was forgetful and always had trouble remembering or doing something. Asking for help from her was almost pointless because she most likely didn't know the answer. Yet, she is quick to collect money and almost always reminds her students to pay on time. Although this school is more affordable compared to other CNA programs in the Bay Area, you do get a sense that they are money hungry for their business. For instance, I paid a certain amount for tuition, but when overhearing admin talk on the phone to a possible student, she told them it was $200 more than what the current class is paying. Not sure how they determine their prices, but this is why it is important for students to do their research. Getting a refund was almost hard too. To be honest I don't think I was refunded the proper amount, but hey I guess they need the money more than I do. Due to Covid, classes were still held in person but the student average was about 12 students. Luckily, there was another LVN who is an instructor for the course. Instructor Akua is super friendly, passionate about his work, and is a great teacher. This rating is more for him, since he actually teaches and takes over majority of the time. I learned a lot from him during my 2 weeks there, and he was even sad to see me leave. If anything I wish admin would treat him better too. He was promised a laptop for his lectures but still hasn't received one. He is hardworking and practically has no days off since he teaches the weekend and some evening classes too. This school is what you make of it, so as long as you pay attention and read the material, you have high chances of passing. And to everyone who was in that same class with me.... lol, best of luck to yall.

I want to start by saying you get what you put in. I went to this school back in 2017. At the…read moretime, their weekend schedule was the only one in the area that worked for me. After receiving my CNA license here, I was able to get a job at a large hospital in the Silicon Valley as a PCT in the same year. I later became an ED tech for the same organization. I continued my education / prerequisites for nursing school while working as a tech and later got accepted into a nursing school in San Jose. This allowed me to work while in Nursing school, and complete the program. My experience was great at this school. Yes, you had to study a bit on your own. And yes, some things may have been outdated, but this school allowed me to get certified while I continued to work my 8-5. It ultimately helped me kickstart my nursing career. My path to becoming a nurse would have been significantly different if this program was not available to me. Other programs took way too long or did not fit with my work schedule. Thank you South Bay School of Nursing!