Communication Secret #1

Though it may be hard to believe sometimes, it’s true: people want you to be interesting. It’s a popular misconception that others want to see you fail (it’s also a form of emotional quicksand).

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What Clients Are Saying

"Stephanie seems to really enjoy helping others to do their best and that enthusiasm shows in the quality of her work."

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Client Reviews

"Stephanie is a top-notch presentation coach with an unerring ear for what will resonate (and what won't) with the audience and a knack for distilling vague and / or longwinded thoughts into pithy, relevant kernels of wisdom. She is able to deliver highly candid feedback with warmth and humor - a rare skill - and has an enthusiasm for what she does that is contagious. I always enjoy our work together and have recommended her to clients and colleagues alike. Stephanie is terrific!"

Eden Abrahams,
Founder, Clear Path Executive Coaching,
New York, NY

"Stephanie was able to provide what we were looking for and more. Her professionalism comes through in every working session. Within our organization, our presentations as well as our presentations skills have improved dramatically....all because of Stephanie's work. We expect to continue our relationship with Stephanie because there is still so much more that we can learn from her."

Larry Sedillo,
Asst. Field Vice President, Allstate,
Hauppauge, NY

"How can I thank you? You are like the friend that few of us have, but all desperately need...the one who leans in and says, ‘Psst, you’ve got spinach in your teeth.’ You were great in helping me break my worst habits by gently calling attention to things I’ve always done, but never knew – they were totally unconscious mannerisms."

Khelly Miller Agee,
Author – Producer – Coach,
Park City, UT

"Stephanie worked with me on a specific presentation that had to be drafted quickly with a minimum of practice time. She provided excellent feedback on clarity of content, presentational style and suggested activities to deter anxiety. After working with her, I was noticeably more confident in my ability to effectively deliver my message to a large group on a technical subject."

SVP and Chief Accounting Officer,
Leading Global Public Media Company,
Stamford, CT

"I hired Stephanie to help me feel more at ease with some speaking engagements I had booked, and it was a great investment! She is an expert in her field, went above and beyond, truly cares about her clients, and provided a level of support that I could not have even dreamed of. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"

Lora Sasiela, LCSW, BCD,
Psychotherapist, Speaker – Financially Smitten,
New York, NY

"I asked Stephanie to coach me when I had to shoot a commercial for my Acupuncture Practice. I have media experience, having been a musician/producer at another point in my life, and was expecting just some finishing suggestions. I got that, but in addition what I got was a fresh perspective, encouraging support, and focused intention with my performance. Really great to work with someone who knows how to help you get the best out of your performance and ultimately yourself. Thanks for your great work Stephanie!"

Phil Veneziano, MS, TCM,
Owner/Chief Practitioner – Seven Acupuncture,
New York, NY

"Stephanie was able to understand my needs very quickly and developed a method and a learning process that attended my expectations. She is very experienced in dealing with clients from different regions of the world and with specific needs."

Joao Faria, Vice President, Eaton Corporation,
Detroit, MI

"I am not a natural speaker. As my speech coach Stephanie worked with me to improve my public speaking skills. She helped me to learn techniques necessary to communicate forcefully; she helped me to analyze and organize my ideas and make effective presentations with confidence."

Ragupathy Veluswamy,
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Wyoming Valley Healthcare System,
Scranton, PA

“The level of expertise Stephanie brings has made a huge impact with our facilitator training.  She has demonstrated the ability to adapt her content to fit the needs of any company.”

Robin Guido
Field Readiness Liaison, Leading International Software Corporation
San Jose, CA

“Thanks again for the priceless help. Not only was our work extremely useful, but we had a good deal of fun in the process! There's no question but that my presentation will be exponentially stronger for having worked with you. Your attention to the nuances of speech and body language, to just how much information to include, to the idea of applying "actions". . .so that my talk remains conversational and smooth, were all extremely important contributions you made. I'd work with you again in a heartbeat!”

April Lane Benson, PhD
New York, NY

 "Stephanie is very patient and tailors her approach to the needs at hand to accomplish results."

Debra K. Sloane
Assistant Vice President, Retail, Cartier,
New York, NY

 "As Stephanie trained our speakers she was able to make a positive difference in each trainee's presentation style, regardless of their level of experience.  She is very patient, gives thoughtful feedback, and shows insight that allows the best to emerge from each person she coaches."

Carol Calfa Allen
Program Development Supervisor, National Notary Association,
Chatsworth, CA

“I truly believe that Stephanie’s speech coaching enhances any attorney’s presentation skills.  Her extensive theatrical and vocal training makes her the perfect coach for improved courtroom presentation, as well as for marketing, development and client relationship building.
Every attorney, whether involved in litigation, transactional or other types of legal work would experience the benefits of developing increased conviction and authority in their speech, and adding qualities that can be used to inspire confidence, trust and compassion.
I highly recommend Stephanie Silverman to all lawyers!”

Lauren M. S. Bolfango, Esq.
Bolfango & McKown, LLP,
San Francisco, CA

“Stephanie is an excellent teacher who consistently demonstrates a high level of preparation and energy. As my colleague at the National Notary Association, Stephanie was charged with presenting six-hour seminars to large groups nationwide, as well as training other speakers. Her lively and entertaining approach to the subject matter made her seminars more than just a learning experience.

Armando Aguirre
National Notary Association,
Chatsworth, CA

“As an experienced music producer, my profession requires daily communication with artists and executives on an A-List level at major labels.  The work that my staff and I have done with Ms. Silverman has provided skills to approach these negotiations with comfort and confidence.  Her ability to recognize speech and presentation issues, and her creation of personalized programs to correct them have made a vast improvement in our communication.”

James Parr
Principal, Parr Audio Recording Studio
Martha's Vineyard, MA

“My speaking is now clear, direct and powerful and I feel like I’m really connecting with my audience.  As an unexpected benefit, some of my current coaching clients have commented on how I seem even more focused and able to hear their issues when working with them one-on-one.  Don’t be surprised if you hear from them soon…
Please feel free to share my phone number or email with any prospective client.  I can’t say enough about how you’ve changed my life and my work!  Thank you!”

Khelly Miller Agee
Author – Producer – Coach
Park City, UT

“We have enjoyed having Stephanie here not only for the work that she has done but also for the positive contribution she has made with her dynamic personality and diplomatic interpersonal skills."

Peter Bemis
President and CEO, Bemis Balkind LLC,
Los Angeles, CA

“Stephanie seems to really enjoy helping others to do their best and that enthusiasm shows in the quality of her work."

Carol Calfa Allen
Program Development Supervisor, National Notary Association,
Chatsworth, CA