We did it together!! You were a great help in putting my speech together and helping me deliver my message, and I felt great delivering it!

Harry Singh CEO, Bolla Oil Company

I just wanted to send along a warm thank you for hosting such an awesome workshop for our Student Leadership Board."

Sarah Andes Director of Programming, Generation Citizen

Thank you for your sincere interest in helping me deliver much better, tighter, and crisper presentations. Your direct approach and deep awareness of what's needed is quite effective... meeting with you helps me deliver messages that I believe the audience should hear."

Dr. Allen Zeman President, Center for Human Capital Innovation (CHCI

Thank you for your passion for supporting others, Jezra. It is inspirational!"

Christina Foti Chief Executive Director, Special Education Office, NYC Department of Education

You're a superstar! I took your advice on how to reach out to those contacts, and they both want to talk!

Mai Iskander Award-Winning Film Director/Director of Photography

Thank you Jezra— you have set me up for success! 

Laurel Winkenwerder Manager of Quantitative Analytics, Black Hills Energy

Just that one hour with you changed everything. I’m so grateful.

Steven Mazzuchelli Managing Director, Equable Shares

I used your notes on how to give a talk to compose my father’s eulogy. Having the structure, the guidance, helped.”

Client (Name Withheld) Image by Steven Spassov | Unsplash

Working with you has changed the way I communicate about science.

Jennifer Rehage Assistant Professor, Marine Sciences Program, Florida International University's School of Environment, Arts & Society

Jezra, I can’t thank you enough. You’ve changed something I’ve been dreading into something that I’m looking forward to!

Glenn F. Hopps Chief Financial Officer, R4 Capital LLC

We are all floored at how much you have changed people — and in such a short time!

Rachel Tall Senior Vice President / Director of Marketing, R4 Capital LLC

I was able to integrate your feedback into my presentation, which very much improved the delivery and helped with the overall “flow” of the discussion.  I look forward to working with you in the future.

Brian Blue Senior Vice President / Chief Underwriter, R4 Capital LLC

I found our video conference to be extremely helpful. I was quite proud of how the panel went – and by the end, wished I had another 30 minutes to keep the conversation among the panelists and audience going.

Tara Nussbaum Senior Vice President, R4 Capital Funding

I just wanted to relay my deepest appreciation for your great help and feedback on my speech.  It was really very well received and everyone loved it including the guest of honour.

Karolin Givergis Senior Coordinator, Client Relations, World Education Services (WES)

I accepted a job on Friday! Thanks for helping me move forward with this quest.

Peter Cafiero Transportation Executive, WMATA (Washington DC Transit System)

Jezra, it was such a pleasure having you speak to our Supervisory Staff. Your presentation was clear, concise and applicable to what we do, from the start to the end. You provided tips that Supervisors were able to implement as soon as that afternoon. We look forward to inviting you back! Thank you!

Darnell D. Young, OTR/L Director, Occupational Therapy NYCDOE|ORS|DSISS

I am so delighted/happy/pleased/EXCITED to tell you that my talk went really well this morning!  Thank you so much for working with me to set up a clear three-point message at the start of the presentation.  It helped everything fall in place after that. I am relieved to have found you and appreciate your insights and your time!

Barbara Veith Guest Curator, Decorative Arts — The Brooklyn Museum

The public speaking was good! I enjoyed it and I think it flowed well. Thanks for your support.

Giacomo Imperatori Manager, Mid-Market Sales - Italy, Spain and Portugal - Criteo

You are amazing at what you do, Jezra! Thank you!

Esther Benjamin CEO & Executive Director, World Education Services (WES)

Things went well today and some of the ladies attending commented that I was the best guest speaker they have had in a few years. I found that using my written speech allowed me to vary my pace, place emphasis when needed and generally connect better with my audience, without leaving out key points. Thank you, again!

Saundra Bixler Chapter President, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

My pitch on stage in front of an audience of 100 people went great. We won the audience vote and placed 5th. For a first time pitch, I am extremely satisfied. And none of it would be possible without your help. 

Yann B. Product Strategist @ DROP:SHOT

 I am happy to report that everything about the pitch went as well as I had hoped. Your advice and techniques were so helpful.

Annette DeVito Dabbs, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC FAAN Nurse Scientist, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

Thank you so much for two excellent presentations! The students were engaged throughout and left with some practical steps that they could take to help build their executive presence.

Sangeeta Rao Assistant Dean, Rutgers Business School; Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member - Rutgers Center for Women In Business

THANK YOU so much for a wonderful experience. Each of our sessions opened my eyes to steps I can take to elevate how I represent myself in the workplace.

Isabella DeAngelis Account Director, 5W PR

My team member has absolutely LOVED working with you!  I’ve noticed such an improvement in her confidence, presence on calls and overall performance! Thank you for all your help.

Ashley Lauren-Barton Blasse Vice President, 5W Public Relations

Thank you for the marvelous training on managing a Zoom group meeting. Last week I facilitated my first ever group Zoom session. I felt prepared, empowered and confident, and I have you to thank for that.

Sandra Zimmer Public Speaking Coach, Author of "It's Your Time to Shine"

Thanks for the marvelous course! I learned so much from your comments, suggestions, modeling, and exercises—and from the thoughtful observations other folks contributed.

Lili Selden Owner, Murasaki Translation & Editing

Yours was one of the few workshops I've attended that was promised as interactive, and actually was. It was also far more accessible and practical than any of the professional workshops I've scouted out so far. It was really terrific. Thanks again.

Eric Cohen Job Training & Outreach Specialist, Business & Career Center, Brooklyn Public Library

Jezra, you are a font of actionable advice and encouragement!

Christina Ward Strategy and Innovation Consultant, Luminary Labs; Vice President, Stanford Women's Network, New York

Thank you so much. I feel like you gave me access to my own power.

Marion Dry Co-Chair, Class ACT HR '73, and Director, Music Performance Program, Music Department, Wellesley College

Jezra's incredible coaching, wisdom and kindness helped me deliver a poised and engaging talk at the United Nations. I have never felt so calm giving a talk under circumstances which would normally make me very nervous. I can't recommend Jezra more highly, she is a miracle worker.

Louisa Collins Founder, The Cultural Relations Collective; Tutor & Academic Advisor, SOAS University of London

Jezra has been a job interview lifesaver for me. I first worked with her after my MBA to help prepare for interviews. She completely transformed the way I interview  (and it worked! I got 5+ job offers). Since then I’ve gone back to her time and again when I have an interview or big presentation. I’ve also referred her to friends and people on my team for coaching.

Mckenzie Lock Director, Product Innovation, Netflix

Jezra is MASTERFUL!

Jacki Esposito Director, US Policy and Advocacy, World Education Services (WES)

You're as good as everyone says you are!

Stacey Simon Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Policy, World Education Services

Jezra truly collaborates and creates a tailored package that addresses your specific needs. This is not a one-size fits all offering! Lots of good feedback and updates [from the team], and we are seeing new skills developing right off the bat.

Susan Kelly VP Operations, Polson Bourbonniere Derby/HollisWealth®

I just wanted to thank you for the great job interviewing course. It provides the confidence and perspective we need to give our best interview. Good stuff!

Sheila Doyle Director of Marketing, Medical Devices

Thank you for moderating tonight! The [coop annual board] meeting was very smooth.

David Lulgjuraj Asset Manager/Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Houlihan Parnes Realtors, LLC

Thank you so much for your expertise. You always boost my confidence! Honestly, I could never do this speaking without you!

Maria Gustafson Senior Vice President Global Creative and Retail Design, Kiehl's "Since 1851"

You are awesome and so good—guiding the meeting, on top of the questions, the logistics, all of it. I know the Board was super happy with you too.

Nick Cornish Senior Property Manager — Brown, Harris, Stevens

If you're looking for a way to build your public speaking confidence and IQ — without adding a ton of homework to your already-busy life — Jezra's class, "Public Speaking in the Pandemic," is perfect.

Jasmine Rashid Director of Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships, Candide Group

Whether you're a CEO or a celebrity chef, an educator or an artist, the ability to SPEAK UP is an important part of your success.

In today's tough environment, we all have to advocate for ourselves and our work — and that means being able Speak Up. Do you know how to...

• Pitch your business, or yourself?
• Motivate your colleagues or customers?
• Sound authoritative when you speak off the cuff?
• Speak clearly and persuasively in your personal life?

As a public speaking coach, these are just a few of the skills I share with individuals, organizations, and teams throughout the world.

My services range from Individual Speaker Coaching, in person or by Skype, to customized Workshops that address what's most important to your team, to Speechwriting services that make it easy for you to get your point across. You'll also find a wealth of information about how to speak up in the Speaking Tips on this site, and more about working with me in the FAQs. And for self-directed learning, my public speaking books, Speak Like Yourself... No, Really!, Interview Like Yourself… No, Really!, and 100 Top Public Speaking Tips: The Book are like having your own speaker coach between two covers.

If you want to Speak Up, CONTACT ME as your public speaking coach.

I look forward to working with you!

Sandra Arnold Executive Producer, Inn Keeper (A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay)

Jezra gave me the confidence to be who I really am while speaking. There's no need to emulate others. Jezra teaches you to be the best version of yourself.

Damon Slater Quotation Specialist - Schneider Electric

Thanks Jezra for a really engaging class. It was a pleasure to meet everyone, to hear your amazing stories and to see such real development in a very short time. It was a great experience!

Josh Harrison Co-Director, Center for the Study of the the Force Majeure, UC Santa Cruz

It was such a pleasure working with you, Jezra. Your counsel and guidance have been extremely helpful.

Cheryl Toto Chief Operating Officer, World Education Services (WES)

Whether you're a CEO or a celebrity chef, an educator or an artist, the ability to SPEAK UP is an important part of your success.

In today's tough environment, we all have to advocate for ourselves and our work — and that means being able Speak Up. Do you know how to...

• Pitch your business, or yourself?
• Motivate your colleagues or customers?
• Sound authoritative when you speak off the cuff?
• Speak clearly and persuasively in your personal life?

As a public speaking coach, these are just a few of the skills I share with individuals, organizations, and teams throughout the world.

My services range from Individual Speaker Coaching, in person or by Skype, to customized Workshops that address what's most important to your team, to Speechwriting services that make it easy for you to get your point across. You'll also find a wealth of information about how to speak up in the Speaking Tips on this site, and more about working with me in the FAQs. And for self-directed learning, my public speaking books, Speak Like Yourself... No, Really!, Interview Like Yourself… No, Really!, and 100 Top Public Speaking Tips: The Book are like having your own speaker coach between two covers.

If you want to Speak Up, CONTACT ME as your public speaking coach.

I look forward to working with you!

Joy Curry Industrial Engineer/Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement, Saddle Creek Logistics Services

I think I did great! Thank you for helping me.

Meir Cohen Principal, Cohen Equities

My event went really well. People engaged with amazing questions. Thank you for all your precious help 

Stephanie Sebag Certified Executive Coach

Thank you for working with me, helping me, and building that amazing script. The presentation went very well; I received a tremendous amount of positive feedback. You are amazing.

Brian Konstantin Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, World Education Services (WES)

Whether you're a CEO or a celebrity chef, an educator or an artist, the ability to SPEAK UP is an important part of your success.

In today's tough environment, we all have to advocate for ourselves and our work — and that means being able Speak Up. Do you know how to...

• Pitch your business, or yourself?
• Motivate your colleagues or customers?
• Sound authoritative when you speak off the cuff?
• Speak clearly and persuasively in your personal life?

As a public speaking coach, these are just a few of the skills I share with individuals, organizations, and teams throughout the world.

My services range from Individual Speaker Coaching, in person or by Skype, to customized Workshops that address what's most important to your team, to Speechwriting services that make it easy for you to get your point across. You'll also find a wealth of information about how to speak up in the Speaking Tips on this site, and more about working with me in the FAQs. And for self-directed learning, my public speaking books, Speak Like Yourself... No, Really!, Interview Like Yourself… No, Really!, and 100 Top Public Speaking Tips: The Book are like having your own speaker coach between two covers.

If you want to Speak Up, CONTACT ME as your public speaking coach.

I look forward to working with you!

Bethany Cockburn Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University