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How to Give Effective Feedback

by Jezra on April 19, 2023

Feedback is a touchy subject for me. Even though I give it all day in my one-on-one speaker coaching sessions, I still find it hard to receive. Sometimes I can plug into my rational mind, hear the critique I’m getting, and make use of it. But often, I have to fight off thoughts that are angry Read More

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Adam Strum Founder, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Wine Enthusiast Companies

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"

I gave the Yale talk yesterday and I killed it!

Lisa Servon Professor and Former Dean, Milano Graduate School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy, The New School

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

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

Jezra was fantastic. From the very first session, she understood what was blocking my speaking success, offered some fabulous advice, and helped me view public speaking in a very different way. The presentation was a success, my nerves were minimal, and thanks to Jezra, I am almost looking forward to the next one that I have been invited back to give.

Emma Gibson PhD. Candidate, University of Birmingham

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

The presentation was a great success, and I owe that to your help with both organizing my ideas and delivering my speech powerfully.

Kathryn Cooperman Absentee Bid Coordinator, Christie’s

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

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.