The Yes You Can Speak program was amazing. In only four 90 minute sessions, CORE Repatterning…read morehelped me feel 100% released from the traumas that have been holding me back. Before the program I had a challenging time speaking my truth from my heart with people I felt might not be safe. Now I can have difficult conversations with an open heart rather than needing to be protective or defensive. My general confidence has improved immensely, and so has ability to pause instead of saying "um," my vocal variety and use of hand gestures. I love how deep it was, especially the part where we connected with our core values and spoke from that place of authenticity. It's powerful! This program is not at all just about public speaking, it's about giving you tools and techniques to live a much fuller life whether you're with an authority figure, a team, in an interview, on stage, or with a loved one . I loved it so much, I just asked Lynn, "What will it take to be part of your team?"

I never feared public speaking, I feared speaking without preparation. I felt confident when I had…read moretime to think things through, but if I was calleyyd on spontaneously, I froze. My inner critic would chime in: "You're rambling! You're not making sense! Hurry up!" And just like that, I'd lose my train of thought and sound anything but clear or confident. As someone pursuing speaking more seriously, I knew I had to get past this. I joined a local Toastmasters club, which helped with structure and delivery techniques, but it didn't get to the root. I didn't need to memorize a speech. I needed to feel confident grabbing the mic with no idea what I'm going to say, and still pack a punch with my message. I met Lynn when she stopped by my local Toastmaster club as a guest speaker. By the end of her workshop, I was speaking freely, no notes, no rehearsals. In less than an hour, she got me to trust myself, and my message came across clear and resonate. So, I joined her Level 1 course. I'll be honest, at first, I was hesitant. The exercises were simple, even a little "woo-woo" and I doubted if it would really change me. We practiced looking in the mirror to say affirmations. We marched around chanting, "I don't know what I'm going to say, but it's going to be great!" and various other fun things! But it worked. Week by week, those small practices paired with real speaking challenges rewired my brain. This class brought me to tears countless times. In 4 weeks, I grew more confident, more self-assured. For the first time, I believed that I could do this. I could trust that I knew what I wanted to say and didn't have to rely on perfect preparation to say it, and say it well. Lynn created an extremely safe, low-pressure container, that feels easy to do, yet the internal shifts and changes are monumental. Everyone in the class went from unsure, to confident. Our last session was so powerful. The new-found authority in the room was palpable. It also happened to fall on my birthday. The group, who by then felt like family, surprised me with a cake and a song. So nice! Lynn teaches from the heart. Her approach gently unearths the root of fear. A month later, I'm still applying what I learned. I'm leading meetings more clearly, toasting at dinner, raising my hand to speak, looking myself in the mirror with kindness before judgement, and, most importantly, trusting myself more than ever. If you want to uncover what's holding you back and try simple yet powerful tools to break through it, Lynn's class is a safe and transformative place to start. I highly recommend!

I was one of her very first clients when I took her two day speaker course approximately four years…read moreago. She is a very charismatic, fun, and very knowledgeable person. She made me feel much more comfortable with speaking in front of the other classmates. Thanks very much, Doris!

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!!

I took 20 sessions with Rebecca. She encouraged questions while she covered concepts and…read morepainstakingly pointed out the areas that require pronunciation, tone improvement. I enjoyed it even after long workdays. Interestingly though, I feel I benefited in areas that were totally unplanned for me (which resulted in some mental clarity, lesser people pleasing, conflict resolution, drawing boundaries); more than the reasons I reached out to her for (accent reduction, pronunciation, executive presence). It was a pleasant surprise that she was able to offer effective solutions to everyday situations I found challenging to respond to. She is more than a accent coach and I'm so grateful for that experience.

I came across Rebecca's YT channel one day and was instantly hooked. Her take on the issues that…read moreMandarin speakers have when it comes to English is spot on. I was delighted to find out she is in the same city as me and I signed up on her one-on-one class for 15 sessions. On the first class we worked on breathing techniques, postures and how to project voice. We took a before vs after video and it was literally night and day difference. My voice was much stronger and I sounded more confident. Over the next several sessions we worked on vowels, consonants, diphthongs. She would listen to my pronunciation carefully and provide me feedback. We'd drill those tricky sounds over and over until I got it right. The last few sessions we worked on more advanced topics such as reductions, different T pronunciations, stress and intonation. Finally I recorded a video, putting everything I learned together and review with Rebecca. I got valuable feedback and ideas that I can use to refine and improve my pitch. Rebecca's strength lies in she can identify students weaknesses pretty quickly and provides target exercise and suggestions for students to work on. I highly recommend her if you want to take your English communications and accent reduction to the next level.

I like how this Toastmasters is run smoothly and efficiently…read more I think that everyone can gain immense knowledge and tools on how to improve one's public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills by attending Toastmasters meetings.

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

I highly recommend Mia for all your acting/voice needs. She is great! She brings to the session her…read moreyears of experience in acting and voice overs and provides a wealth of knowledge to her pupils. I appreciate her approach in aiding people into finding their inner voice and help them to project that with confidence. She has worked with all age groups, from youth to adults, and from many backgrounds. She is very approachable and makes the whole process fun and enjoyable! Whatever your experience is currently, she can help you improve your skills! Give her a call or, better yet, check out her website!

I started working with Mia two years ago and still use things from our first few sessions literally…read moreevery week of my life. She has helped me find my voice, my confidence, powerful grounding through connection to my body and the earth, and of course, techniques to put all of this into practice. Mia is warm and caring and extremely knowledgeable. If you are looking to step into your next level of excellence, I highly recommend starting to work with Mia today.

Sam has been an incredible help in my career and in my personal life. She coaches with the perfect…read morecombination of empathy, intelligence, curiosity and pragmatism. Sam handles big and small: from communication in meetings and presentations to rethinking your career. Sam highlights what matters. She'll prompt you to think about big changes in achievable steps. If things get tough or you start to fall back into old patterns she'll help you recognize the pattern and move past it. She genuinely cares about the people she works with and it shows.

Sam has been a before and after for both my personal and professional life. Coming from another…read morecountry where English is not the first language has been somehow challenging, and I have struggled at communicating feedback, decisions, or stories because I felt very self-doubtful. After several sessions, I noticed that we weren't tackling specifically that, but many other aspects of how I talk, the words I use, why I say the things I say, among other things, that all indirectly were adding or affecting me in many other ways, but super related to my insecurities. Sam has helped me feel more confident with myself and with my inner voice (no pun intended). I have become more mindful of the words I use, in a natural way. I can't stress enough how much Sam has impacted me personally and professionally. So grateful to have met her!

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.

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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.

I've been wanting to learn ASL but wasn't sure where I could go to take classes. I found out about…read moreSan Jose Learning Center and signed up for ASL 1 with Alexa. I originally wanted to take the class in-person, but due to my own schedule, decided to enroll in the online one. I was a bit unsure how much I'd be able to learn through an online course (as I usually prefer in-person classes), but I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot from Alexa! I appreciate SJLC's wide variety of language offerings and flexibility with online, hybrid, and in-person classes. I'm looking forward to taking more classes!

I finished my Japanese 2 here. Teacher Sai is very nice and professional. Really recommend this to…read moreanyone interested in learning Japanese!