I went to an improv event and the leader was fabulous. I was able to take what I learned and apply the "yes and" exercise to a team meeting this week to increase engagement in a remote environment! The class is in a vibrant room and the staff was very welcoming, they are also very prompt with time. read more

Louis' coaching skills are unlike anything I've ever experienced before. He has this incredible ability to match humor and charisma with sound advice. I came to him in hysteria and left our session with a sense of vigor. A conversation that started out in tears - ended in belly laughs! True story. Within 60 minutes, he reminded me of my worth and melted away my lingering anxiety; anxiety hiring managers can smell from a mile away. To say he has a remarkable gift would be an understatement and the confidence he reinstated in me is priceless! read more

Why 5 stars? Because Louis was the like water in the unemployment desert. --- --- --- I recently learned a little known fact that unemployment is not an enjoyable experience. I know most people think it's great, but actually I'm here to tell you: No! If my unemployment were a baseball card, here's the stats you'd find on the back: 7.5 Months 1,070 Applications 94 Interviews 49 Companies If that's not an All-Star performance, I don't know what is. Somewhere in the neighborhood for Rejection #819 or so, I started to wonder if I was doing something insanely wrong. I've hired a lot of people in my career, so I thought I knew the right things to do and say on the other end of the process, but I was getting rejected in every way imaginable. Enter: Louis from Have Better Conversations. It turns out the two of us worked at Yelp at the same time, but didn't know each other. Fortunately, we had a mutual connection and he suggested I meet with Louis. I initially wasn't super enthusiastic about adding more Zoom calls to my schedule, but I figured that it couldn't hurt to get a new perspective. If nothing else, Louis severed as an excellent confidence reinforcer. Despite how aware I was that many of these remote jobs were receiving over 1,000 applications, it's hard to avoid self-doubt creeping in when you are getting rejected at such a high velocity. Louis reminded me of what I needed to be reminded of: I had a pretty impressive resume and was a good conversationalist. Going into these conversations with that reinforcement helped my confidence tremendously. The other thing that he helped me with, was a better way to tell my story and how I could weave that in to my interviews. This helped separate me from all of the other interviewers who were most likely just reading off of the same generic script when talking about their experience. One month to the day from our first conversation, I signed an offer letter with my new employer! That first chat with Louis also happened to take place 3 hours before my first interview with the hiring manager that eventually brought me in. Coincidence, or does Louis actually have magical powers? You'll have to visit www.havebetterconversations.com to find out. So if I could do it all over again? The day I was laid off from my previous employer would be the day I'd reach out to Louis. I recommend anyone reading this do exactly that! read more

"Have Better Conversations" they say. "But, I already talk constantly and spend my entire life having great conversations!!" You say back. Wrong. You can always be having better conversations, and especially where you least expect it. I had my private first session with Louis today after having attended a group event he hosted on interview training (which I highly recommend you reach out to him for if you have one coming up). For the private session, I wasn't sure what I even wanted help with - when you're a talker with ten years of sales experience like me, it's easy to recognize that while obviously no one is perfect at conversations, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly what you can tailor or improve. This takes me to describe Louis' myriad of offerings when it comes to conversation coaching: it doesn't even need to be "diagnosing something you're doing wrong," it can simply be taking a specific conversation you have in mind and helping you attack it strategically. For me, it's the conversation with my father about eating healthier and prioritizing his health, and overall bringing our relationship to be one with much more closeness and less tension about his health as he ages. It wasn't even a conversation I thought I needed help with, but as Louis and I spoke during our session, it turned out to be exactly what was needed. Louis can give you coaching on plenty of individual topics, whether it's asking for a raise, breaking up with a significant other, managing conflict with a friend, or approaching a family member with a difficult topic. He also has job specific focused training, which includes not just interview preparation but even resume advice. Louis comes from a management background and has conducted hundreds of interviews so he can definitely give good perspective as someone who does the hiring. Lastly, he has general conversation coaching. If you're someone who struggles to assert yourself, is shy and wants to be less of it, or has totally forgotten how to interact with other human beings over a long year if a pandemic - Louis is definitely your guy. He offers free first sessions as well, so get after it. read more

Louis has played a significant role in elevating my leadership skills and enhancing my professional growth. Through his insightful guidance and personalized approach, he had equipped me with valuable tools and communication strategies that have led to tangible impacts on my professional engagement, performance and decision-making abilities. His vast experience and unwavering support has instilled in me the confidence to face challenges head-on. I'm grateful to have found him and fortunate to be working with him. read more

Louis helped me prepare for an interview completely outside of my field and I got the job! Thanks to him I'm changing careers. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Louis has been nothing short of incredible. At a time when I was at a crossroads in my career, unsure of which path to take, he came highly recommended by my mentor. Working with him was eye-opening. He has a knack for breaking down complex ideas into simple, actionable advice that really helps in professional and personal life. More than just a coach for crucial conversations, Louis has the rare ability to make every discussion valuable and relevant, whether it's about work situation or something personal. His guidance has not only helped me professionally but also improved how I communicate in my everyday life. If you're looking for someone to help you see things clearly and communicate better, Louis is the right choice. read more

What sets Louis apart is that his idea of what conversation means is so encompassing. He's helped me through several stages of different careers, most recently starting a business. We just had a strategy session about how I converse with the clients I don't even have yet, which blew my mind. By the end of this session, I had tangible plans for asking current clients for meaningful feedback, then putting those reviews into action to get new customers through my door. It turns out nearly everything really is under the umbrella of having better conversations, and Louis always knows a way to provide actionable guidance. read more

A conversation coach? What is that? Do I need one? The answer was YES! Louis made quite the first impression on me when we met during a Yelp event. His insight on human behavior and how it differs between genders was quite intriguing. He was candid and so authentic. I found it so refreshing and unrehearsed in comparison to other speakers I heard in the past. The timing was perfect because I wanted to make a career transition and felt the Conversation Bootcamp would be a much-deserved investment into my personal/professional growth. When Brooklyn is in the house, everything just flows flawlessly. Our first session was not coach-client but rather two friends catching up. I just knew, based on the energy, that this experience would be life-changing. We talked, laughed but always got down to business. There was no rigid structure but rather an open, fluid space for us to connect and identify ways to improve my confidence and ability to express myself in a more precise manner. After being part of a team for over a decade, I learned how to share credit rather than amplify my role, which is critical for job interviews. During every session, Louis noted my strong points as a communications professional and used different exercises that would help me dig deeper. It did not take long for me to learn and implement the strategies that Louis taught me. As a result, I had an interview that went better than I expected because of the Bootcamp. During my job search, he was so instrumental in providing excellent feedback on my cover letter; resume; how to answer potential interview questions; and the thank you note. Louis would be such an asset for everyone at any stage of their career. As a woman, I walked away empowered because he understands the societal challenges that we often face and how some of us take ourselves out of the running for a position or promotion. Louis became more than my coach; he was a friend who cheered me along every step of the way. I am grateful for his generosity of time, expertise, and genuine commitment to helping others. Thank you so much for believing in me! read more

I found my way to Louis looking to tackle some anxieties about work, public speaking and confidence. I'm so glad I did! He was just the right person to discuss these things with. We met over Zoom for a series of sessions. I always felt so much better afterwards. I loved every book, article and video he recommended. I also nailed a presentation I had to give at work. Talking it out and having some tips handy really helped. Highly recommend booking some time with him. While I initially went in for work-related issues, our talks would touch on so many bigger subjects. Overall such a positive addition to my life! read more

Practicing interview questions with Louis helped me sound more excited when delivering my interview answers. This made me sound more excited about the job I would be interviewing for. Louis also helped me refine the content of my interview answers. I think these components that we've worked on could really help when going to future interviews and help me have a better chance of getting the job. read more

My performance increases every time I book with Louis. He helps me with my wording, clarity, and confidence to have a better conversation time after time. In a world full of robots, he shows you how to be a real human. PS the animal fries were amazing read more

UPDATE: I got THE job, and not only did I get THE job, but I got a huge promotion along with it! I told Louis when I started this process that I wanted to be the obvious choice when interviewing. After a couple of interviews that didn't work out, I finally was the obvious choice by telling my story, relating those skills back to what I was applying for, and translating how I would be successful using those skills. Working with Louis really fine tuned how I answered interview questions to tell a story, along with selling myself. It truly made all the difference. This has been a very fulfilling and rewarding process. I absolutely recommend his skills to anyone really looking to set themselves apart from the rest and land the big promotion. read more

If you are interviewing for a dream job (or any job change), working with Louis is probably one of the savviest things that you can do. I have no doubt that through Louis's coaching, my interview answers got sharper, more concise, and more confident. He gave me a few key insights and practices with you live, so the lessons are drilled into your head immediately. His tips are so fundamental, yet change your whole approach once you learn them. (I look out for them now as a hiring manager conducting interviews) Especially given the fact that you'll probably get a raise should you land your next gig - I think working with Louis to help you get there truly is a no brainer. Just to end my tale, I'll mention that working with Louis did allow me to land the job I was looking for, at a top tier tech firm! read more

Wow! Louis is incredible. I was recommended to him by a mentor at a time when I was going through a lot of different interviews. I was starting to doubt myself and my ability to confidently showcase my skills and past performance to my interviewers. I booked the "interview prep" session with Louis and it was so insightful. He helped me understand how to better structure my sentences in order for them to be more pertinent and straight to the point. We went over different interview questions and practiced each of them in depth. I could see my progress within that first hour with him. However, the best part was the following days while I was having conversations with friends, I could hear Louis's voice guiding me to be a better listener & conversationalist & that's when I truly realized the impact that one hour session had on me. As for my interviews, I went in confident, applied everything we had practiced and I GOT THE JOB. I'm now very much looking forward to continuing working with Louis and learn more skills I can apply in my conversations with my clients. Thank you Louis! read more

I was interviewing for roles in spring 2021 and felt like I was not connecting with my interviewers nor speaking clearly about myself. I relayed this to a friend who put me in touch with Louis and I am so glad she did. Louis actively listened to my worries and developed an actionable plan tailored just for me of exercises and tasks to practice together and when I was at home preparing for interviews. In addition to helping me work on answering typical interview questions, Louis also made a concerted effort to build my confidence. He was incredibly thoughtful and regularly highlighted my strengths throughout our sessions. Even before getting an offer, I knew I had improved. I could feel myself speaking more clearly (and with a smile on my face!) in my sessions with Louis, friends, and various interviewers. I highly recommend working with Louis, especially if you feel like you are struggling to connect in interviews. He not only comes to this work from a place of kindness, but also from one where his clients want to see results, so he has developed a plan to help them get there and see those results for themselves! read more

I worked with Louis to refine and clearly articulate my story as I prepared for a new role. He takes a hands on approach to understand you personally to ensure the utmost authenticity. And it worked!! Working with Louis was an exceptional experience that I would highly recommend. I will be calling him the next time I prepare for a new role. Thank you for everything, Louis! read more

I never thought I'd be someone who paid for conversation coaching but after my free consultation with Louis, I knew I needed to keep meeting with him! He is thorough, hands on, direct and very knowledgable when it comes to driving productive conversations. I would recommend him to anyone looking for any type of conversation guidance whether that be sales coaching, interview prep, or just advice on having difficult conversations in general. read more

Louis is one of the best people I have worked with in my professional career. In just 2 quarters, he was able to help me with my confidence, job fulfilment, and identifying what's important for me and my career goals. He comes to the table with an honest and kind approach, and is able to relate to all walks of life. With his help, I was able to turn my work performance around. I would recommend him to anyone and look forward to working with him more in the future. read more

I have worked with Louis for just over 3 months now. His coaching and solution based thinking/teaching has helped me tremendously in this short period of time. He genuinely gets to know you on a human level which helps him dig into how he can help guide you in your career. I would suggest him to anyone seeking understanding themselves on a deeper level both professionally and personally. read more

I booked Louis recently to help me fine tune my interview skills. And he is amazing! He gave me feedback on my resume, and walked me through the different interview questions, focusing on those that were more difficult to answer. He is delightful to work with--fun, and can deliver feedback in a meaningful and effective way. Although I came into the first session dreading the work, he made each session both educational and a fun exercise. I highly recommend his service! read more