What They Say

Chinyere Hubbard

Marketing & Strategic Communication Officer, Greater Washington Partnerships

Carol Motley

SVP, Convention Sales & Services

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

“The Powerful Public Speaking (PPS) program is a game-changer! I've given it a glowing 5-star rating because it transformed not just my speaking and presenting abilities, but also honed my writing and information delivery skills. Recently, I had the opportunity to present our quarterly metrics to the Board of Directors (BOD). Armed with the confidence, clarity, and excitement I gained from PPS, I delivered the astonishing news of over $200,000,000 in economic impact.

To my amazement, the BOD gave me a round of applause—something that had never happened in my 25-year career as a speaker and presenter. Even my CEO was buzzing with excitement over the positive reception.

Thank you, PPS, for this incredible training! If you're looking to elevate your public speaking and achieve extraordinary results, this program is an absolute must!”

Donna Thorton

Director, Sports & Entertainment,

Events DC

Dave Adams

Chief of Police, Waynesville Police Department, Waynesville, NC

"Working with Linda Erickson from the Star Speaker Academy was a pivotal moment in my journey to becoming a better public speaker. Linda’s sharp advice and detailed critiques of my presentation style were incredibly helpful.

She taught me the importance of drafting my speeches and practicing them until I could deliver them effortlessly, which significantly boosted my self-assurance. Linda highlighted the critical role of storytelling—making the narrative engaging and succinct for the audience.

After completing her course, I am now well-prepared for a variety of speaking engagements. I highly recommend Linda’s programs and consulting services to anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills."

Clinton Bunch

Manager, Meeting Services,

Events DC

Theresa Dubois

Director, Community Engagement

Events DC

I am the fashion commentator for Lovely Lady Boutique located in Washington DC. My sessions with the Star Speaker Academy helped me improve my overall public speaking skills. Working one-on-one with my Star Speaker Academy consultant not only boosted my ability to speak with confidence, but also fine-tuned my development in:

Body language and movement
Voice modulation
Creating speech content
Storytelling and
Delivery of key messages

These skills are mine for a lifetime and may be applied to any public speaking situation.

Jan DuPlain

President,

DuPlain Global Enterprises Inc.