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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Body language and movement
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Voice modulation
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Creating speech content
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Storytelling and
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Delivery of key messages
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These skills are mine for a lifetime and may be applied to any public speaking situation.
Jan DuPlain
President,
DuPlain Global Enterprises Inc.