better relationships at work or at home, better writing for your business, better, more confident presentations.
Interpersonal Communication: Maybe you’re dealing with conflict at home, apathy or tension at work, disrespect from your children, or simply striving for more fulfillment or productivity. Private, confidential sessions are an excellent way to create solutions, or you can try my classes and growth groups, such as Listening Skills 101, Boundaries in Marriage, How To Help Your Child Achieve In School, and Secrets to Success In Customer Service, to name just a few.
Writing & Editing: If you want to accelerate your career or grow your business through the written word, I can help with organizing, writing, editing, or proofreading, whether we’re improving web text, sales letters, brochures, business plans, articles, manuals, or books.
Public Speaking: If you want to improve as a presenter, my coaching can improve both content and delivery, and boost your self-confidence.
In the business world, we often use the terms leadership development and professional development training, but I don’t use those terms because I have defined my offerings even more specifically, so that you can feel confident about the benefits of my services.
Whether for personal or business goals, contact me using the form at left to schedule an appointment, or read on for more information.
What are your qualifications?
Interpersonal communication: B.A. in speech communication/education and M.A. in counseling; academic excellence in both; teaching experience; counseling internship experience at Catholic Charities, District 150 Adult Education Center, OSF Hospice Grief Group, and Northwoods Community Church; currently a chaplain assistant at Methodist Medical Center;
life experience – and a willingness to learn from it.
Written communication: Minor in English; teaching/tutoring experience at the high school and college level; experience as a freelancer for businesses and publications.
Public speaking: Major in speech; superb coaching for speech competitions in high school, with many awards; reputation for helping others to conquer stage fright and grow in confidence.
Will you come speak at our next event?
I would love that opportunity! My goal is to provide beneficial information you haven’t heard elsewhere. You’ll find guidelines for payment on my Purchasing Page, but please know I am happy to work with your budget. Topics usually relate to marriage and family, motivation and harmony at work, gaining and keeping volunteers, real help for public speaking success, character education, secrets to academic success, the role of the church in American culture, etc.
Where are private sessions and group events held?
The home office is in Peoria, Illinois, at 6126 N. Oak Leaf Court. (map) Larger classes are held elsewhere in Peoria. Private consultations are also available via phone for local clients as well as clients in other parts of the country.
help with interpersonal communication and relationships
writing/editing assistance
public speaking coaching