NEW YORK SPEECH COACHING - Key Persons
Brontë has worked with professionals from BlackRock, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, the United Nations, Point 72, Kaiser Permanente, Citadel, Wilkie Farr and Gallagher, Standard Chartered Bank, Campari Group, and Yale University. Topics of particular interest include public speaking anxiety, impromptu speaking, executive presence, speech structuring, interview prep, American accent acquisition, and persuasive engagement.
Caleb holds a BFA in Theatre and Mathematics and an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies from New York University. His master's thesis, for which he received the Graduate Interdisciplinary Academic Excellence award, argued for the significance of human voice as both a reflection of gendered power relations and an instrument for personal and social change. Prior to his work with New York Speech Coaching, Caleb served as the Resident Vocal Director for Shakespeare in the Square for several years, providing vocal and dialect coaching for dozens of performances.
Courtney combines her love of teaching and specialized speech-language pathology degree to provide a holistic coaching journey. Her years of coaching others ages 3 to 93 have honed her ability to offer a unique blend of individualized learning that seamlessly combines personal passions with technical mastery. She draws from her own extraordinary experiences speaking to audiences of hundreds as an internationally renowned researcher and esteemed titleholder of both the Miss America Organization and the Miss USA Pageant systems.
Daniel fosters authenticity in his approach to voice and speech through explorations of physical awareness and reflections on intention and objective. He works with clients to identify not only their needs, but the needs of those with whom they are speaking.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Head Instructor
Jordan Smith is a former speechwriter for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott Stringer. He was also a speechwriter for the American Public Transportation Association, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group. He has penned keynote addresses, short talking points and everything in between for elected officials, CEOs, and nonprofit leaders. He is the author of the best-selling Kindle Single, Humanity. His writing has appeared in more than 50 national publications, including the New York Times, The Atlantic, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.
Through personalized coaching, content, and care, Joti's clients enjoy sessions aligned to a high-performance culture. Joti's mission is to accelerate growth, build careers, and transform lives by helping clients develop empathy, confidence, clarity, and rapport.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- Founder and President of New York Vocal Coaching and Affiliates
Justin Stoney founded New York Vocal Coaching and affiliates including New York Speech Coaching, and is currently available as NYVC's head instructor for those interested in singing sessions. He is an internationally recognized Voice Teacher and Vocal/Speech Coach. As one of the leading Voice Teachers in today's music industry, he has appeared on the NBC Today Show, CBS, Fox News, Fox 5 New York, The Insider, and is a frequent guest on Huffington Post Live's interviews of celebrity singers. His teaching has been featured in publications such as Esquire Magazine, Newsweek/The Daily Beast, NME, Fox News Magazine, Discovery News, Medical Daily, NY Daily News, New York Magazine, UK's Daily Mail, Vice Magazine, Marie Claire, and Backstage Magazine. Backstage readers also voted Mr. Stoney as one of New York City's best Voice Teachers and Vocal Coaches. For more on Justin and New York Vocal Coaching, please click here.
As a coach, Lorene has worked with companies such as Match.com, FEAST, Buzz and Kill, and more. She holds an MFA from the University of California San Diego, where she coached some of the most reluctant speakers-college students. She loved getting to help students from all walks of life find their voices and fearlessly communicate their truths.
Job Titles:
- SLP Associate Instructor
- SLP Senior Instructor Head of Corporate Training
Growing up, my incessant chatter caused many to joke that I should get a job where I 'talk for a living.' So I did.
If interested in working with Brendan, our Head of Corporate Training, please contact assistant@newyorkspeechcoaching.com.
I'm all for deep reflection and introspection, but at the end of the day, our best selves shine when we give ourselves permission to have a little fun.
I believe speaking should be fun! I thoroughly enjoy embarking with others on their journeys to discover their most authentic and confident voices.
An educator, actor, and coach, Stephanie currently resides in NYC, where she teaches speech at New York University and voice at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Stephanie holds an MFA from Yale University, where she studied acting, speech, and voice, and has served as a voice instructor at the Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors since 2016. She has performed at several theaters in NYC and across the country and has worked extensively in TV and commercials.
Tricia loves using voice, speech, and physical presentation as a means to identify the blindspots that prevent speakers from stepping into their personal power. Having lived abroad and speaking a non-native language (Italian), Tricia understands the frustrations that come with being poorly understood. She believes few things make life more satisfying than witnessing someone embody their fullest expression of self - the ultimate goal for her clients.
In addition to their extensive teaching and acting experience, Wolfe has also integrated yoga into their coaching, achieving certification as a yoga teacher to enhance the physical and vocal presence of their clients. This holistic approach underlines Wolfe's belief that authentic self-expression is a gift, and communication should neither be daunting in small settings nor overwhelming in larger ones. Passionate about unlocking the vocal prowess within each individual, Wolfe is dedicated to helping clients navigate the nuances of voice, ensuring that their communication is not just heard, but felt and remembered.