CONFERENCE COACHING - Key Persons
Dr. Dennis Becker has developed his own unique and insightful approach to helping clients overcome their fears of public speaking and refining their communication skills. When he's with his clients, they are the complete focus of his attention and concern. He draws upon over 50 years of experience, along with the appropriate research, to coach his clients and meet their unique needs. Dr. Becker speaks to his clients and coaches them in shirtsleeve English - speaking to them in a way that will resonate with them. And he has been happy ever since!
"Modern business requires clear, impactful, and passionate communications. Dennis Becker has trained generations of Forrester executives to hit this high mark - his teaching is one of the secret ingredients of our company's success."
Dennis was President of the Massachusetts Speech Assn. and President of The New England Speech Assn., an active member of The Speech Association of America, The Speech Communication Association, and The National Communication Association where he co-authored the national Best Practices for Communication Trainers and Consultants. He is the co-founder of electionspeakers.com
Job Titles:
- Co - Owner
- President
- President of the Speech Improvement Company
Dr. Ian Turnipseed is a seasoned, experienced Executive Communication Coach with THE SPEECH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. His extensive background in the field of communication gives him the knowledge and tools to help people understand the mechanics of speech and the psychology of communication to develop a unique and highly effective personal communication style.
"Over the past 2+ years I've worked with Ian, people have commented on the transformation in my executive presence and public-speaking skills. Not only are his sessions incredibly informative, but we have a lot of fun! I highly recommend Ian to anyone searching for a speech coach."
Job Titles:
- Coach and Consultant With the Speech Improvement Company
Mr. Matson has provided consulting and training for corporations, as well as political candidates. He has spoken at the annual convention of New Hampshire Town Managers, and meetings of the American Bar Association, Society of Quality Control Engineers, Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Rotary and Lions Clubs, and many other organizations. His speaking engagements at conventions and meetings have been characterized by an upbeat, thought-provoking style laced with humor.
Job Titles:
- Executive Communication Coach and Trainer With American
- Member at Zayed University
Jeff provides training and coaching with a focus on proficiently using Business English, accent modification, pronunciation as well as improving presentation skills and overall communication effectiveness. In his coaching efforts with clients, becoming a more skilled communicator and sharpening existing skills while adding new strategies are always primary objectives. Many clients work with Jeff at critical points in their careers, preparing for a new job, dealing with changing goals and responsibilities, being asked to speak at conferences or all-company meetings, and even to better manage, motivate and lead existing teams.
Jeff has been helpful to senior executives, managers, and directors around the globe. Jeff has worked in over 15 countries and lived in six. By combining his understanding of other cultures with his training and expertise in Speech Communication and coaching/consulting in service quality, he has built successful relationships with a wide variety of clients in diverse industries as well as different locations around the world. Past clients include British Telecom, America Airlines, the US Navy, Pacific Gas and Electric, Goldman Sachs, and several Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.
Jeff is currently a faculty member at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, the UAE where he teaches English to UAE Nationals.
Kyle became a speech coach when she realized there was an actual job title for the types of work she had invested all her education and professional time developing. She is continually seeking out ways to translate knowledge from one person to another in an effective manner.
Laura Mathis is an Executive Communication Coach and Trainer with The Speech Improvement Company. She is a famed TEDx speaker and has over 20 years of experience helping people to become more comfortable and effective communicators. Selected organizations where Laura has instructed include Harvard University, Bain Capital, Visa Inc, CVS Pharmacy, Olympus Corporation, YETI Coolers, and CNBC, as well as countless executives, directors, managers, and leaders from around the world.
Monica Murphy is a renowned and highly respected speech coach and communication consultant with over 25 years of experience. She has taught effective communication to professionals of all educational and corporate levels.
Job Titles:
- Executive Communication Coach
Robin is a successful Executive Communication Coach with more than 20 years experience developing and leading communication training programs. She combines her serious understanding of how mindset affects human behavior with a witty and motivational coaching style. Her ability to create and nurture a positive attitude has helped her clients be dynamic communicators as well as highly effective at persuading and influencing. Robin has been a professional comedienne, storyteller and emcee. This practical, "boots on the ground" experience constantly reinforces her communication techniques, making her uniquely suited for helping others develop advanced communication skills and build self confidence. As the oldest of seven and a mother of two, she applies that experience daily!
Job Titles:
- VP and Research Fellow, International Data Corp
EDUCATION
As a second generation speech coach, Monica was raised in an environment when The Speech Improvement Company Inc, was pioneering the field of executive coaching. She was always around training and development of communication skills. She choose to follow in the footsteps of her parents and focus her formal education and training in areas related to executive speech communication.