Melissa Handler, owner of Speaking With Confidence, LLC, is a professionally trained public speaking coach, acting coach, director, performer, singer and educator for over 20 years.

Speaking With Confidence

Melissa’s students include those from Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, REI, health professionals, lawyers, TED Talks, actors/singers, teachers, students of all ages and everyday people who want to strengthen their speaking skills and gain confidence to be a more engaged and relaxed speaker with individuals and groups.

melissa@speakingwithconfidence.net

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speakingwithconfidence.net

Training & Goals

Melissa's education includes Boston University BS, American Conservatory Theatre and Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

"I see myself as a catalyst to help people become more of who they truly can be. I love my work. It’s my pleasure to help you become a happier, more confident, successful, and connected speaker in your professional and personal life! "

Speaking With Confidence Classes

Melissa Handler The students in Melissa’s individual and group classes will learn and practice a toolbox of exercises including vocal, speech, diction, breathing, active listening, physical and relaxation exercises to become a more focused, engaged, and relaxed speaker.

This toolbox practice will improve a speaker’s skillset which will become essential when speaking and presenting in a classroom, work, making a pitch, leading a group meeting, preparing for a speech or even meeting new people. These toolbox exercises will become a practice allowing the student to become a more grounded, relaxed speaker with more ease in any situation.

Melissa’s students will also examine and practice the Method approach to ‘google mapping’ a speech, establishing a clear objective and understand how this will help a person become a more compelling speaker. ‘Scoring a script’ for a presentation, either live or on Zoom Camera, will also be discussed and practiced. Note that students will gain an understanding of how to connect with a live or on camera audience with learned techniques.

"The best part is that as my students learn and observe how they integrate these skills in their everyday lives, they will also find themselves being more successful academically, professionally, and even in their personal relationships. "

Contact:

Melissa Handler

melissa@speakingwithconfidence.net

melissa@
speakingwithconfidence.net

melissa@
speakingwith
confidence.net

If you would like to contact me to set up an introductory ask/answer phone call (est 15 min), please touch base with me via email with your contact information and we will arrange a phone meeting time.
There is no charge for an introductory meeting.

From there, we would set up a first lesson via Zoom. I would be delighted to help you grow your speaking skills!