by Laura Bresee | Nov 11, 2019 | Motivation
Personal and professional improvement may have already entered your mind as the year new year 2020 (and a new decade) approaches. Since the traditional New Year’s resolution model shows failure is inevitable for 80% of the population, setting a goal...
by Laura Bresee | Sep 18, 2019 | Executive Speech Coaching
I am often amused by the look of curiosity on a client’s face when I announce yoga is on the executive coaching agenda. Most often a quick, nervous glance around the room seems to ask, “where are we doing yoga?” Then, gazing down at their...
by Laura Bresee | Aug 16, 2019 | Executive Speech Coaching
The vibrancy of the Memphis startup community is palatable. Our city’s strong entrepreneurial spirit is frequently recognized in top business publications such as Inc., Forbes, USA Today. Leslie Smith, President and CEO of Epicenter, shares in a...
by Laura Bresee | Feb 1, 2019 | Executive Speech Coaching
As a newly promoted executive, are you struggling to manage the pressure of public speaking? Public speaking in some situations has somehow become the most unwelcome responsibility you encounter in your daily routine. Professional communication was not stressful in...
by Laura Bresee | Jan 9, 2019 | Executive Speech Coaching
As we embark on the new year of 2019, many of you are looking toward job promotion or a change in your career path all together. Whether you are seeking vertical growth in your current organization or a lateral career change to a different organization or...
by Laura Bresee | Oct 18, 2018 | Executive Speech Coaching
Working professionals regularly seek continuing education and professional development to enhance their skills and improve performance. Senior leaders recognize the ROI on skills development training not only increases employee retention, but also...
by Laura Bresee | Oct 18, 2018 | Executive Speech Coaching
Caroline Sposto, writer, actress, singer, and owner of Savvy Civility, is the essence of making communication work for you. She has a unique specialty in role play coaching for conflict management, customer service, difficult conversations, sales calls and...
by Laura Bresee | Feb 20, 2018 | Public Speaking Fear
Sound with Movement While traditional yoga is all about the breath, Vocal Yoga is a new practice that incorporates sound with movement. As people flow through positions, a primal sound is added to the exhale. “As people mature, we tend to make less noise. Vocal...
by Laura Bresee | Nov 28, 2017 | Public Speaking Fear
Have you ever experienced loss of breath or voice when asked to stand up and speak? Is your breathing shallow or does your voice quiver? Do you clear your throat in an attempt to turn on the voice? Speakers of all skill level experience common symptoms that can affect...
by Laura Bresee | Jul 17, 2017 | Executive Speech Coaching
Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to share a wonderful client success story of Adam Bowles on Local Memphis Live: Memphis Speech Solutions Adam worked very hard to meet his goal of learning a universal accent for TV. As you (hopefully) heard in the post training...
