My Speech Resource Launches

This week, I am excited to announce the launch of My Speech Resource, LLC!

To be honest, I never really considered moving in this direction. About 15 years ago, my brother-in-law launched his own venture (Running Coach Carl) coaching runners of all abilities after coaching the Emory University cross country and distance track teams. My father-in-law asked if I had ever considered doing something similar with public speaking and competitive debate. A couple months ago, my pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix asked the same question. In both cases, I shrugged it off with chuckle.

I guess a seed was planted, however.

This week, I formally launch a private consulting venture aimed to help individuals grow in their public speaking efforts. I bring together over 30 years of involvement with competitive speech & debate, many years in public education — in high schools and colleges, 5 years working in an education-focused nonprofit, time in the U.S. Air Force, and numerous speaking engagements. All of these adventures give me unique insight into how to be an effective speaker.

I plan to offer 4 types of consulting services:
1) Asynchronous courses that you can take at your own pace.
2) Individualized coaching over videoconferencing software or face-to-face sessions.
3) Group classes over videoconferencing software or face-to-face sessions.
4) Workshops, seminars, or speaking engagements for your group, business, club, or team.

Initially, I plan to focus on public speaking, but this will likely grow into other areas of communication, as well.

I look forward to working with you!