Communication Coaching

Every day, you communicate in a variety of different ways. Talking, listening, facial expression, gestures, body language and writing are how you connect with others.
 When you communicate, you tap into your life experience, beliefs, self-concept and views about the world. Your communication style is your calling card. It is uniquely your own.
 
You may feel your communication style does not accurately reflect who you are. You have a lot to say, but may hold back due to anxiety, lack of confidence, a speech or language difficulty or feeling dis-empowered. There is a push-pull between the desire to communicate and the fear of communicating poorly. There can be a sense of shame, and a retreat inward.
 It seems so unfair--why is it so easy for others and not for me? 

As a speech-language pathologist, I have seen many clients suffer the emotional fallout due to a communication problem. I have also encountered people without a speech-language issue who believed they couldn’t speak up and ask for what they wanted. Underneath was the belief they just weren’t enough. This, of course, is not true. Yes, it's wonderful to improve speech and language skills, but ultimately, sense of self should not be contingent on how well you communicate. ​
​You are enough no matter what.
Communication coaching is not speech therapy. It is a shared process, where together we will:
  • Uncover the feelings and beliefs you have about communicating with others
  • Identify the patterns that keep you from expressing yourself freely
  • Determine your communication strengths and build upon them
  • Create a personalized, step-by-step approach for communicating with others in your daily life

​As your coach, I am not there to “fix” anything, but to support you on your own extraordinary path. Your communication difficulty does not define who you are. In fact, it may ultimately lead you to a greater understanding of self. A self who is   whole and complete, with infinite possibilities!
Note: As mentioned above, communication coaching is not speech therapy. If you require speech-language therapy, you will be advised to seek appropriate treatment.