Public Speaking Lessons

Find your Voice, Discover your Talent One-on-one private lessons with an expert instructor is an excellent way for any student (kids or adults) to master their craft. Whether you are pursuing a hobby or career, beginner or advanced, it’s an awesome opportunity to receive customized sessions designed just for you! Regular and consistent weekly sessions are highly recommended. Combine private lessons with group workshops to bring it to a whole other level.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Speaking in front of an audience should feel comfortable and natural. My public speaking lessons, for kids, teens or adults, help improve tone, range, clarity, and projection as well as stance, stage presence and body language. Whether you are beginner or pro, I get you out of your own way, find your true voice, and help you conquer stage fright so you deliver a great speech! Don’t let fear get in the way of your goals! My lessons are simple and I promise you, if you follow my instructions, you will see and hear fast results! I teach public speaking for all levels of experience, whether private one-on-one or group workshops, in person at my studio or online via webcam. All you need to do is keep an open mind, be ready to learn something new and always be teachable. You may be surprised to find out that it doesn’t take very long for you to speak and present like nobody’s watching! Don’t wait. Sign up today! New students! CLICK HERE for first lesson, speech prep, instructions and rules. Perfect for meetings, auditions, speeches, recordings and presentations. One-on-one, private public speaking lessons In-person inside the VE studio Or online via webcam Beginner or advanced Limited spots available

Public Speaking Lessons Package Options Introduction A private one-on-one, 45min, introductory public speaking lesson for shiny new students who are ready to improve their public speaking skills and take it to the next level! Read more Essentials Learn the essentials of public speaking! Schedule 3x 45min, private, one-on-one, lessons, to be completed in 4 weeks. Read more Enlighten Build on the fundamentals of public speaking! Schedule 5x 45min, private, one-on-one, lessons, to be completed in 6 weeks. Read more Elation Push your range and hone your public speaking skills! Schedule 7x 45min, private, one-on-one, lessons, to be completed in 8 weeks Read more Euphoria Find your public speaking voice! Schedule 10x 45min, private, one-on-one, lessons, to be completed in 12 weeks. Read more Educate Own it! Speak like nobody’s watching! Schedule 15x 45min, private, one-on-one, lessons, to be completed in 17 weeks. Read more

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Intro Public Speaking Lessons Speak like nobody’s watching! Intro to improve your tone, range, clarity, projection, stance, stage presence and body language. 1x 45min introduction session for new students Present a 2 min speech Learn 5 Vocal Elements Apply vocal exercises Keep in mind, this is not an audition. Perfection is not mandatory 😉 Type of session: private 1-on-1 in-person or virtual (online via webcam) Discover your true voice and conquer stage fright.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Essentials Public Speaking Lessons Learn the essentials of public speaking! New students: 1x 45min introduction session + 2x 45min lessons in 4 weeks Practice speech Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises Apply 5 Vocal Elements Returning students: 3x 45min lessons in 4 weeks Review warmups Practice vocal exercises Enhance performance skills Present and perform speech

Improve your tone, range, clarity, projection, stance, stage presence and body language. Type of session: private 1-on-1 in-person or virtual (online via webcam) Discover your true voice and conquer stage fright.

Essentials You have 4 weeks to complete 3x 45 min sessions. If, for any reason, you do not complete all 3x sessions within 28 days, you will no longer qualify for the Essentials Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply. 28 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions. You may choose to book: Single 45min weekly sessions and/or Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or 2 to 3 sessions per week 24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Enlighten Public Speaking Lessons Boost your voice and open up your sound! New students: 1x 45min introduction session + 4x 45min lessons in 6 weeks Practice speech/monologue/presentation Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises Apply 5 Vocal Elements Storytelling Returning students: 5x 45min lessons in 6 weeks Review warmups Practice vocal exercises Enhance performance skills Present and perform speech

Enlighten You have 6 weeks to complete 5x 45 min sessions. If, for any reason, you do not complete all 5x sessions within 42 days, you will no longer qualify for the Enlighten Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply. 42 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions. You may choose to book: Single 45min weekly sessions and/or Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or 2 to 3 sessions per week 24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Elation Public Speaking Lessons Open up your sound and find your true voice! New students: 1x 45min introduction session + 6x 45min lessons in 8 weeks Practice speech/monologue/presentation Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises Apply 5 Vocal Elements Storytelling Role-playing Returning students: 7x 45min lessons in 8 weeks Review warmups Practice vocal exercises Enhance performance skills Present and perform speech

Elation You have 8 weeks to complete 7x 45 min sessions. If, for any reason, you do not complete all 7x sessions within 56 days, you will no longer qualify for the Elation Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply. 56 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions. You may choose to book: Single 45min weekly sessions and/or Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or 2 to 3 sessions per week 24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Euphoria Public Speaking Lessons Find your true voice, reduce stage fright and just sing! New students: 1x 45min introduction session + 9x 45min lessons in 12 weeks Practice speech/monologue/presentation Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises Apply 5 Vocal Elements Storytelling Role-playing Monologue/Dialogue Returning students: 10x 45min lessons in 12 weeks Review warmups Practice vocal exercises Enhance performance skills Present and perform speech

Euphoria You have 12 weeks to complete 10x 45 min sessions. If, for any reason, you do not complete all 10x sessions within 84 days, you will no longer qualify for the Euphoria Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply. 84 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions. You may choose to book: Single 45min weekly sessions and/or Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or 2 to 3 sessions per week 24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.

Speak Like Nobody’s Watching Educate Public Speaking Lessons Open up your sound and find your true voice! New students: 1x 45min introduction session + 14x 45min lessons in 17 weeks Practice speech/monologue/presentation Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises Apply 5 Vocal Elements Storytelling Role-playing Monologue/Dialogue Work on stance, stage presence and body language** Returning students: 15x 45min lessons in 17 weeks Review warmups Practice vocal exercises Enhance performance skills Present and perform speech

Educate You have 17 weeks to complete 15x 45 min sessions. If, for any reason, you do not complete all 15x sessions within 119 days, you will no longer qualify for the Euphoria Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply. 119 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions. You may choose to book: Single 45min weekly sessions and/or Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or 2 to 3 sessions per week 24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.

A Marshall

2024-02-09

If you had told me my vocal ability would improve after just one session, I might not have believed you - but that is exactly what I experienced!!!! Carolyn is truly a vocal sensei, a master at her craft who helps us move past the limits we place on ourselves! Thank you Carolyn!

Thee Machine

2022-10-19

Carolyn IS a Sensei! Truly a Master at her craft. I felt right at home and comfortable working with her right out of the gate… so much so, she nearly fell out of her chair when I told her in our 1st session “I TRUST YOU”. I’ve been singing for awhile, but I’ve known of Carolyn’s work for years and I always knew I would call upon her when I needed help. I’m sure glad I did!

CleveDoesMore

2022-01-16

Carolyn has been coaching my 8 year old and I see a vast improvement in her confidence and vocal development. I sometimes can't believe my ears when I hear her singing. She's also learning a variety of music styles to the point of asking me to spin some ole skool music for her. I like that the program is goal driven and progress is measured. Credit to Carolyn for really taking her under her wings.

Amanda Munday

2020-10-02

Carolyn Thompson is a TEDx speaker, a singer and vocal performance coach. She also happens to rent office space at The Workaround. I’ve heard Carolyn with her students, so as I struggled this week to get the tone and pacing of my talk right, I asked to hire her for an hour. I figured even though I don’t need formal acting lessons to give a presentation, simply running through my talk with a pro would be a good use of time. WELL. Here is a story of me going in with not many expectations and being totally blown away by talent. It’s a wonder why Carolyn isn’t booked up for months. In just 45 minutes not only did she give me tools for memorization that actually stuck in my brain, but she taught me skills I had never heard of before. And I give talks A LOT. I thought I knew what I was doing. But I was WRONG. I have a better understanding of how to not jumble my words, to punch consonants and breathe correctly. I understand what it means to present confidence and really feel your words. Carolyn did that for me. I repeat, IN ONE SESSION. I had to hire her again this week so I could get even better at perfecting my delivery. If you are preparing for a talk, even virtually, I HIGHLY recommend a virtual hour with Carolyn. She brought my talk to the next level. I am more confident for filming than I ever was, and this is saying a lot given I’ve been in lockdown with two sick kids and solo parenting and trying to manage a business from home. I was sure I’d be screwing this whole thing up. But Carolyn truly helped me, beyond what I thought, and I was reminded to ditch the whole "I'm an expert and have got this" ego. I went into a learning session willing, but not expecting, to be molded, and I was TRANSFORMED. Do it. Hire Carolyn. The end <3