If you’re an actor or an experienced public speaker,
here’s how we can work together
I’ve taught beginning to advanced actors for over 15 years, and offer one-to-one coaching & group classes to free your voice & embody your role. A la carte coaching can include:
- voice technique
- movement practices to free your instrument
- text analysis
- delivering the language of the script naturally
- audition & monologue preparation
- accent work
Is the way you’re using your voice holding you back? If you’re ready to transform this through deeper investigation, my 8-week program Unlock Your Performance Power may be a good fit.
Book a call to learn about your options. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can also check out my in person classes for actors.
See SJ’s Artistic Portfolio right here
Are you a confident speaker with a need for coaching in one specific area? Perhaps you’re approaching a big event, such as a TED Talk. Are you going to be on TV or video for the first time? Are you a politician or executive leader and it’s time to up your game?
Your options include but are not limited to:
- pitching your performance to fit a new-to-you medium (i.e. tv/video/outdoors)
- collaborative speech writing/editing
- honing your abilities to write impactful language
- receiving direction from me as you prepare for your event
- knowing where to breathe and where to pause
- aligning relevant gesture to vocal delivery
What People Are Saying
“God & SJ got me there! Despite my memory challenges the speech went great.” Joe M., (Speaker)
“SJ is an incredible Voice and Performance Coach! After working with SJ, I have noticed how much more confidently I’m grounding myself, delivering dialogue, and speaking in general.” – Jasdeep G. (Actor)
“When I’m nervous my voice gets tight in my throat and it’s hard for the emotion to flow. Doing the breath exercise before the audition calmed my nerves and my voice felt free in the audition. It felt so great to have a successful audition experience!” – Neamah H. (Actor)
“After only one workshop with SJ, I noticed a significant shift. I use her techniques before every single speaking engagement. It’s made all the difference to me in terms of enjoying showing up in the world— as myself!” – Danusha L. (Poet, Speaker & Lecturer)
FAQs
Do you prepare people for TED Talks?
Yes! While I enjoy longer, exploratory learning processes with clients, creating a specific speech and coaching how to deliver it impactfully is one of my favorite things to do. Sometimes it’s wonderful to have a finite goal – we learn a great deal when we prepare for a specific performance or event.
Do you offer group classes?
Yes I offer group classes online for managers and team leaders and in person classes for actors locally. Additionally, if you have a group of friends who’d like to work with me, we can set up small group online coaching for a set period of time. This is a highly cost effective option.
I'm not local to you - is it effective to work online?
Working online can be highly effective. Most of my one-on-one clients work with me online. If you enroll in one of my programs, a variety of learning materials are included with coaching to support your process.
How much does it cost?
This depends on how you work with me. Individual coaching for speakers starts at $250/hr.
I have discounted options for actors who coach with me on an a la carte basis.
Do you take payment plans?
Yes, this is something we can discuss in our consult.
Can you help me with speech writing?
Yes! As an academic writer and awarded playwright I am sensitive to language structure and how to create variation as well as how to build ideas for maximum effect. I really enjoy assisting the writing process.
Can you help me with audition preparation?
Absolutely! I have coached many actors for auditions as well as aspiring actors for drama school. My students have been offered roles, and been accepted into prestigious conservatory programs such as RADA, Central School of Speech and Drama and Carnegie Mellon.