Strictly Speaking

"Adair was an invaluable help in finessing my speaking skills. She was a true professional and delight to work with. I was much more confident after our sessions and knew precisely what I needed to continue working on. I look forward to working with her again and appreciate her encouragement and feedback always."
- Melissa Galt,Speaker, Lifestyle Expert, Author









Individual Coaching for Executives and Professionals


Because every person's needs are unique, Strictly Speaking will custom tailor a program that fits the individual executive's requirements. The program begins with recognizing and enhancing each client's strengths. Then new skills are introduced and honed.

Skill sets you can expect to learn or enhance for public speaking excellence include:
  • Understanding communication methods
  • Presentation preparation
  • Sharpening non-verbal communication
  • Congruency of verbal and non-verbal messages
  • Using visual aids more effectively
  • Improving your vocal variety
  • How and when to use humor

Many executives also need to speak to their employees and potential clients on camera. Standing in front of the camera for the first time, they find it to be very different from addressing a group.

With over fifteen years of experience directing both professional and non-professional actors, Adair Simon, CEO producer of Video Progressions, Inc., expertly guides each client through the nuances of performing for the camera.

In addition to the skills learned for live presentation, skills focused on for performing for the camera include:
  • Hitting a mark
  • Talking to the camera as though it was your best friend
  • Moving correctly for the camera
  • How live performances differ from performances for the camera