Strictly Speaking

"Adair has this wonderful way of making the entire room feel at ease. Her coaching technique is calm yet straightforward and to be honest, I learned more from Adair in one hour than sitting through countless hours of training sessions with the industry big wigs. Don't waste your time or more importantly, your clients time -- just call Adair."
- Amanda Leesburg,
Leesburg PR

Group Coaching for the Corporate Setting


Group Coaching emphasizes effective public speaking and presentation skills for corporate executives. Participants are led through the same skill sets individuals learn. They are then given a chance to get on their feet and test their newly honed skills in the safe atmosphere created by Ms. Simon.

Group coaching provides an instant audience for speeches along with the opportunity for controlled interaction between participants. With video feedback and support, participants find their strengths and learn how to communicate with clarity and force.

Available Group Sessions include:
  • Connect and Persuade
    A One Day Workshop covering public speaking basics
    Maximum of 15 people

    The ability to present clearly is an important business skill. This skill is a blend of the physical, the verbal and the vocal. Congruency between the three is a critical factor in the credibility and persuasiveness of a communicator.

    Strictly Speaking provides essential components for effective communication using a combination of traditional public speaking techniques as well as theatrical and improvisational methodology to improve physical, emotional and verbal presence.

    Who should attend?
    • Individuals who want to improve their communication skills
    • Executives who need to be more effective and persuasive in presenting information
    • Executives who need to develop and practice effective listening skills
    Topics Covered…
    • Vocal Phrasing and Non-Verbal Communication
    • Four Vital Communication Elements
    • Congruency
    After this training you will be able to…
    • Be more Persuasive
    • Communicate with Impact
    • Connect with Your Audience


  • Specifically Speaking
    A two day intense seminar in which participants go over speaking basics, explore their personal strengths and weaknesses, and deliver three presentations for coaching and video tape review.
    Limited to 20 participants
    • Sharpening non-verbal communication
    • Congruency of verbal and non-verbal messages
    • Improving your vocal variety
    • Communicating with Importance and Urgency
    • Overcoming anxiety during presentations
    • How to capture your audience's interest from the start
    • How to handle and aggressive/interruptive audience member
    • How to handle questions
    • Video tape review


Pitch Coaching
Would improving your team’s pitch skills mean more for your business? Strictly Speaking has teamed up with Star Maker Enterprises to offer custom half and full-day workshops designed to make you and your team more effective in every pitch situation from new business to raising venture capital. These highly interactive programs focus on what to say and how to say it, how to accelerate connection with your target audience and how to structure your pitch for maximum impact. We look at both content and delivery as you learn how to use sound bites and stories in your messaging, how to listen and ask good questions, and how to use what you already know about your prospect, your business, your clients and yourself to deliver a winning pitch.