corporate training
I provide powerful public speaking training for organizations.
Your team is full of talent, expertise, and innovative ideas. But in today’s world, it’s not just what you know—it’s how you communicate it. When your team can speak with confidence and authority, they don’t just give presentations—they inspire, persuade, and lead.
Strong public speaking skills mean stronger connections, bigger opportunities, and faster momentum toward your company’s vision. Let’s make it happen. Public speaking isn’t just a skill; it’s a business accelerator.
When your team speaks boldly, your mission moves forward—fast. Let’s take them to that next level.
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-Erin Wederbrook Yuskaitis, Director, Learning & Development
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
As a facilitator, she is magnetic and fun. Her public speaking workshop has been an indispensable and favorite component of the Greater Boston Chamber's Women's Leadership Program for many years now. If you want someone who makes the topic of public speaking colorful and hilarious and human, then hire Amanda. Not only have hundreds of our participants benefited from her expertise and perspective, but I have as well. As a facilitator myself, Amanda's influence has helped me be more confident and authentic. I highly recommend her!"
"Amanda is energetic, vibrant, and powerful.
I Can Help Your Team:
Speak with confidence and clarity
Manage nerves and navigate the spotlight with more ease
Increase presence, power, and authority by using body language
Understand, engage, and persuade the audience
Tell compelling stories that inspire action (without getting in the weeds)
Speak with energy and intention—no more monotone or filler words
Design slides that get people to lean forward instead of putting them to sleep
are we a good fit?
A fantastic presentation isn’t just memorable—it builds trust and opens doors
organizations I've partnered with
I've led workshops for these organizations that enabled people to communicate more powerfully to their clients, partners, and teams:
testimonials
- DraftKings Women in Analytics and Finance Conference Attendee
Amanda had a unique and innovative perspective to helping people become better public speakers by inspiring confidence from within! She was engaging, funny, and thoughtful in her approach, and the participants had very positive takeaways from the session."
"This was not your typical public speaking coaching.
- Steph Aldock, Senior Marketing Director, Bluefield Research
Our team found the public speaking and media trainings very helpful for providing tips and strategies for communicating effectively with key audiences including the press, clients, and prospects."
“This was our first company-wide training and we are very glad we invested in it.
- Andrés García Molina, Director of research & data for LAtitude
from managing nerves and being more mindful of body language, tone, and pitch, to practical tips on Zoom presence and storytelling with visual aids. Amanda's engaging, kind, and thoughtful style went a long way in keeping the team invested in the sessions and making the best out of the experience!"
“Our team loved every step of the training,
- Andrea Lee, senior associate, Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
in preparation for our company-wide meetings that we often present at. The session was fun, interactive, and filled with tips and tricks to help us feel confident and ready to present."
“Amanda led a virtual public speaking session for myself and several colleagues
- James J. McDonald, CFP®, UBS
and honing our communication and presentation skills. We enjoyed the creative exercises to help determine areas of strength and areas for improvement, both individually and as a team. We left the sessions with a refined sense of what we do for people and how we can best communicate our value."
“Amanda was very helpful in working with our team
- Ilana Zieff, shell techworks
She brings an array of public speaking skills, knowledge and experience to the table for both in-person and virtual engagements. Her comprehensive course went through all the necessary skills to help our team feel confident expressing their ideas and delivering project highlights."
“Amanda’s workshop was a great experience for our team!
- Karie Schulenburg, Boston Public Library
Amanda presented an event entitled 'Confident Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs.' She was fantastic."
“More than half the attendees approached me afterwards to tell me how much they appreciated Amanda.
- Kathryn Hall, Senior manager, Hubspot
Amanda addressed the importance and benefits of showing up on zoom with energy and confidence and taught us ways to shift our mindset before hosting and participating.”
“The team walked away with simple and approachable tools.
- Project Consultant,
Thornton Tomasetti
Her positive and down-to-earth energy radiated and helped us all shift our mindset towards public speaking and day-to-day life. We are so grateful to have been mentored by Amanda!"
“Amanda's visit to our group of 20+ engineers was truly inspiring.
- Shira rascoe, Scholars strategy Network
We've brought her back to SSN time and again because her trainings make us better at our jobs and help us acheive our mission of improving policy and strengthening democracy."
“Amanda's public speaking training was rated the 'most helpful.'
- Alyson Weiss, greater boston chamber of commerce
Through experiential and engaging exercises, Amanda teaches skills like mindfulness, body language, vocal variety, and effective storytelling in a way that just clicks. She creates a safe and playful environment where experimentation is encouraged."
“Amanda’s public speaking workshop is empowering, applicable, and FUN!
- Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies, oldways
Instead you had us try things, and notice for ourselves what worked from both the presenter's and the audience's perspective -- so much more effective."
“One of the best things about your approach is that you didn't TELL us anything.
- Dan Welch, Geophysical Survey systems, inc.
The team learned valuable tips for building self-confidence which were able to put immediately into practice. Ms. Hennessey cultivated a fun and relaxed atmosphere and everyone on the team raved about the experience."
“The workshop itself was fantastic.
- The Advocator Group
and even demonstrated how posture and body language influence the types of conversations we have in a day. This session resulted in some fantastic takeaways to improve customer service skills as well as employee relations."
“She taught our teammates a great deal about communication
- Kimberly Palermo, owner of bluedog
Not only was she able to teach an abundance of techniques to help them manage classes and communicate with our clients, she also took the time to help individuals on specific challenges."
“The workshop that she created for us went above and beyond my expectations.
- Ingrid Palacios, Multicultural Community Program Manager, New England Donor Services
...especially during this pandemic, when I had to do all my events, community outreach initiatives and media appearances virtually, and provided me with the confidence and the skills to successfully take on the 'virtual world' using different media platforms.”
“This Media Training has been very useful for me...
- Christie Lindor, Founder and CEO, Tessi Consulting, Author of The MECE Muse
As a new author, I walked away feeling more confident about how I can better prepare for media interviews. You really helped me hone in on succinct sound bites that summarize my book well
in my own voice.”
“Anyone planning to speak to the media needs to work with you ASAP!
- Matt Grymek, Manager of Admissions and Student Life, The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
You’ve been the talk of the office… all day people have been going on about what a great experience it was. We look forward to working with you again in the future."
"Thank you so much for providing us with such a great workshop yesterday.
Media Training
Whether you’re stepping in front of a camera, hopping on a podcast, or fielding tough questions from reporters, you want to come across as clear, confident, and compelling. But media interviews can feel like a high-stakes whirlwind—especially when the pressure is on.
That’s where media training comes in.
In coaching sessions or a workshop, you will:
✅ Learn to craft soundbites that stick
✅ Stay clear headed under pressure
✅ Handle tough questions with confidence and ease
✅Let go of filler words and nervous habits
✅ Master your tone, pacing, and body language
✅ Ensure your message lands powerfully every time
Own the Moment, Deliver with Impact
Meet Alexandra
Alexandra Sullivan is the Co-Founder of 44 Communications, one of Boston's leading Public Relations Firm. She has represented clients in real estate, music, arts, hospitality and lifestyle, and has worked with press all over the country, securing stories with a rare level of personal flair and expertise. From The New York Times to Associated Press to CNN to NPR, Alexandra has garnered headlines and placements that have put clients in the limelight and greatly accelerated their success.
Like Amanda, she is passionate about and trained in acting and improv. Outside of work, Alexandra is busy at home with her husband and three young boys.
media training collaborator
Alexandra Sullivan
- Dr. Serena Parekh, Associate Professor and Director of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Northeastern University, Author of No Refuge: Ethics and the Global Crisis
I came to Amanda and Alexandra with a lot of public speaking experience, but with questions about how to handle certain public formats. They had a lot of great advice, but I wasn’t expecting that they would help me so much on a personal front, such as dealing with lingering anxieties. After working with them, I found doing radio and other public events much less stressful and more enjoyable. They really helped me to find my public voice and ground me in why I was doing what I was doing. I ended up doing a number of podcasts and radio interviews and they were all much easier after working with them.”
"They had a lot of great advice, but I wasn’t expecting that they would help me so much on a personal front.
media training reviews
- Ingrid Palacios, Multicultural Community Program Manager, New England Donor Services
...especially during this pandemic, when I had to do all my events, community outreach initiatives and media appearances virtually, and provided me with the confidence and the skills to successfully take on the 'virtual world' using different media platforms.”
“This Media Training has been very useful for me...
- Christie Lindor, Founder and CEO, Tessi Consulting, Author of The MECE Muse
As a new author, I walked away feeling more confident about how I can better prepare for media interviews. You really helped me hone in on succinct sound bites that summarize my book well
in my own voice.”
“Anyone planning to speak to the media needs to work with you ASAP!
- Kate Perry, Owner of Kate Perry Dog Training & Author of Training for Both Ends of the Leash, Named “NYC’s Best Dog Trainer” by New York Magazine
I am now doing many more live FaceBook seminars and Zoom training classes, which create another level of work and angst. Between Amanda’s public speaking strategies and Alexandra’s invaluable PR experience, this is a MUST for anyone needing guidance in this area.
"Amanda and Alexandra’s combination of expertise was so helpful.
- CarrieAnne Cormier, Senior Vice President, Avidia Bank
When a reporter called me, instead of “Oh no, I’m not prepared,” I thought, “Oh good! A reporter!”
“I felt so much calmer and in control after my session.
When employees (at any stage in their career) are able to manage distracting nerves and self-doubt they have greater access to clear thinking and creative problem solving when under pressure. They also have less stress. Employees are able to lead more effectively and make decisions with more confidence and less overthinking.
