Speaking That's Heard, Felt and Acted Upon

TESTIMONIALS

What Clients and Coaches are Saying About Fred Rivera

Email quote: "All the best to you Fred. Looking forward to getting together again in 2007. You are a public speaking genius and I am honored to have been taught by you." Steven (name and company withheld on request) Managing Director Leading Wall Street Firm
An Email about a speech done in front of five thousand people: Fred, The speech went great and I mean great. My boss, who is an accomplished speaker herself, thought it was flawless and I received many wonderful comments from those in the audience. Your coaching did the trick. I am grateful. I’ll schedule an appointment next week. Thanks Again, Jack Weakley Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Director of Sports Medicine	New York University Group Workshop Fred gave us tools to sharpen our presentation skills. From breathing to blocking and having intention—we are well equipped to make the most of our time and message. These skills can and will serve our staff well—from novice to seasoned professional. Fred taught us not only how to speak better, but how to listen better to both our audience and ourselves. Heather C. Fomin Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions New York University
Another Email, this time from a client giving his first major presentation: Fred – I cannot even begin to tell you what unbelievable feedback I got! People were saying my presentation was the best one by far! It was a big hit! All that hard work paid off! Thanks again! You’re the MAN! Research Analyst, Major New York Hedge Fund	Hi Fred, Everything went great - big meetings, small meetings...in every setting. Working with you was extremely helpful and really paid off for these meetings with some of the largest companies in Japan. Thanks for everything. Hoping to call on you again in the future. Robert (name and company withheld on request) Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager Director of Alternative Investments
"When I first saw you speak to an audience, Fred, I was mesmerized. Your stage presence was so captivating, that I felt that I was the only person in the room and that you were just talking to me! I knew that you could help me to lose the slightly 'wooden' persona that I was giving off when I spoke in public. I never felt I was truly being me. By appreciating the values and beliefs that you have, I learned to connect with my audience as friends. By learning to use my body and voice more carefully, you helped me to entertain my audience more powerfully ... even when I'm being serious! Thank you so much for the skills you gave me. I use them every day. Not just when I present to audiences but when I communicate with anyone." Charlie Baxter President D2R Properties London/New York	"Working with Fred helped me to bring out the full, passionate and confident voice I had within me. I began to use this new voice and express it out in the world to attract the clients I had always wanted. Now when I talk about my work, people stop and listen and become my clients because they really hear the value in what I have to offer." Joan Marie Menke San Francisco, CA
"Fred is an excellent evaluator of speakers weaknesses. Not only does he have pin point accuracy of the speakers problem area, he will give sound advice and exercises on how to fix the problem. He is an asset to any speaker who wants to improve their speaking ability. "Fred's speaking style is animated and gets everyone around him enthused about the materials he presents. His dynamic style is a pleasure to watch." Reggie Holmes, Past President New York Toastmasters New York, NY	"Fred Rivera is quietly and perceptively present; he is attuned to your message and encouraging in his career/ life coaching. In his public speaking coaching, Fred helps you find and speak your voice. He enhances your whole sense of meaning by more fully engaging you in what you are saying. He is truly unique in his approach. I think he will help you make your heart sing. He did mine." Clara Farah, Ph.D. Psychologist and Life Coach Capitan, NM
"Thank you so much for your great knowledge and help with my presentation. I did get the job. I am quite certain it was because of my speech!" Best regards, Annette Baril Acupuncturist, Teacher, Lecturer	"Fred is an inspiration as a coach. He knows how to help people reach into themselves and find that creative spark that will propel them forward. I found him to be flexible, open, enthusiastic and supportive. His unique experience as an actor and director have given him that extra something that it takes to teach others to learn to speak in public with powerful presence." Cris Haltom, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist; Founder, Parent