Speaking & communication coaches in Chicago metro

11th Hour Productions

Presentation and speech preparation for students, professionals and people preparing for a significant speaking occasion.

private coaching

2nd Story

Storytelling classes and customized training that uses personal narrative to develop communication and team connection.

workshop

Annoyance Theatre / Off Book

Corporate improvisation workshops addressing thoughtful communication, collaboration and constructive critique.

workshop

Chicago Debate Academy

Public speaking and persuasion workshops for middle and high school students, taught by University of Chicago student debaters.

class

Chicago Debates

School-based speech and debate programming, coach development and summer instruction for Chicago-area students.

school program

Hillary Kolssak / Lasting Impact!

Private speech and Lincoln-Douglas debate coaching through Lasting Impact!, with experience teaching at Chicago’s EverReady club.

private coaching

iO / iO@Work

Applied improv workshops for communication, active listening, storytelling and workplace collaboration.

workshop

Janicek Performance Group

Executive presence, public speaking and media preparation for leaders and teams in Chicago and remotely.

private coaching · workshop

Janna Sobel

Presentation coaching, storytelling classes and organizational workshops drawing on applied improvisation.

private coaching · class

Jennifer Solarte / Latina Speaking Network

Public speaking coaching centered on Latina professionals and entrepreneurs, with private and group offerings.

private coaching

Kate DeVore / Total Voice

Voice, speech and presence coaching for professional speakers, actors and other people developing their delivery.

private coaching

Leora Dowling

Personal speaking coaching in Oak Park or over Zoom, addressing confidence, presentation preparation and delivery.

private coaching

Logan Square Improv

Customized improv workshops for communication, public speaking and team building.

workshop

Marianna Swallow

Presentation preparation, speaking confidence and consultation on a specific upcoming speaking or training task.

private coaching

Northwestern Debate Institute

An intensive summer Policy debate institute on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus.

camp

Public Forum Boot Camp

An intensive Public Forum debate camp with residential and commuter options at the University of Illinois Chicago.

camp

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Scott Hubbard / Hubbard Communication

One-to-one coaching in presentations, leadership communication and storytelling from Naperville, virtually or at a client’s office.

private coaching · workshop

Scott Whitehair / Story Lab Chicago

Small-group storytelling instruction, private coaching and organizational training in developing and delivering personal narratives.

class · private coaching

Second City Works

Improv-based professional development in communication, listening, storytelling and collaboration.

workshop

Speak by Design

Leadership communication, presentation and speaker coaching, with private and group programs from a Chicago headquarters.

private coaching · workshop