Leora Dowling Public Speaking, Confidence, and Communication Coach - Oak Park, Illinois

Dana T.

I have been a public speaker for many years, and honestly I didn't think I needed speech coaching, but I was really feeling unsure about an upcoming funding pitch contest that I was entering. Lee got right to the core issues quickly in our consult: where I was missing connection to my audience, where I could declutter the story so it was more compelling. We reworked my presentation and talking points, amped up the emotion - and I won the contest (and the prize money)! If you're unsure about hiring her, don't be. Lee is such a positive cheerleader, fun and funny, and she experience working with all kinds of clients (I'm in tech, but she has taught all kinds of people, even some very famous ones). I also like that she has a very different approach to "public speaking coach" - not cookie-cutter, it's tailored to your specific need, which I appreciated. Highly recommended.

Robin S.

Leora recently critiqued a presentation I made. My jaw dropped. Her suggestions were clear, actionable and 100% spot on. She suggested I rearrange my talking points so they flowed better and were more engaging. These changes will increase my impact 10-fold. If you have questions about public speaking, help yourself and contact Leora. She is the best! I highly recommend her!

August F.

Ms. Leora, provided me with excellent guidance for my public speaking event. She even reached out to me on the morning of the event to offer encouragement.
I truly appreciate her professionalism and great detail she provided to me when I took her virtual session.
She has so many materials to share with you that you will be an expert after one session with her. The knowledge I gained was priceless.

Gabriella L.

For the past 6 months or so, Leora has become one of my go-to people for brainstorming and feedback. She is straightforward, clear, but also very thoughtful in her guidance. She takes care to understand what my end-goal is. I can depend on her to give me advice from perspectives I had not thought about.

Melanie W.

If you work a job that requires you to communicate with other people, you NEED Leora in your life. Her professional, charismatic, and light-hearted approach is easy to understand and produces results. I felt inspired and empowered after our first meeting and continue to grow and evolve thanks to her on-going knowledge and support. She'll be your #1 cheerleader, celebrating your successes with you while also giving you an encouraging nudge to continue improving. If you want to feel better about yourself and how you communicate with the world, reach out to Leora. It'll be the best thing you ever do.

Renata P.

Leora helped me to make first steps into the public speaking. I found sessions with her very insightful. She worked through foundation about my personality and past to shape me into the person who would be confident and mindful. She also greatly helped me to prepare for my first speaking occasion. I am truly grateful for her guidance and insights.

katie J.

Working with Leora has been an absolute pleasure. She takes the time to learn about what each person wants to work on. She's a fantastic listener and incredibly thoughtful. She does not come into an organization with a one size fits all approach. She's able to tailor her sessions based on what the organization and each individual needs.

Billy C.

A few years back, the company I was working for brought in Leora (AKA Lee) to provide public speaking training for our management team. Leora's positive coaching style really spoke to me. I was a fairly confident speaker, but I knew I had struggles with focus and getting my message across when speaking to a group. Leora helped me get outside of my own box to achieve the focus I needed. The coaching (and additional confidence I achieved) certainly helped me become a more natural & relaxed speaker. This, in turn, allowed me to become a more engaging and successful presenter.

Fast forward to now, and I am at a new employer. My speaking/presentation skills must have impressed my new employer because I was chosen to speak in front of our customers at our annual customer conference. Our customer conference draws around 500 live attendees, and over 1000 virtual attendees. Without a doubt, Leora's coaching was the impetus that helped me become a successful public speaker. Lee Rocks!