Public Speaking Coach for Executives and Leaders
With Speaking Results, you get results.
Jean Hamilton, premier public speaking coach, based in Seattle, WA, is a trusted adviser to CEO’s, Executives, and Leaders from a wide range of industries. She offers private coaching and group sessions to develop presentation, communication, and leadership skills. Her diverse background in presentations, coaching, storytelling, acting and improvisation give you the tools you need to take your skills to the next level.
Now offering in-person and virtual sessions.
Our revamped online presentation training course, Engage Yourself, Engage Your Listeners: Speaking with Confidence, Clarity and Connection, will be coming soon.
Online Course
Jean Hamilton
Founder and Principal of Speaking Results
Testimonials
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"Jean has a style about her that is a beautiful blend of push, pull, encourage, coax, and nurture. She helped me out of my comfort zone and helped me deliver a TED talk. I cannot recommend Jean enough!"
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"I hired Jean Hamilton of Speaking Results to train for my entire executive team. The reviews were stellar. So were the results. If you want a great ROI, I suggest hiring Jean."
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"My work with Jean Hamilton has helped me understand the power of stories in communication and has led to her working with our entire executive team with remarkable results.”
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“Jean Hamilton is brilliant. I am so grateful for her exquisite coaching. Everything she suggested, or told me to do, worked beautifully. Thank you a million times over!”
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"Working with Jean Hamilton is the smartest thing I have ever done."
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"I worked with Jean Hamilton of Speaking Results to prepare me for testifying to Congress. Afterwards many people told me my testimony was refreshing and engaging."
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“Jean Hamilton’s amazing insight, positive approach and depth of knowledge made it possible for me to create a powerful message while utilizing my personal style. I had never felt so "on" and connected with an audience.”
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"Working with Jean Hamilton boosted my confidence and was definitely a life changing event. Thanks Jean, for your assistance in helping me reach my potential."
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"Jean helped me break through my old patterns and give one of the best speeches of my life. Even after 16 year speaking, I can improve!"
With Speaking Results presentation coaching you will learn how to:
- Speak in public with confidence
- Create a clear, concise message
- Tell stories that engage your audience
- Develop a strong leadership presence
- Connect with your audience
- Communicate credibility and authenticity
Tips for Giving A Great Presentation
How To Tell Great Stories
Learn how to bring your stories to life. Bring in dialogue and vocal variety to become the characters in your story. Let your audience see your story as it unfolds.
Overcome Fear of Speaking
Whatever you focus on gets stronger, so focus on how you want to look, feel and sound. Think about how your material benefits your audience. When you tap into your passion, fear takes a back seat.
Leap Into Your Full Potential
When you let go of doubts and insecurities, you learn how to trust and accept yourself. When you allow yourself to be fully present, you are able to perform to your full potential.
Blog Posts
“Zoom” Forward: Being Effective Virtually
We are all doing a lot of Zoom meetings, but are we doing them well? Here are some tips: During these difficult times, if you have been fortunate enough to stay healthy, you have still encountered many stresses to your personal and professional life. Even after things begin to resemble “normal,” undoubtedly, there will be Read more about “Zoom” Forward: Being Effective Virtually[…]
Inspirations from Kate Mulgrew
“Always be generous with your audience. Give them everything you have. Never settle for mediocrity.”
That’s exactly what Kate did as she read to us. She imbued every word with generosity. She shared her vulnerability, her wit, her power, her grief, her ecstasy.
Speak From Your Heart
The easiest way to be interesting is to be honest. —Scott Berkun True or False? Recently during an acting class I practiced giving a monologue in front of the class. The teacher instructed the students to raise their hands anytime they felt I was being false, and to put their hands down when they felt I Read more about Speak From Your Heart[…]
Engage Yourself, Engage Your Audience
Do you wish you were a more dynamic and compelling speaker? Do you want to know how to effectively engage your audience? In this article I identify 4 elements that enable you be at your best when speaking. The four elements are: Passionate, Analytical, Confiding and Extemporaneous or P.A.C.E.™ The Passionate Speaker Passionate speakers exude Read more about Engage Yourself, Engage Your Audience[…]
The Present Moment: What great actors share with great presenters
Have you ever noticed great presenters bring in a sense of discovery while giving a speech? Their passion and commitment make you feel there is no place they’d rather be than presenting to you. Canned presentations seem stale and phony, but a speaker that is “in the moment” rings true. But how do we get Read more about The Present Moment: What great actors share with great presenters[…]
Create a Captivating Presence
I’m a big fan of the singing competition show “The Voice.” I love to witness people striving to be their best, and I love watching coaches help them grow. All of the contestants on the show are incredible singers, but there is one person, Judith Hill, that is in a league of her own. Every week I Read more about Create a Captivating Presence[…]
Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
Many years ago, as I stood in front of an audience hearing my voice quiver, feeling my hands shake, and thinking at any moment my mind would go blank, I fully understood why fear of public speaking is often ranked as people’s #1 fear. It was impossible for me to tap into my true power Read more about Overcome Fear of Public Speaking[…]
How to “Win Over” an Audience
“Attitude is the reflection of a person and our world mirrors our attitude.” -Earl Nightingale As anybody that owns a dog will attest, they definitely become members of the family. They also have much to teach us about love and life. Ten years ago, we brought Sedona, family-a longhaired whippet puppy into our family. He Read more about How to “Win Over” an Audience[…]
Get in touch
Schedule a free 30-min consultation see how we can create a program that is a perfect fit for you, or contact us with any questions you have about our services: