Public Speaking
“Human beings are fascinating in our vulnerability. The more transparent we are, the more interested the audience is in the content of our presentation.”
Many of us assume that powerful public speakers are simply born with a natural talent for effective presenting. While it is true that some people are better oral communicators than others, anyone can draw on theatrical techniques to improve their public speaking. I draw on my experience as a professional actor, director and storyteller to help clients craft their message and speak with confidence, passion and authenticity. I use techniques from theatrical science to help clients overcome anxiety and speak with a powerful voice. Public speaking workshops can be presented for groups, individuals, or a combination of each. Activities are fun, collaborative and team-building.
“Learn your lines, find your mark, look ‘em in the eye and tell ‘em the truth.”
Testimony by Will Bunker. How theatre helps business skills.
CREDENTIALS
Selected Experience:
University of New Hampshire - Taught public speaking for 7 years
Environmental Defense Fund, New York & Globally – Executive story coaching
Primex Insurance, Concord NH – Public speaking & strategic storytelling
VF Timberland, Stratham NH – Business storytelling, Public speaking
Harbor Financial Group, Bedford NH - Strategic Storytelling
Planet Fitness, Hampton NH - Public Speaking & Strategic Storytelling
UNH Graduate Program in Marriage & Family Therapy - Presentation & Facilitation Workshop
Op4G, Portsmouth NH – Presentation Skills Workshop
Cornerstone Title Company, Portsmouth NH – Presentation Skills Workshop
The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH - Public speaking & virtual formats
The Brown Center, University of NH - Affiliate Consultant, Public speaking
Strategic Coaching & Consulting - Affiliate Consultant, Public speaking
Computer Resources, LLC – Strategic & business storytelling
Bob’s Clam Hut, Kittery, ME – Customer service skills workshop
NH State Council on the Arts - Strategic Storytelling
City Year - Public speaking *
Gould Academy, Bethel ME – Leadership training through theatre
Strategic Coaching & Consulting, Newmarket NH – Executive coaching
NEA NH, Regional Conference, York, ME – Presentation Skills workshop
The Macmillan Company, Keene, NH – Presentation Skills workshop & coaching*
Spectra, Inc., Lebanon, NH - Presentation Skills workshop & coaching*
Safety & Health Council of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH – Presentation Skills Workshop*
Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association, Exeter, NH – Workshop
Bruce Mast & Associates, Leadership by Design, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital – Workshop
Hypertherm, Inc., Hanover, NH - Presentation Skills workshop & coaching*
Phillips Exeter Academy , Exeter NH - Facilitator for HR Dept.
Unitil Service Corporation, Hampton, NH – Executive coaching for HR Dept.
Citizen’s Bank, Exeter, NH – Executive coaching
Mulhern & Scott, LLC, Portsmouth, NH - Executive coaching
Woodland Professional Associates, North Hampton, NH – Improvisational Role-Play
American Society of Training & Development - Presentation Skills Workshops ( 5 years)
Leadership Seacoast, College for Lifelong Learning, Portsmouth, NH - Art in Everyday Life Workshop
*with The Woodland Group
Testimonials
Genevieve created a very comfortable atmosphere for the staff, which made it easy for us to take a serious look at our own presentation styles, and how we can work to improve those. Some individual comments: “Fantastic. Super. Excellent – give her more time. Really wonderful! She has a lot to offer. Very energizing. Very helpful to our work. Have her back. - Steve Sacks, Attorney, National Education Association, New England Region
Genevieve did a fantastic job in helping us to become more proficient in public speaking. She was patient, encouraging, supportive and always provided us with positive and constructive feedback. Since Gen has been coaching us, we have both received feedback from employees indicating that they have seen a marked improvement in our presentation skills. Thanks to Gen, we are much more relaxed and polished in front of a group. Again, we cannot stress enough how delighted we are with Genevieve ‘s services. She has been very inspirational to us and we hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future. - George Long & Kim Rummler, Human Resources, Unitil Service Corporation, Hampton NH
We have used Genevieve and her team of acting teachers numerous times for programs at our all company retreats. They have helped us get creative juices flowing as well as build presentation and customer service skills. Generally staff has come away with a better sense of how they are being perceived and skills to ground and center themselves. Program designs are well customized and the NHTP team works hard to make sure they are meshing well with our culture and needs.- Michael Landgarten, Owner, Bob’s Clam Hut/Lil’s Cafe
Genevieve’s program benefitted Op4G in training our new (and veteran) staff. It helped us in coming together as a team, as well as how to effectively deliver a business presentation and market our service to others who are unfamiliar with the model. - Madeline Warren, Membership & Marketing Director, Opinions for Good, Portsmouth NH
Yesterday’s workshop was enormously well received! You offered careful thought in assessing our needs, then crafted and orchestrated a very successful response. Within the experience, you modeled crucial centering skills, fully engaged our aspiring therapists, provided valuable handout material, precipitated personal reflection - all within a climate of fun. You are a remarkably intuitive, dynamic and gifted presenter as well as a seasoned coach and trainer. - Mark Moses, Associate Director, UNH Graduate Program in Marriage & Family Therapy
I was as tired as I can get on Friday morning and never once felt like dozing off …Your control of the group was first rate and that leads to what I learned today: Know how to treat your audience… and we need to rehearse the theatrics as well as the content. I don’t think most of us were conscious beyond content. - Participant, Presentation Skills Workshop, The Macmillan Company, Keene NH
I just wanted to thank you so much for the workshop. I absolutely learned things that I will use for the rest of my career. It also made me want to pursue other instruction related to public speaking. I am so glad you offered the workshop and I will absolutely recommend it to others, as well as private instruction with you. - Nicole Ruane, Ph.D., Lecturer, Humanities Program, UNH