Testimonials

“Bill Beaman and John Watkis of Global Public Speaking are both seasoned teachers who engaged our team of varying skill levels with a lot of material FAST and created an atmosphere of trust and productivity, start to finish. The substance was first-rate: most of us had been through a similar course at some point, and this one stood out for its relevance and rigor. Finally, the value is immediately apparent: in the effectiveness of presentations that we have made and will make, and in our shared desire to apply the lessons and continue to develop our skills.” – Clarke Bruno, Anbaric

“In my 30-year career, Global Public Speaking’s executive communication program is the most effective public speaking training I have ever received. They have cracked the code on teaching the skills and presence needed to deliver high impact communication with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.” – Senior Vice President, Market Executive, Multinational Fortune 50 Bank

“We have worked with Global Public Speaking to train both sales staff and analysts, and our experience has been uniformly excellent. We have had occasion to use many consultants and GPS stands apart. We feel we get a very high return on our investment in the training and consulting they provide our staff at all levels.” – David Barrosse, Managing Partner, Capstone LLC

“I’ve worked with a lot of trainers and been through a lot of trainings – and this is the best I’ve seen!” – Kathleen Matthews, Former Executive Vice President & Chief Global Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Marriott International, Inc.

“I am writing to you again to let you know that the public speaking and media training you did were really effective. I got out of my comfort zone and I did an interview with one of the biggest news channels in South East Asia. I am also sitting on a…panel in Singapore next month. In addition to that, I have been nominated to deliver an opening speech at a…forum in September in New York. I would have never done any of this without your training and encouragement. I just wanted to say thank you.” – Participant from Asia, Vital Voices FORTUNE, U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentorship Program

“Global Public Speaking LLC & its founder Allison Shapira are more than communications consultants: they are true corporate partners. Allison is a great leader and facilitator of both large and small group sessions. In addition, she takes the time to work with people one-on-one ensuring they have the tools they need to perform and communicate at the highest possible level. Her skills allow her to connect with people in a personal and professional manner that helps her participants to be confident, prepared, and organized in their delivery. I can and do highly recommend Allison for her coaching and workshops.” – Alvin Allgood, Chief Operating Officer, Vital Voices Global Partnership

“At the end of the trainings, these Veterans are walking away with invaluable tools and skills that will ready them to interface with future employers and establish stronger professional relationships.” – Jennifer Kasker, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army

“This online program changed the way I feel about public speaking. Through a clever and fun journey, I discovered the top secrets of public speaking: how to organize the writing, how to connect with people when delivering, and how to speak on the breath. More importantly, I learned how to see public speaking as something natural and familiar. I really enjoyed the practice tools towards the end. Yes, practice is everything but Allison shows you how to do it. I don’t know how Allison did it but what I learned during her program remains tattooed in my mind.” – Martin Furlong, International Business Consultant and Educator