Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of presentations can you help me with?

Over the past 20 years SpeechPower has helped people with almost every type of presentation, including, but not limited to:

	Formal presentations at conferences and for professional and trade associations
	Sales presentations, proposals, competitive interviews and pitch presentations
	Educational and technical presentations, such as trainings, CLEs and professional education programs
	Marketing-related presentations such as client seminars and public talks
	Presentations to regulators, political bodies, community groups, project stakeholders and the public
	Presentations by non-profit organizations for fundraising, public support and other purposes
	Informal meeting presentations
	Award acceptance, recognition and other speeches

Can you help me write my presentation as well as helping me look and sound more confident in front of my audience?

Yes! In fact, the most effective way to use SpeechPower’s services is for Susan Thompson to assist you at the start of your presentation planning. We’ll strategize the best approach to achieve your goals, and help you organize and put together your presentation, so that your time, resources and effort are invested as wisely and efficiently as possible.

Will you write my presentation for me?

We’ll do better than that. In almost every public speaking environment, credibility comes from being able to communicate, think and respond effectively in your own words. Memorizing and reciting (or worse, reading) a speech written by someone else is not an effective way to develop trust and rapport with your listeners. Susan Thompson will work with you to create a presentation that’s powerful, credible and authentically your own, and she’ll show you how to save time and effort doing it.

I already have a speech, can you help me fine-tune it?

Yes. Susan Thompson can help you polish up an existing presentation. We can also take a presentation that was prepared by someone else, and adapt it to your needs and your own communication style, so that you can present it powerfully and persuasively.

You’re located in Seattle, how can I use SpeechPower’s services if I’m located elsewhere?

Please check out our Assistance at a Distance service. It is also possible to have Susan Thompson come to your city to teach your group or assist you with your presentation.

Are references available?

Yes, references are gladly sent upon request.

Do you have classes?

SpeechPower does not offer open-enrollment classes. We can assist you via private consultation/coaching or group training programs offered in-house at your organization or business. If you want to participate in a public speaking class, we recommend contacting your local community college.