I am called on to do a good deal of public speaking, but have always struggled with what I’m told is a “fuzzy” voice and an inability to project adequately to be heard in anything more than a small group without a microphone. Sheila has been a tremendous help in uncovering my true voice through a series of relatively simple techniques that I now practice regularly. She has a clear understanding of voice physiology and an innate ability to connect and communicate with people. She’s a natural-born teacher.
Steve Page
President & General Manager
Sonoma Raceway
In my practice as a busy real estate attorney and managing partner of my firm, I am talking all day – to clients, opposing counsel, staff, and large groups of real estate professionals. Sheila has given me key tools to use my voice effectively and efficiently, so that my voice can carry at the same level, even after long days of presentations and meetings. These tools have not only helped prevent my voice from getting tired or hoarse, but have also helped me use my voice to demonstrate the confidence and leadership I need in my profession.
Jeanne Grove
Partner
Kaufman Dolowich Voluck
Attorneys At Law
My career involved speaking to groups large and small across the United States. While I initially sought Sheila Whitney's coaching and support with my singing, I quickly realized the benefit of her expertise in my work as well. Her deep knowledge of the physiology of the voice and all of its nuances guided me to focus on the areas needing improvement from breathing to facial and overall body posture. She is an expert in communicating and demonstrating. Great examples. Powerful exercises.
Dean Tannewitz
Education Consultant
The Center for the Future of Public Education
Sheila Whitney's Authentic Speaking lessons are not to be missed. With her easy way, Sheila puts her students at ease and inspires them to try new approaches to self-presentation and public speaking. I have had the pleasure of seeing Sheila work with local teens. In just a matter of minutes, she can impart new skills that leave students confident, smiling and ready to bring new possibilities to life. Impressive!
Liz Treacy
I continue to be delighted with the results of my sessions with Sheila. In a very short time she identified my speech issues, and provide me with the necessary tools and techniques that have increased my confidence and improved my public speaking abilities. The sessions were also a lot of fun to work!
Louise Hassen
Sonoma Botanicals, Inc.
Sheila is fun to work with. She makes me feel comfortable as I try out new behaviors and voice techniques. I am learning to be more confident, to be sillier and use a stronger tone of voice. I am able to be more outgoing and ask more questions of people. I feel more relaxed in social situations like at school with people who are not my close friends.
Leslie A. (13 years old)