"Every person has unique gifts and those gifts give him or her the power and the opportunity to accomplish great things."
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REVIEW OF VAL'S TALK AT WARREN WOMAN IN BUSINESSMarcella Gencarelli, VP Manager of Client Engagement Lakeland Bank, Co-Chair of The Suburban Chamber of Commerce, Executive Board Member - BSA Patriot's Path Council, Founder of Warren Women in Business and 50 Leaders Over 50
"Val Waterman draws you into her presentation, "Presenting with Power & Authenticity!" It was impactful and full of so many memorable discussion points, like - 'FEAR" - False Evidence Appearing Real' and 'What other people think of you is none of your business!' Whether you are a seasoned speaker/presenter or a novice, this is for you! Gain confidence with practical advice that you can implement immediately to see POWERFUL results. Warmth, professionalism and humor is in every single morsel of this "must see" presentation. I highly endorse Val Waterman for her very special talent to make the ordinary, extraordinary and to drive home points with REAL examples. Loved it!"
GAINED MASTERY AND CONFIDENCE AT SPEAKING Robert Hardgrove, Partner, Group Concepts LLP - North East Financial
"I have known Val for over 6 years and have worked with her on numerous occasions. I have heard her do talks both at BNI and Rotary. She is a dynamic and informative speaker. I engaged her to do her talk "Present With Power" at my Rotary club where I am the current President. It was a huge success and chock full of great tips. After hearing Val speak, my goal was to become a more dynamic and organized speaker. I do a lot of networking and speaking in my insurance business as one of my best marketing strategies. Val helped me craft my 30 second commercials and 10 minute presentations for BNI. Then she taught me solid techniques for making them interesting and dynamic. We also focused on how to deliver presentations with authenticity and power, including ways to manage my trepidation about speaking in front of a crowd. I experienced a dramatic improvement in my speaking and confidence and I am looking forward to doing much more of it! This new mastery is something that I can apply to longer presentations and use going forward the rest of my life. Val is so great to work with. She is supportive, authentic, and so much fun! I recommend that anyone who wants to master the art of speaking, contact and work with her. I am so grateful that I did. "
SET A GOAL TO BE A ROCK STAR AT A MAJOR EVENTLynn Magnusson, CEO, The Magnusson Group
"I know Val for many years through a networking group we both belong to. Each meeting, she arrived with her big jewelry and bigger heart, always offering to help her associates. She was a shining star at every meeting. I knew a lot of “coaches” and considered a few. Val was a "standout". I wanted to stand out. It was a no-brainer. I asked for her help. An educational and promotional presentation project I’ve been tackling for 2 years was about to come to fruition. I wasn’t afraid of public speaking, I was afraid of messing up, of not being perfect. I had a fear that I wouldn’t be able to make a coherent presentation. In addition, I was intimidated by the audience and the well-known and respected speaker I was “opening” for. I needed to learn how to present, not just read my notes and speak. Val quickly identified and tore down my personal insecurity barriers and imbued me with confidence. She analyzed my PowerPoint and unearthed the most exciting highlights. She taught me how to edit and emphasize specific parts of my stories without losing context. She not only showed me how to organize my notes, but, she encouraged me to speak from my HEART not just my brain. She totally sharpened my pencil! Three sessions later, I was ready! The result was a successful presentation, several follow-up engagements and that respected "headliner" hiring our firm! HIRE VAL!"
WANTED TO BE A BETTER SPEAKER Ben Rozenblat, Real Estate Inspector, Carnell Associates
"Val is a masterful speaker. She keeps the audience engaged while encouraging their interaction. Her talks are always impactful and informative. I am a Past President of my Rotary Club, and an active member of BNI. When I asked Val to present at our Rotary Club, she commanded the room right from the second she started speaking! Once she realized that there was a group of high school girls visiting the club that day, she immediately customized her talk to speak directly to them. She emphasized the importance of developing confidence, pursuing their passions and becoming powerful future leaders. Val managed to include them while keeping everyone else interested at the same time. Those young women were thrilled, and all told her that she was the best speaker that they have ever heard! I have personally experienced her "MAGIC" when she helped me with my own professional presentation skills. She worked with me to hone my marketing message and unique value proposition. She taught me multiple techniques to control my nervousness, engage the audience and maintain a smooth information flow. I felt a huge difference after only three sessions of working with her. Her process is robust and effective. She will teach you timing and vocal delivery skills that will make you a more confident and effective speaker. Her outgoing personality, quick wit, compassion, emotional intelligence along with amazing interpersonal skills are beneficial to anyone who wants to delivery memorable presentations."
MASTERED PRESENTING IN FRONT OF GROUPSLarry Wasserman, Personal Fitness Trainer / Entrepreneur
"Val Waterman is truly gifted at helping people become better at public speaking. When I needed to give a talk to a group of business owners I had planned out what I wanted to say. It was an important presentation and I wanted to get it right, and that's why I reached out to Val. I was so impressed with her ability to make quick and decisive changes to my script, my physical posture and gestures, eye contact, and even my breathing! Val has an amazing ability to "pare things down" to what is essential. She listens intently and makes excellent judgements about what works best. Also, she is very insightful in how she gives feedback - always with kindness and respect. She doesn't miss a thing. She sees that every word that comes out of your mouth is impactful and adds to the delivery and your message. In just a few sessions Val took me from from feeling nervous and insecure - to being present and confident in my delivery of a FANTASTIC presentation! When my talk was over several people came up to me and shared that they were very impressed and wanted to learn more about my business! This is the moment that everyone who gives a talk dreams of, but this was the first time this had ever happened to me! Whether you are just starting out or you have experience there is always room to grow. I highly recommend that you give Val Waterman a call. If you implement what she teaches you, I'd be surprised if you didn't increase your investment tenfold!"
WANTED TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLSDr. Robert Garofalo, Dentist
"You don't think that you need a Speaking Coach until you have worked with one! Val Waterman is a communication expert......she was able to analyze my speech and pinpoint the areas for improvement, all within my personal style. Her comfortable approach was tailored specifically for my needs, which was speaking too quickly. Not only were my words garbled, but she soon discovered that the message that I was trying to convey was too. With special exercises and practice, she coached me with amazing results! My message is now coming across clearer and slower and no longer do I witness the befuddled look on the faces of the people I speak to. I now possess the confidence that I will communicate my intended message-- my conversations are more meaningful and my business has also increased. If you wish to improve your communication skills for your job or just for everyday interactions, please give Val just five minutes of your time, like I did, and it could change your life! Val Waterman. THANK YOU!!"
WANTED TO DELIVER GREAT EULOGIES FOR HIS PARENTSTim Daniel, Owner, T. Daniel Specialty Heating, Inc.
I just want to thank Val from the bottom of my heart for helping me in my time of need. She got me through a very difficult time when both my parents passed away. The loss of one parent is hard enough let alone losing both in such a short time. It was just no easy task to write the words that would do them justice in each of their eulogies. I am so grateful for all her hard work and sensitivity. She sat down with me to interview me about my parents and help me put my thoughts into words. Then she went went back to her office and wordsmithed the final versions. She also coached me on how to deliver these two eulogies in a couple of practice sessions. I felt confident and proud that I did a solid job in delivering the kind of "send offs' that they deserved! In addition, I was well aware that my goal was also to comfort everyone who attended these funerals, all while keeping my composure to some degree. I accomplished my goal because of the great positive feedback that I received afterward. Val is a true friend and a great asset to my company. She has also helped design my website and internet marketing campaigns.
BURNING DESIRE TO BECOME A GREAT SPEAKERMax Levinston, Sales Associate, The Kislak Company, Inc.
Val is an exceptional presenter and was instrumental in helping me sharpen my skills. She is incredibly supportive with goal setting and is an amazing mentor. She helped me connect with my true speaking style and I quickly felt more confident in myself after working with her on my BNI "sales manager minutes" and longer presentations. Val creates a custom and personalized plan of action for clients that is highly effective. Anyone looking for guidance in these areas would be lucky to have Val as their coach.
HIRED VAL FOR SEVERAL PROJECTSMarianne Legato, Attorney, New Jersey
I’ve consulted Val Waterman several times over the years in connection with various projects. Val is very quick and perceptive. She is a great listener and she is completely focused on delivering value. I would recommend Val to anyone who wants to be a better communicator.
Val's Presentation Coaching
Get the motivation, guidance, and support you need to become a dynamic speaker.
BASIC COURSEOut Of The Gate
We uncover your unique obstacles that are keeping you from being a great presenter. We help you manage your 'roadblocks'. Practicing the use of the breath is key to managing fear and nervousness.
INTERMEDIATE COURSEFull Speed Ahead
A more in depth look at how we shift and manage your roadblocks. We fine tune content and practice presenting, making adjustments as we go. You will become proficient at using the tools properly.
ADVANCED COURSEClean It Up
Practice makes perfect, especially the longer and more complicated talks & presentations. How to create and use PowerPoint properly without reading from the slides. Harness the power of bullet points
MASTERCLASSThe Big Time
Brainstorming and creating the blueprint to master keynote speaking, zoom calls, videos and a TEDx Talk. Hitting these milestones in your journey moves you closer to becoming an exceptional presenter.
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My life’s work is to make a positive difference. Together we will identify, manage and conquer all of your unique “obstacles”. Let’s transform YOU into the powerful speaker and communicator that you are meant to be.
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