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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Communication Coaching for Generation Millenia* </strong></span><br /><br />Texts.&nbsp; Instant Messages.&nbsp; Email.&nbsp; Even the iPod.&nbsp; The technology that has catapulted us to new digital heights has also stifled our abilities to communicate clearly. <br /><br />Communications Coaching for young adults addresses the needs of high school and college students who want to polish their communication skills.&nbsp; Students who can speak and write clearly develop the confidence and skills needed to influence, persuade, and lead others.&nbsp; This program addresses the challenges of speaking in front of groups, writing to influence others, and interviewing for college, graduate school, internships, and jobs.<br />&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="/contact/" title="Contact Us">Contact Speak and Write Clearly</a> for more information about coaching for young adults.</span></em></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>*<span style="color: #888888;">Generation Millenia consists of people born between 1983 and 2003. </span></em></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p>]]></description>
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<p>Ali was my public speaking coach. She is energetic and committed to meeting her students&rsquo; needs. She provided meaningful feedback, which helped me build confidence. It was a pleasure to work with Ali.</p>
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<p class="quote_attr">-Brian, Project Manager, Senate Construction Corp.</p>]]></description>
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<p>I am a Taiwanese student at HULT International Business School.&nbsp; I have worked with Ali on my writing and English speaking skills.&nbsp; She is smart, sharp, effective, and efficient.&nbsp; In less than a year working together, I see dramatic changes in my command over English.&nbsp; My Dean and my professors have also commended the improvements in my verbal and written skills.&nbsp; Ali also helped me prepare my essays for the Masters in Public Administration programs at New York University and University of Southern California&mdash;I was accepted at both programs!</p>
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<p class="quote_attr">-Eric, MBA student at HULT International Business School</p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span>Speak and Write Clearly provides training tailored to your needs.&nbsp; We help individuals and organizations reach their goals by amplifying strengths and building skills.&nbsp; Our assessment-based, results-driven approach will help you become a confident, capable, and charismatic communicator.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Individual Communications Coaching</strong></span><br /><br />One-on-one coaching addresses specific communications needs.&nbsp; This process begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand your vision, long and short-term goals, and learning style.&nbsp; We then create a detailed action plan with benchmarks to measure progress and results. &nbsp;<br /><br />Whether your goal is to improve content, delivery, or both, we can help polish your presentations for any audience, large and small.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br /><em><a href="/contact/" title="Contact Us">Contact Speak and Write Clearly</a> for more information about coaching.</em><br /><strong><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Customized Group Learning</span></strong><br /><br />Group learning programs are designed to maximize the benefits of collaborative learning, group energy, and peer feedback.&nbsp; These sessions focus on the specific vision of each participant.&nbsp; Group programs also incorporate organizational goals. &nbsp;<br /><br />Group learning programs range from 1 day seminars to 8 week courses. &nbsp;<br /><br /><em><a href="/contact/" title="Contact Us">Contact Speak and Write Clearly</a> for more information about group learning.<br /></em></span></p>]]></description>
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<p>Ali is a no-nonsense coach who provides training that works.&nbsp; She quickly understands your business challenges and provides strategic solutions. Ali is a result driven advisor. She has helped me communicate more effectively to large audiences.&nbsp; As a result,&nbsp; I have improved my sales skills and my business has grown.</p>
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<p class="quote_attr">-Jason, CEO, Software Development</p>]]></description>
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<p>Ali is incredibly engaging, outgoing, and enthusiastic.&nbsp; When teaching groups, she encourages participation, individual expression and teamwork.&nbsp; She fosters an environment where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. Ali brings her individuality into her professional world and leverages her upbeat personality to help people learn.&nbsp; It was exciting to work with Ali.&nbsp; I would recommend her to anyone looking to better their life professionally and personally.</p>
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<p class="quote_attr">-Steve, Sales Manager</p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Speak and Write Clearly<br />31 Eldon Street<br />Roslindale, MA 02131<br />alison@speakandwriteclearly.com<br />617-901-2640</p>
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<p>Ali was a bilingual English/Spanish trainer at our company. She consistently demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for her work. She was professional and reliable. Most importantly, she was determined to help our staff succeed. Ali creatively and deftly used her English and Spanish language skills to relate to our employees and ensure their comprehension of the material that was delivered.&nbsp; I strongly recommend her to anyone interested in improving communication skills and learning the valuable skill of public speaking.</p>
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<p class="quote_attr">-Marina, HR Specialist, Integrated Facilities Services</p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="imgright" src="/media/site/20090602-portrait3.jpg" width="270" height="245" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Alison Shriberg Freedman is a corporate trainer in communications, specializing in presentation and public speaking skills. She works with individuals from diverse industries, such as consulting, technology, banking, and non-profit management. Alison is bilingual and provides training services in both English and Spanish. Alison holds an M.B.A and Masters in Education from the University of Michigan and B.A. in English from Duke University.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Speak and Write Clearly Training Approach:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Vision and goal focused</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Assessment based</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Outcome oriented</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Immediately actionable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Feedback driven</span></li>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Whether you are speaking to an entire company or a few clients, your presentation skills establish your credibility and impact.&nbsp; Speak and Write Clearly can help you engage your audience and deliver your message with confidence, conviction, and clarity.&nbsp; We offer individualized coaching and group instruction designed to meet your specific goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Speak and Write Clearly's dynamic, customized approach to presentation and public speaking training will allow you to:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Increase your confidence</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Motivate people to action</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Inspire others to embrace change</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Communicate more clearly</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sell your product and ideas effectively</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;">We provide actionable feedback and personalized coaching that will help you connect with your audience.</span></p>
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