COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS

Speech Coach Company helps young people develop the skills and confidence needed to be successful in academic and social settings. See testimonials below!

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Janelle Winston coached my son in preparation for his school interviews, helping him with organizing and developing his ideas and communicating them with passion and confidence. She was superb in every way, gaining our immediate respect with her personal warmth and excellent results. I recommend her highly! -Suzy Welch,
The Welch Way, author of 10-10-10,
and co-author of Winning with Jack Welch

"We began working with Ms. Winston in the spring of 2020 when my daughter who was competing in speech and debate needed some additional coaching and training. We have been delighted with Janelle’s guidance and are grateful for the rapid improvement we noted in our daughter’s speaking ability, poise and confidence after only a few short sessions. There was a noticeable difference and she went on to place in multi county competitions and was confident competing at a national level as well. I cannot thank Janelle enough. We look forward to continuing to work with her and highly recommend her. To develop good public speaking is an essential skill and we are grateful for the work and time she has invested in our daughter."Parents, Florida

"Janelle coached our teenaged son for his secondary school interviews. She transformed him into a charming, articulate, and engaging young man. In large part due to Janelle's talented touch, he was accepted to four out of five schools."Parents, Newton, MA

“Our daughter was well prepared for her secondary school interviews and I feel this positive outcome was due largely to her preparations with you. She enjoyed her time with you and actually looked forward to her sessions, despite her already busy schedule.” –Della Cushing, Lexington, MA

“Our son had a wonderful experience working with you. You boosted his confidence when speaking in front of large groups. It was demonstrated when he actually decided to enter a speech competition and progressed to the final round. I am certain that he would not have attempted this without your assistance.” Parents, Jamaica Plain, MA

“Under Janelle’s guidance, my son not only overcame his fear of public speaking, but gained enough confidence to successfully compete on the high school speech and debate team.” –Parents, Needham, MA

“Thank you Janelle! The three days you spent with Alex and Lachlan made a real difference to them through their school interviews. It gave them a sense of responsibility for the interviews and a great feeling of accomplishment when those interviews proved successful. The feedback we received from the admissions registrars was very complimentary - describing both our children as mature, positive and ready for admission. This was a real win for us all and a testament to the preparation you and they did together.” – David Cash, Bermuda

“Our son was having a difficult time with other children that were a little pushy. Janelle did some great role playing exercises with him that helped him be more assertive in an appropriate way. I’m now seeing him use these techniques effectively when confronted with aggressive kids. He was also a little quiet during classroom participation. Janelle helped him speak more clearly and project his voice. Her lighthearted and interactive teaching style made it fun for our son to learn these important communication skills. – Parents, Watertown, MA

“Janelle, thank you for working with my son Alden to develop his tone and a delivery style appropriate for a fifteen year old. With your help, he did very well introducing the speaker, a well-known media executive, at his school’s Entrepreneurial Club meeting attended by faculty and students. We look forward to working with you in the future when the need arises." - Andrea Graveline, Parent '13,
St. John's High School,
Shrewsbury, MA

“We were fortunate enough to have Janelle coach our son David when he was 18 for his college interviews. It gave David confidence as well as a lot of useful insights, strategies and invaluable practice. It helped him get into his first choice college - George Washington University - Business School. Highly recommend Janelle as a communication consultant and speech coach! Thanks Janelle. - Bruce Kwartler, Newton, MA