The Wall Street Journal
Talkaholics Sink Partnerships, Presentations—and Careers
Long-winded executives think they’re personable, but loquaciousness can turn off colleagues and potential clients
In the Media
In the national press
In industry publications
Communication Intelligence Magazine
Elevating Your Public Speaking Skill
Laurie Schloff, an executive communication coach, talks in Communication Intelligence magazine about building public speaking skills into a business and career difference maker.
Medhealth Outlook
Getting your Message Across: Strategies for Conveying Technical and Complex Information
By Laurie Schloff, Executive Communication Coach, The Speech Improvement Company
Influence Digest
Top Coach in Boston
In Influence Digest, we want to recognize the professionals who have found their vocation in helping others and being a guide for those who seek a path that leads to success.
Interviews and podcast appearances
2 Old Bulls
Outstanding Interview with Speech and Communication Expert
Fifty-four minutes on being an effective communicator in the situations that actually come up — the featured speaker slot at a trade show, and the first sales call with a new client.
Life Science Success Podcast
Communications for Biotechs
Laurie is a guest on the Life Science Success Podcast. Lifelong corporate communication coach to professionals who use speaking as a tool for success and results, Laurie specializes in developing valuable programs for the financial and biotech fields.
World of Speakers
Create Your Speaker Soup
Ryan and Laurie talk about the recipe to the perfect talk; ingredients that are needed to create the perfect speaking soup and then how to best serve it to your audience.
The Stand Out Business Show
Power Up Your Virtual Speaking
Whether you're delivering presentations, speaking at conferences or facilitating meetings, the last two years have taught us that it's now essential to learn how to communicate virtually.
Business of Story
#494: Speaking Secrets to Dramatically Increase the Impact of Your Stories
Park Howell and Laurie on the speaking craft that carries a story once it leaves the page — how it is delivered, and the stage presence that decides whether it lands.
Fab Fridays
Is being authentic overrated?
Join Jeanne Thompson and Laurie Schloff as they debate this overused term and discuss alternatives that can help you succeed at work.
The Speech Queens
Listen to Laurie's
Podcast
The Speech Queens are here to elevate your communication!
The Speech Queens are three lovely public speaking and communication experts named Laurie Schloff, Tori Hollingworth and Dinneen Grably. Nothing is more important than impactful communication.
Browse Laurie's Books
Smart Speaking
A practical guide to effective communication offers helpful advice on how to cope with common communication problems, from public speaking and business situations, to personal interviews and conversations.
He & She Talk
He and She Talk provides, explicit, practical strategies to deal with dozens of common situations mean and women confront as couples, among friends and family, and at work.
Twenty Twinkling Stars
Written as a fundraiser
Twenty Twinkling Stars is a beautifully illustrated picture book written for children aged 3-7, to celebrate their passions, interests, and tender spirit. She wrote it as a fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise. The book is available in interactive app and book formats.
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