I have been a communication studies professor for over 40 years. In that time I have taught countless courses, including presentations, business communication, relational development and maintenance, conflict, intercultural competence, and sports communication. As a speech and debate educator I have coached over 30 national champions. Beyond the classroom, I have also delivered several corporate training programs, as well as worked with individuals ranging from 13 to 80 in one-on-one settings for presentational, relational, and professional branding needs. In all of my teaching and training, my focus is on helping others find their voice and the best way to connect it with audiences. I will work with you from where you are and help you reach where you want to be.
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2021
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Stephanie h.
Jun 8, 2025
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Scott is an excellent coach! He’s very relatable, engaging and great to work with. He’s super effective in guiding participants in organizing their content for maximum impact. Through a structured development process, he provides invaluable insights in crafting compelling narratives that capture audience attention from the start. He emphasizes clarity and coherence, ensuring each presentation flows logically and purposefully. He shares engaging techniques to help foster audience interaction making speeches more relatable and memorable. Scott’s insights foster both confidence and skill, empowering speakers to deliver impactful presentations. Highly recommended!
Details: Beginner • 45 - 64 years old • To develop a skillset • Business • Remotely (phone or internet)
Scott Jensen's reply
Thank you so much Stephanie! It’s a real joy working with you. You have an important message to share and I love helping you craft it!
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Kaitlyn H.
May 13, 2025
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Scott is awesome!!! He helped me so much with my graduation speech. Very responsive and has a lot of great advice! I highly recommend working with him if you want to strengthen your speechwriting and delivery skills!
Details: Beginner • 18 - 25 years old • Verbal delivery • To prepare for an event • Academic • Remotely (phone or internet)
Scott Jensen's reply
Thank you so much Kaitlyn! You did a great job from the beginning! It was great working with you.
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Luke F.
Jul 10, 2022
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Scott had been a tremendous help with my journey in public speaking. Speaking with Scott has been more then just a meeting over public speaking material. He has taught me about the character and responsibility of being a public speaker and that is of greater value. Anyone can learn how to do public speaking but scott will teach you the foundation of how to walk out as a public speaker with character and ethics.
Not only is he great with character of a public speaker but he is also phenomenal on teaching public speaking. I couldn’t tell you how many great strategies he has taught me such as; persuasive argument, motivational sequence, listening skills, delivery, and so much more.
Scott has what you’re looking for if you want to not only gain character in speaking, gain strategy in speaking but also to connect with a person who genuinely cares about your success in speaking and in life. Scott has been a tremendous help with me and my journey and so I couldn’t recommend him enough.
Details: No experience • 18 - 25 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Body language • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • To explore as a hobby • Personal • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Lily Y.
Jul 2, 2022
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We have been worked with Mr. Scott Jensen since July to help our teenage son to improve his communication and public speaking skills. All the sessions through zoom are done very well. My son really enjoys to meet Mr. Jensen weekly, and has been very involved during the sessions. Mr. Jensen also gives parents detail updates after all the sessions are done each week, and let us know what's his plan for next. That's super helpful for us to know the progress and what's going to happen. We are so glad to find Mr. Jensen. We will definitely continue to work with Mr. Jensen, and highly recommend his professional service.
7/2/2022 - It has been almost one year since Mr. Scott Jensen started to help our son on his communication skill. It has been wonderful experience. Our teenage son learned so much through the year (two sessions each week), from sports podcasting to book reviews, or anything our son is highly recommend his professional service to talk/learn. Mr. Jensen is very responsive and supportive and great communication with us/parents. Mr. Jensen becomes a mentor for our son whenever he needs a help. After one year, we are so glad to see our son become more confident in speech and learning podcast, and his social skill also improved. He is looking forward to the next session each week, because there will always be an interest topic they will talk and he can learn. We feel so lucky to find Mr. Jensen and highly recommend!
Details: No experience • 10 - 13 years old • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • To build confidence • Personal • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Scott Jensen's reply
Thank you Lily. I love my time with Max. His curiosity, sense of humor, and intellect are impressive and make our time together a real joy. I’m glad you all are so happy with things.
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Li T.
Aug 3, 2021
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I’m very happy to work with Scott. He’s always on time, and also very responsive and flexible. He gave me some tips which not only help me improve with the language skills but also improve relationships overall.
Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Verbal delivery • To develop a skillset • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $40 per hour for most of my services. Speaking engagements are charged at a higher rate, depending on the nature of the event. Additionally, I am happy to review work outside of our meetings (manuscripts, video presentations, resume's, etc.), but will also charge the same hourly rate for that time. I charge $50 for a basic cover letter or resume. Our very first meeting will be when you decide if I am the right person for helping you--and there won't be any charge.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our first meeting will be one in which I learn about your reasons for seeking my services. I will want to learn about your goals, what you have done to reach those in the past and at the present, and how you hope to move forward. After that, we will decide the best strategy for moving forward. I will propose a strategy with check-points along the way. I will also encourage you to be candid and patient with how things are progressing and changes that might make our relationship a better one for your needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA and MA in speech communication studies. I have been a communication professor for 35 years; during 25 of those years I have coordinated degree programs in speech communication studies and sports communication. I have also been a speech and debate coach-educator for all of those 35 years, having coached over 30 national champions. I have also designed and delivered a number of corporate training programs in listening, persuasive communication, speaking, and conflict management.
