Gloss Coaching

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Introduction

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. That fear is rooted in the “illusion of transparency” which causes people to believe that their personal mental state is clear to their audience. To beat the fear and anxiety that’s holding you back, Gloss works to emulate the situations that cause fear, and to train the skills of speaking, so you can be confident in your ability. As people we speak everyday and you are no stranger to sharing your ideas. Oftentimes the fear from public speaking is rooted in different situations that raise the stakes above what we do everyday when we talk to our friends and family. These situations include: --Experience. Experience and repetition build confidence. Your fear comes from your lack of practice, and Gloss will give you the opportunity to speak in front of others frequently to build that confidence. --Evaluation. When we speak without evaluation the stakes are low. But, when our boss or customer is evaluating how effectively we are communicating we naturally feel more nervous. Gloss offers free initial evaluations to help you understand your natural ability and identify areas for improvement. --Status. When we talk to our friends and family, we are on a level playing field. But when we are asked to speak in front of a group of colleagues, professionals, or supervisors we feel that power imbalance. This is why interviews often feel so nerve wracking. At Gloss, we teach you how to read your audience to understand how they are receiving your information, which reduces the power imbalance. --New people. When you speak in front of large audiences of people you do not know people often freeze up. Understanding your audience is the key first step to unlocking your confidence because you will only be telling them what they want to hear. --Fresh Ideas. Having to present a new idea, or pitch a new product is difficult because of the unknowns. Gloss will put you through the motions of thinking on your feet and addressing new ideas without tripping up.

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Serves Salem, OR

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License Type: Attorney (OR)

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Kyle Sessions Vazquez

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer 1:1 lessons targeted at your needs, whether that is professional development, to help prepare for a project, or to start on the path to improved communication. Services here are customized by your request. The first 30 minute consult is free, and the lessons are on average $90 per hour. We also offer group lessons which are announced through our monthly newsletter.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will start with a free consultation to assess your skills and natural talents. We will then address your specific needs and develop a lesson plan to achieve your goals for our coaching.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Kyle Sessions Vazquez is an attorney and debate coach with more than 15 years of public speaking experience. His roots were planted in public speaking through a speech and debate. At that time, Kyle had just enrolled in a new school full of unfamiliar faces and wanted a way to connect with his classmates. What started as a single class, blossomed into a full competitive career. Kyle debated throughout high school achieving the highest level of success and traveling all over the country to compete in national competitions. Focusing on impromptu and extemporaneous speaking and philosophical debate. Kyle again achieved competitive success by winning tournaments at the high school and college level. Kyle worked at the Democratic National Convention helping recruit and train local candidates for speaking engagements. Kyle also works as an attorney and a college debate coach. In his role as the debate coach, Kyle spent several years (so far) training the next generation of leaders. Kyle’s coaching style focuses on building on natural strengths, repetition to overcome fear, and skill building through collaboration. Kyle’s students have competed across the country and internationally collecting trophies and winning numerous tournaments. As a professional development coach, Kyle takes the same approach to overcome Glossophobia by training skills and emulating anxious situations which empowers you to speak fearlessly and live confidently.