Public Speaking and Actor Studio

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I work with youth and adults in developing their presentation, public speaking and communication skills. I specialize in the following: -Public Speaking -Presentations -Interviews -Cross-Functional Team Communication (managers/team leaders/groups) -Speech Writing -Speech/Auditions/Monologue Prep -Vocal Coach; physical, voice, and relaxation -Speech Coaching (English dialect work) My clients include students from Amazon Software engineers and managers trying to hone their team communication skills all the way to students who are striving to improve public speaking, audition and acting skills. Whether you are looking for confidence in public speaking or trying to refine your auditions, my ultimate goal is always the same; I want to help you find your authentic voice in your endeavors. As a teacher and coach, I act as a catalyst for my students, so that they may access their own voice and creativity in their work.

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Hired 52 times

Serves Mercer Island, WA

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1 employee

23 years in business

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2018

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To prepare for an audition

To build confidence

To explore as a hobby

To continue professional development

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Thomas T.

Sep 16, 2018

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Melissa was really great at diving into the issues that I faced and coming up with practical solutions to them.She helps align your goals and comes up with insight into your thought process which was very useful for me.

Details: No experience • 26 - 44 years old • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • Business • Other • Once a week • Wednesday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • I travel to the public speaking instructor • The public speaking instructor travels to me

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Ashley M.

Sep 21, 2020

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • To prepare for an audition • Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location

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Neeli s.

Jul 25, 2023

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Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Connecting with audience • To prepare for an event • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Within 1 month • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Nirdeshika P.

Apr 17, 2020

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It's been only 2 months since I started going to Melissa, but I can already notice a lot of positive difference in me. What I like about her is that she works on identifying the root cause and correcting that. I initially consulted her to improve my confidence. But she helped me identify that my opinions are as important as others. Once I realized that, confidence came naturally to me. Before every class, she takes time to understand my personal life and professional life and she is very good at recognizing how each effects the other. Apart from all this, she connects to you personally which is very important to me as I am someone who doesn't open up easily. Every time I walk out of the class, I can see that I am improved and also much happier than I was before. I am very glad to have found Melissa!! 😁

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Body language • Speech content • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • At the pro’s location

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Lisa S.

May 21, 2019

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I have been seeing Melissa for a month and have grown professionally and personally. I admire Melissa's dedication to helping her students achieve their professional and personal endeavors. Initially, I reached out to Melissa to improve on public speaking for work. My public speaking has improved greatly - but so has my personal life. Melissa took the time to learn about me and provided great advice which applied to my personal goals (and public speaking). I am planning to take more classes because I know that I will continue to grow.

Details: No experience • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Body language • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • I travel to the public speaking instructor • The public speaking instructor travels to me

Public Speaking and Actor Studio's reply

Thank you, Lisa! I enjoy working with you and enjoy seeing how you growing!

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Melissa Handler