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Bestselling Author - Mike Acker

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$90/lesson
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Author of the highest-ranked book in the world on Overcoming Fear of Speaking, plus 18 other books and workbooks! My mission is to help you realize your potential by advancing your communication, skills, and confidence. With 20+ years of experience, I have inspired crowds, led companies, instructed at universities, authored books, and coached leaders like you through: - Personal Coaching – Contact me today! - One-on-One Public Speaking Programs - Speaking Engagements - Practical Books A THUMBTACK SPECIAL FOR SPEECH COACHING Professional direction, feedback, and personal coaching to help you: - Overcome nervousness and build confidence - Achieve your speaking and career goals - Develop a strong and compelling presence Work with Thumbtack Top Pro Mike Acker - a professional speaker, communication coach, TEDx Seattle speaker trainer, and bestselling author of 18 books (with over 1,200 reviews on Amazon for Speak With No Fear). Through coaching, you will discover: ✔ Confidence in communication ✔ Executive presence ✔ Public relations strategies ✔ Speaking solutions -------------------------------------- PREMIUM SPEAKING PROGRAMS Overcome your fear and Advance your career in 90 days! Whether you are looking for a few coaching sessions, a structured program, or a company communication workshop, you can trust my experience to help you reach your goals. Let’s get started today!
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Current Top Pro

Hired 365 times

Serves Austin, TX

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9 years in business

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

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Kayla T.

Jul 30, 2025

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Mike was great at helping me identify areas where I needed to improve. I found our first session very helpful. I will definitely be booking again!

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • I'm flexible • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Craig R.

Jul 30, 2025

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Mike was very professional and seemed genuine in his desire to help me with my public speaking. My event went well in large part because of Mike. I would recommend him to anyone needing help with public speaking.

Details: No experience • 65 years or older • To prepare for an event • Personal • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Elona P.

Mar 6, 2026

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I had a great experience working with Mike. He created a supportive and engaging environment and provided clear, practical strategies to improve my communication skills. Their feedback was thoughtful and constructive, which helped me become more confident in expressing my self. I truly appreciated his patience and ability to explain concepts in a simple and effective way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to strengthen their communication skills.

Details: No experience • 45 - 64 years old • I'm flexible • To prepare for an event • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Erika G.

May 3, 2025

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Working with Mike Acker was a game-changer for me. From our very first session, he truly understood the challenges I was facing with public speaking and immediately helped me address them with clarity and compassion. His guidance was not only practical but also empowering, he didn’t just help me improve my delivery, he helped me believe in myself. Mike’s coaching gave me the tools and confidence I needed to speak with purpose and authenticity. Thanks to his support, I now approach speaking opportunities with excitement instead of fear. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking to elevate their communication skills and boost their confidence.

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • To prepare for an event • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Michaela s.

May 4, 2026

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Mike gave me some good tips and insights on how to improve my talk. Great session!

Details: Beginner • 45 - 64 years old • Verbal delivery • Body language • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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