Authentalk
Public speaking training from a record-breaking national champion.
Why are we better at communication coaching?
Better results.
Our founder, Dr. Iain Lampert, is a 71-time communication champion (including five national championships). He’s coached over 1,500 students, from third graders in Beijing to trial attorneys in Los Angeles, to public speaking championships—plus over 200 national placements.
Better feedback.
We’ve spent over 15 years analyzing 10,000 feedback forms on effective public speaking from evaluators of all backgrounds. We know what messages work for audiences, what makes them sticks long after the speech is over, and how to guide mentees to get there.
Better follow-up.
Every client—from one-on-one mentees to group training attendees—receives both on-the-spot feedback and/or personalized, post-training action plans tailored to their unique goals for growth—specificity guaranteed.
Read about Authentalk’s backstory.
We specialize in three services.
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Whether it’s college, law school, or professional trial attorneys, ambitious Toastmasters competitors, or founders looking to nail pitching contests, we know what you need to succeed.
Don’t leave that result up to chance! Trust us with a second glance. We’ll give decisive frameworks and innovative drills to improve your odds of winning.
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How many opportunities are you losing because you’re not bolstering your messages with passion, power, and precision?
You have a company. You have control. But you need to communicate with comfort and confidence. -
Our valuable corporate training helps your team reach the speaking stratosphere. Established organizations and budding startups will learn how to tell stories that stick.
Rookies and rock stars alike get the tailored solutions they need to deliver everything from weekly updates to killer keynotes.
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Managing Partner, Bloom Capital
Lead Engineer, TravelCenters of America
Director of Sales, PepsiCo
Technology Director, Humana
Chief Operating Officer, Stoooges Education
Senior Product Manager, Google
Vice President, Cardinal Health
Manager, ZS Chicago
Director, CymaBay Therapeutics
Associate Director, Arxada
Customer Success Manager, RBCx
Senior Software Manager, Capital One
…and many more.
We’ve trained top professionals, including…
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Season-Long National Champion, International Public Debate Association (x2)
Season-Long National Champion, Professional Speech and Debate Association
National Champion, American Mock Trial Association (x2)
…and 66 more public speaking tournament titles.
W. Ward Reynoldson Award/Coach of a National Champion Team, American Mock Trial Association
Coach of a National Champion Team, American Association for Justice
Coach of a National Champion, National Speech and Debate Association (x8)
…and over 1,500 more coaching victories.
We’ve won communication contests, such as…
Trusted training for speech success at scale.
“From the first session, I learned structure and concepts that had an immediate impact on my communication and presentation effectiveness. I recommend Iain to any company looking to amplify their message through more effective public speaking.”
“Iain is a pure genius when it comes to speech...I’ve lost track of the number of national and international awards our students have to thank him for. He seems to be an expert in everything public speaking related.
More importantly, we’re grateful for Iain’s charisma, humor, and passion. He knows exactly how to motivate our students, and I’m constantly amazed by Iain’s empathy and patience for ESL mentees. ”
“Iain is truly extraordinary at teaching how to give compelling, impromptu presentations in a professional setting. Previous to my work with Iain, my presentations were not only less clear and fluid, but would also induce a ton of anxiety. After working with Iain, senior stakeholders on my team have noticed how much more calm and coherent I’ve become. I highly recommend you work with Iain if you want to be a clearer communicator in the workplace.”
“Each one of us has a hero we don’t deserve. Iain has been an incredibly positive influence in my public speaking development.
It has always been a positive experience being around Iain, whether listening to him in front of the debate podium or outside of the classroom. He is genuinely interested and open-minded about any topic. I always have something to learn from our conversations. He also has a uniquely creative mastery of tone, articulation, and language that engages the audience. ”