Coaching with Dr. Lauren A. Sowa, Ph.D.
Speak with confidence. Harness your authenticity.
Talk the Talk is a public speaking coaching and content consulting business founded by
Dr. Lauren A. Sowa, PhD.
YOUR VOICE IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET.
Effective communication is the key to success in today's dynamic world. Whether you're aiming to excel in presentations, speeches, media interviews, pitches, or tributes; shine in job or university interviews/applications; or create compelling media content, Talk the Talk’s personalized coaching services empower you on your journey to excellence.
In this moment, where every word matters, everyone has the potential to be a captivating and confident communicator. At Talk the Talk, Dr. Sowa provides more than coaching—she cultivates your individual style and voice through sessions designed to meet you where you are and take you to where you want to be.
YOUR SUCCESS STORY BEGINS HERE at Talk the Talk, where your content and delivery will become authentically eloquent and impactful.
PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY is not only normal, it means you care! So let’s turn that nervous apprehension into positive energy!
Public Speaking Coaching
Dr. Sowa provides personalized, one-on-one coaching to help clients realize their public communication objectives.
Whether you are uneasy with your presentation skills and looking to become more comfortable speaking in public, or you are a seasoned professional who is ready to take your talent to the next level, Dr. Sowa will identify your goals and provide you with creative and effective techniques that will not only improve your personal experience but will enable you to successfully communicate with any audience.
WORK WITH DR. SOWA TO PREPARE,
PLAN, & COACH FOR YOUR NEXT
Job Interview
Presentation
Campaign Speech
Media Interview
Enter your next interview knowing you have practiced and prepared techniques that will showcase your professionalism, personality, and industry knowledge with confidence. Give yourself the best opportunity to be hired.
Refine professional presentations with clear slides that bolster your message while concurrently enhancing your delivery.
Reach your constituents and potential voters through enthusiastic, inclusive, and self-assured language and physical expression.
Articulate your perspective with clarity and ease through preparation. Allow your personality and best-self to shine.
Academic Talk
Pitch
Keynote
Toast or Tribute
You owe your yourself and your research the best opportunity to be understood. Whether you are giving a job talk or conference presentation, learn to cogently communicate your work and relay the necessary self-assuredness.
Every idea is a unique story! Engage your audience through a clear narrative that exhibits your proposals and strategies as successful ventures.
Break the “boring-keynote” stereotype and be remembered for sharing your fascinating expertise by engaging and holding your audience’s attention.
Emotions and nerves might be running high, and you want to do your utmost to convey the all-important memories, stories, and sentiments for the occasion. We will develop the content and delivery for these significant life moments.
SESSION OPTIONS
SINGLE
Dr. Sowa's single coaching sessions for public speaking provide personalized guidance for that critical interview, pitch, or demonstration. Ideal for students and busy professionals, these sessions offer a quick and convenient way to gain confidence and polish speaking skills on an as-needed basis.
SINGLE SESSION
$90
REGULAR
Schedule regular coaching sessions to truly refine and master your public speaking techniques, overall communication, and idea expression in professional and personal situations. With Dr. Sowa's coaching, you'll gain the skills and confidence to captivate any audience and achieve your public speaking goals.
3 SESSIONS
$250
5 SESSIONS
$400
ALL SESSIONS WITH DR. SOWA ARE 50 MINUTES, INCLUDING MEDIA CONTENT CONSULTING & ADMISSIONS COACHING.
SLIDING SCALE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO MEET SPECIFIED CRITERIA. PLEASE REACH OUT FOR MORE DETAILS.
Have an intention. Be effective.
Media Content Consulting
Dr. Sowa's academic research engages the fields of media studies, television studies, popular culture, production cultures, and fandom and stems from her experience as an actor and casting assistant. She has taught Diversity in Hollywood at USC’s Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and History of Screen Arts at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College.
Dr. Sowa has past experience as a researcher with Hollywood Health and Society at the Norman Lear Center and See Jane at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media. Dr. Sowa engages with a feminist approach to media entertainment and production as it relates to culture and representation. Her work has been published in the International Journal of Communication and Communication, Culture and Critique. She currently sits on the editorial board of Pop Junctions where she is co-content editor.
WORKING ON A SCRIPT, media pitch, ad, or social media content? Dr. Sowa can help you find ways to incorporate inclusivity and cultural awareness while maintaining the integrity and authenticity of your piece.
Embrace your individuality. Be notable and shine.
Admissions Coaching
Navigating the path to higher education can be a daunting journey, but Dr. Sowa empowers students to excel in the competitive world of college and grad school admissions. As a working college professor, Dr. Sowa understands the application process from multiple perspectives. Transform your accomplishments and passions into a narrative. Essays and interviews are your chance to shine and make a lasting impression.
Dr. Sowa will work closely with you to: brainstorm, draft, and refine your essays to ensure they stand out from the crowd as well as help you build the confidence and tools needed to excel in admissions interviews.
YOU POSSESS A WEALTH OF VALUABLE ATTRIBUTES.
Dr. Sowa can help you let your genuine self shine through your academic pursuits.
LET'S GET YOU TALKING
Interested in working with Dr. Sowa? Fill out the following form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
TESTIMONIALS FOR DR. SOWA
"Dr. Sowa helped me prepare for my Rhodes finalist interview. Her coaching stands out because she demonstrates how the exact same content and knowledge, when delivered effectively, can completely transform how interviewers perceive you and create a lasting impact in high-pressure scenarios. With her guidance, I became a more confident and compelling speaker, and she directly contributed to my success in winning the Rhodes Scholarship."