Why should I hire Beth Black?

Here's what people have said about Beth's services:

"Outstanding presentation!!! Beth was passionate, knowledgeable, clear, concise, and well-prepared. Used PowerPoint as a tool not a crutch. Great eye contact, good voice level, easy to take notes. Role plays were helpful. Great job." [Participant: Training workshop]

"Beth presents information in an organized, engaging way, using hands-on activities and role plays to keep everyone involved and practicing new skills. Her background in literature, art, and drama adds a unique richness to her training workshops." [Participant: Training workshop]

"Beth's down-to-earth speaking style, genuine enthusiasm for and insight into how to best love and teach students is very encouraging, helpful, and informative." [Audience member; Public speaking services]

"She had us laughing, crying, and asking ourselves tough questions. What more can you ask of a speaker? I want a copy of Beth's talk." [Audience member; Public speaking services]

"My colleagues and I were preparing a grant proposal and I was responsible for integrating everyone's ideas and notes into a coherent whole. Beth read my first draft and made great suggestions for revision that helped me emphasize the purpose of the grant and create smoother transitions." [Professor; Editing services]

"I was frustrated that patients referred to me after being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm came to appointments uninformed about their condition. I was spending over half the time allotted for each consultation explaining what an aneurysm is, which meant that the discussion of treatment options felt rushed. Beth created an information sheet that uses everyday analogies to make medical concepts easily understandable. I send it out to patients before they come in and it's made a huge difference. I can focus my attention on helping my patients make informed decisions about their care." [Neurosurgeon; Writing services]

"Beth's coaching sessions have been very helpful to me. It is extremely nice to have someone who is interested and tracking my progress. It creates a sense of continuity, accountability and momentum. I've gained a lot from our conversations. For example, I've gained an awareness of how conflicts and concerns can be re-worded in a less hostile and more effective manner." [Individual client; Personal coaching]

"I was skeptical about receiving coaching by phone, but I was desperate. Every conversation with my daughter was turning into a screaming conflict. Beth gave me a better understanding of adolescent development and tips on how to initiate more open-ended conversations. Raising a teenager is still a challenge, but I have some new skills. Probably the most important thing is that I learned what it means to really listen." [Individual client; Personal coaching]