"Andrea was an outstanding coach! Her ability to inspire my confidence and guide me was outstanding. I always felt comfortable sharing and seeking support and Andrea went out of her way to be there for me. I started with the feedback in July from a leader that he had "never seen me with such low confidence" as when I presented the 1st time to 6 weeks later receiving feedback from senior leadership that I was "extremely poised" and "presentation was at the level of a TED talk."
Sarah Bain-Lucey, Audit and Assurance Senior Manager, Deloitte LLP
"I so appreciate Andrea's thoughtful approach to coaching. She was quickly able to help me identify my aspirations as a public speaker and work toward them. Andrea created and shared tools and resources that I will use throughout my public speaking development and leadership journey."
Dr. Myra Henry, President & CEO, YWCA Rochester
"Andrea holds the keys to unlocking and unleashing the self confidence and power she knows is inside each of us. She pushed me outside my comfort zone - which was crucial to achieving incredible growth not only with public speaking but in so many other aspects of my professional and personal life! She did it all with humor and her warm, engaging personality. Fasten your seat belt - Andrea will take you on the ride of your life!"
- Kristin Mathis, Founder, Home Start Hope
I always knew there was a "thing"… a "concept" of public speaking where the speaker could powerfully get their point across. “Theatre of the Mind” was it, and you opened that door for me, Andrea. I have my stutter. You reminded me that I control my stutter. You allowed me to look within and find my "peaceful place", to communicate verbally and non-verbally. So much of what you did was allow me to find myself. For that I will be forever grateful. Thank you.
- Christopher Richardson, MD
Trauma Medical Director, Rochester General Hospital
“In a room full of strong personalities, making my voice heard was something I needed to accomplish if I was going to be successful. Andrea has a way of pulling the very best out of people. She helped me reveal to myself the untapped potential that I would not have found otherwise. Her bold and thoughtful demeanor makes taking yourself to the next level a reality. Her talent is bringing the very best out of people.”
- Maura Harrison, Artisan Floral Designer, Wegmans Food Markets
“Working with Andrea has been a clear return on my investment; having her as a coach is a must for anyone who aspires to successfully operate at higher levels of leadership. I have developed greater self-awareness and confidence, and am able to get the most significant point across in the most effective way, whether that is in front of a news camera or delivering a speech. Her communication exemplifies her coaching ability and easily shows others what they could expect as a result of working with her.”
- Dr. Delmonize Smith, Dean, College of Business & Public Affairs, Alabama A&M University
"I worked with Andrea for about six months, and it was awesome! Tons and tons of fun and highly valuable. She taught me how to perform on video and how to write speeches that deliver through storytelling. Andrea has really understood me, appreciated what I want to do and helped me come of out my shell to break through all my self-consciousness."
“I had a strong desire to improve my communication skills – both personal and professional. I wanted to speak clearly, articulately and never be misunderstood – especially at times when I felt passionate about something. Andrea helped me become more confident in my ability as an entrepreneur, mentor and public speaker.”
- Deanna Cahill, Owner, Brow Diva
"Andrea's Lean Your Ladder session was a fresh breath of air! She connected so well with our employees and leadership team. Her stories and insight of taking control of your destiny was profound. Our employees were energized with her approach and delighted demeanor. I would highly recommend her!
- Verizon Wireless
"Bring Andrea in to get your crucial conversations started. Her subject matter is thought-provoking and relevant, and working with her is a joy. She really focuses on your needs and how to best reach your audience, and customizes her training sessions so your team can get the most out of their time with her. Approachable and personable, Andrea's warm personality can reach even the coolest of individuals to get them involved."
- Amanda Puleo, Churchville-Chili Central School District
“Working with Andrea is a reality check of those things you see and those you don’t want to see. I needed help with public speaking and she taught me it was okay to use my voice and my words. Her confidence and knowledge of what it takes to become a good speaker, gives you the tools you need to get where you need to go. She is the kind of person that you want to know simply because of her high energy and positive outlook.”
- Annette Warren, CEO, iSecure
“I enjoyed working with Andrea as we could connect on a personal and professional level, which often overlap in any relationship. She helped me understand my communication style and the reason behind the way I communicate – which gave me greater insight and confidence.”
- Cindy Andrews, Vice President Human Resources, Baldwin Richardson Foods
“It was a pleasure to have Andrea as part of our training! I loved the way she personalized her presentation to suit our audience. We were totally engaged because she was speaking our language. By opening the door and giving us an insider’s view of the life of reporters, as well as helping us to better understand the role of social media, we will be better equipped to share our stories with the public.”
- Amie Alden, Chair, Government-Appointed Historians of Western New York
“Andrea was so easy to work with and made it possible for us to meet expected outcomes in a very short timeframe. She is an awesome example of talent and we recommend her for all your communications needs.”
- Pathstone Corporation
“Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise with us in the Media Mojo Workshop, Andrea. You did a fantastic job! As a participant, I appreciated the information you shared as I am unschooled in this area; as the workshop coordinator, I was delighted to see your ease in presenting and your informal approach to relating to the audience. It’s easy to see that you love what you do…and you do it so well!”
- Joyce Strazzabosco, Council of Agency Executives