Beth BlackWhy should I hire a communications consultant?

Individual clients know that improving communications skills means:

  • Greater confidence in their writing, listening, and speaking skills
  • Stronger interpersonal relationships
  • Better job performance evaluations

Educators & managers know that effective communication means:

  • Establishing and maintaining a healthy learning environment and work culture
  • Achieving greater clarity about procedures and performance expectations
  • Increasing productivity
  • Improving staff morale

20 reasons people have asked for Beth's services:

  • I need help writing a résumé and cover letter.
  • I'm working on a thesis and I have writer's block.
  • I've been asked to deliver a eulogy.
  • I'm nervous about giving a speech or presentation.
  • As a teacher, I occasionally have to discipline students and I hate it.
  • Students often tell me their troubles and sometimes I don't know what to say.
  • I love working with kids, but I'm less effective at talking with their parents.
  • As a new supervisor, I'm uncomfortable giving an employee negative feedback.
  • The interpersonal tension in my department is affecting productivity and ruining morale.
  • An obnoxious talkative person in my office dominates every meeting.
  • I'm trying to design and write a brochure [or newsletter, procedures manual, event flyer].
  • I need to write a document that will explain highly technical information to a lay audience.
  • I have to plan a special event and I'm just not creative.
  • I'd like to promote a certain employee but first she needs coaching on how to run a meeting effectively.
  • We have a major interpersonal conflict that we can't resolve.
  • We're writing our own wedding vows and we'd like some advice on wording.
  • We are looking for a stimulating guest speaker.
  • Our group needs someone to lead team-building activities.
  • We need a facilitator for our discussion of mission and values.
  • My teenage son doesn't listen to me.