Teacher
With extensive experience as a teaching artist, public speaking coach, and acting coach, I love helping students and professionals unlock their authenticity and creative freedom!
Here you can book a coaching session, download a free .pdf of my public speaking advice, and learn more about my approach as a teacher.
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Coaching Offerings
Whether you're a professional looking to hone a speech, an actor preparing for an audition, or a manager looking for a tailored workshop for your team, I am here to help! With over a decade of experience as a teacher and coach, I have supported people from all walks of life with their speeches and presentations. I've helped . . . - A tech expert prepare for a job interview - A thought-leader prepare for a speech in front of an audience of 2,000 people - A professional singer combat stage-fright when introducing her music - An HR exec prep an vital presentation for a company conference - A professor prep for his (successful!) tenure interview . . . and many more! I also offer tailored workshops for managers, educators, executives and teams. To learn more about my approach, explore here. To learn about my work as an acting teacher and coach, go here. To submit an inquiry, go here.
Margaret Savoia, HR
“Poornima offers a true blend of the artistic and professional and is inspiring to work with. She has an uncanny ability to help students be authentic and connect to the heart of their message. I highly recommend working with her!"
Leora T., Presenter & Writer
"If you feel drawn to working with Poornima, do it! She is smart, insightful and creative . . . way more than a speech coach. She can help you craft a better talk or teach you how to deliver it in a more effective manner, and what I appreciate most about Poornima is her ability to listen and brainstorm with me. I love that no idea is stupid. She really gets me and what I am trying to get across."
Steven K., Professor
"Poornima made the difference in preparing me for a high-stakes presentation at work. As a result of her work with me, I was chosen over 106 applicants and 5 finalists for a life-changing promotion. Without her incisive, empathetic and extremely practical coaching I am sure I would not have achieved these results."