Reviews by Industry

A majority of my white collar clients come from industries with greater than average speaking responsibilities. This means I have more experience with the topics and speaking settings typical of these fields—and I’m especially familiar with finance, having worked in that sector for six years, four of them as a writer.

Finance

Jamie was fantastic! From my first, short call with him, he asked me question after question about me. He found, what seemed to me as the most insignificant remarks that I made to be the most intriguing. I knew that this slow to speak, quick to listen philosophy meant that I was going to get a very customized experience. Throughout the course, he helped reveal my strengths and weaknesses as a speaker, gave me helpful drills that helped me improve upon those weaknesses, and gave pro-level speaking tips that I could immediately apply. Jamie not only helped me on the public speaking side, but he also helped me feel more confident in my everyday conversations. If you’re looking for someone who’s kind, knows his stuff, and cares about your improvement enough to shoot you straight (and he’s very honest with you!), Jamie’s your guy.
— Garret N., Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Jamie was an incredible coach. He’s incredibly organized and responsive. Jamie helped me prepare for two presentations via his speech coaching program, which was very well-structured and effective. We even went beyond his prepared curriculum to make sure my presentations went off without a hitch - which they did! I ended up getting promoted based on my performance in those presentations and I credit a lot of that to my work with Jamie. Highly recommend him and his coaching services!
— Brittanie B., Asset Management

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Jamie thus far. As a speech coach, Jamie is diligent in his preparation, extremely knowledgeable, and a very effective teacher. Although I've only just started, Jamie has already been extremely helpful in providing me the tips, practice, and awareness to help me improve my speaking skills, which have in turn helped me at work and in life. Jamie is not only extremely knowledgeable, but he is clearly also very passionate about what he does - this is clearly displayed during sessions - making learning an easy, fun experience. I would highly recommend Jamie as a speech coach to anyone who is looking for vast improvement in this very important skill.
— Justin L., Hedge Fund

Jamie @Silva Speech Coaching is fantastic! If you struggle like I do with presenting ideas for impact, he is the one to help. He provides excellent support and works with you on helpful exercises to improve your speech delivery.

— Denise D., Managing Director, Citibank

Jamie is outstanding. I reached out to him while gearing up to raise more funding for my company. Not only did Jamie respond immediately to my inquiry, but he quickly asked all the right questions to understand what I was trying to achieve with these sessions. After our first dry-run, Jamie zero'd in on the opportunities to improve (both delivery and mindset). He is professional, concise, and comprehensive with his feedback. In the end, I truly believe Jamie had a material impact in the latest valuation and speed of our round. I highly recommend Jamie for anyone looking to up-level their public speaking.
— Kevin H., Startup Founder

I am starting to speak more at work meetings, events, panels and was looking for a coach to improve my verbal communication. Jamie was able to provide feedback right away and offered some immediate suggestions on how to sound more articulate. I highly recommend him and look forward to continue working with him over the next several months.
Luke L., Private Equity

I can't recommend Silva Speech Coaching enough! Jamie provides valuable feedback in a professional manner, and makes practicing speaking enjoyable. Through game-coded assignments and engaging lessons, he delivers effective results.
— Riley H., Investment Banking

I can’t imagine a better speaking coach to work with than Jamie. I’m a VP working in Investment Banking in NYC and decided to beef up my communication skills before an important career juncture. Jamie is an incredibly artful speaker himself (you need to model what you teach!), and he takes a highly personalized and super practical approach to coaching, with lots of tailored, helpful exercises to improve everything from tone, voice, words, to structure and content, so that you go through a 360-degree upgrade of speaking effectiveness. Highly recommend him for folks in business / professional services!
— Keyi W., Investment Banking

My team and I had a great experience working with Jamie. He is professional, a great teacher and flexible to work with. Highly recommended.
— Patrick V., Founder/Owner, Energy Investment Advisory Firm

Jamie has a v organized structure and customizes his teaching to individual student. He is extremely good at picking out weak point and is v good at giving pointers/help to address the issues. I found all my sessions v helpful. Highly highly recommend to anybody who needs help w speech skills

—Jin L, Hedge Fund

Consulting

I highly recommend Jaime for anyone who needs help with their speaking skills. I found Jaime on Thumbtack to help me overcome challenges with executive communication and giving presentations to a group of people. I have problems with too many filler and repeated words in my delivery. I also needed help in organizing the flow of topics in speech delivery. I improved both areas after 4 weekly sessions with Jaime. I continued to improve in all areas of my speaking skills, including elocution, thinking on my feet, transitions, closing, etc. Jaime has very impressive perceptive skills. I was amazed by his ability to pinpoint the underlying causes of my communication challenges. His recommendations were on target and the exercises he prescribed were very helpful. Jaime’s help has been invaluable to me. I have no doubt he can help you address any communication weaknesses you wish to improve.
— James C., Accenture

I'm soo glad I went with Jamie as my voice coach! I work in a business setting and have to talk to clients a lot, but I didn't feel confident in my voice or tone. From the first session, Jamie was able to point out things in my speech that I never knew! He tailors his sessions to what you need to work on, and every session is different. Now I just need to keep practicing. Highly recommend!! Thank you, Jamie!
— Daryle C., Deloitte

It was very insightful working with Jamie, he was able to identify speech patterns, tones, volumes and pronunciations flaws that I had never considered before that could be affecting my communication. He was very direct and focused on the areas I needed to improve on and helped me find subtle ways of being mindful of them in order to improve and address it as I work towards becoming a better speaker. He made the interaction fun and engaging with various types of activities which focused on different types of speaking setting. I would HIGHLY recommend Jamie for anyone looking to improve their professional speaking skills and I look forward to continuing working with him.
— Ezinne A., Accenture

Jamie is a great communication coach. It’s such a fun experience working with him. He is professional, passionate, and patient. He helps me improve my speaking skills and pronunciation. Looking forward to continuing working with him to bring my communication skills to a new level.
— Yunpeng F., Management Consulting

Jamie is an amazing instructor and I couldn’t be more happy with the progress and success achieved with his teachings, strategies, and support. He helped me resolve any fears and hesitations I had, enabling me to grow and prosper. I truly felt he was in the journey with me supporting me through the end. Thank you!
— Mark D., Deloitte

Jamie really takes his time and shows a lot of effort. He is committed to making me achieve my goals. I really enjoyed working with him, and I plan to keep working with him in the future for me. It was about public, speaking, zoom calls, and increasing my tonality and style. Thank you.
— Bryan M., Business Consulting

Real Estate

I’ve been in public speaking and leadership capacities for years. I like to think that I am very adept at speaking at public events. My intention in reaching out to Jamie, was to see if I could increase my skill set and sharpen the ax. I was extremely impressed with the value that came from meeting with Jamie, and am glad i did. Not only was able to sharpen some of my skills, but he was able to provide amazing feedback and content development to help me deliver on an entire new level. I highly recommend Jamie for whatever capacities you need when it comes to public speaking. He is one of the best! 10/10
— Hailame K., Owner of Real Estate Company

Jamie is great at what he does. I came to him wanting to improve my on-camera presence and overall speaking skills, and he completely delivered. The exercises we worked on were practical and actually stuck—I still use quite a few of them today. It’s clear he really knows his stuff, but what stood out most was how agile he was. Every session was customized to exactly what I needed, whether it was refining my delivery, working on confidence, or just figuring out how to sound more natural on camera. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole process feel easy and effective.
— Danielle K., Real Estate Agent

I have been working with Jamie for several months and wanted to express how impressed I am. My occupation requires me to make presentations publicly very often. Sometimes the cases I am defending are contentious and I was struggling with nerves causing me to seem angry or unapproachable. Jamie is great at giving practical advice for how to correct the things you want to in your presentation style. Jamie has set up mock debates with me which I found to be invaluable. If you want to improve your skills, I highly recommend meeting with Jamie to discuss your goals.
— Britany R., Land Use Consultant

Jamie is an incredible teacher and coach. His lessons are personalized to fit your needs and each session builds on the last. I noticed improvements to my public speaking skills even in just a few sessions of working with him. It’s clear that he is extremely knowledgeable about the methodology behind what he’s teaching. I’ve found his sessions both challenging and rewarding!
— Christina B., Architect

Jamie has been exceptional in helping me refine my communication skills. His expertise, guidance, and personalized feedback have made a significant difference in my ability to express myself effectively. Jamie's approach is both supportive and insightful, and I've seen noticeable improvement in my communication since working with them. I highly recommend Jamie as a communication coach to anyone looking to enhance their speaking and interpersonal skills.
— Eva T., Real Estate Startup

Jaime was a great coach and helped me work on my speaking skills as far as speaking louder and adding more emotion and enthusiasm into my words!
— April M., first-year real estate agent

Health Care

Jamie is a fantastic coach. I had initially reached out with the intent of looking for a speech coach so that I can feel more prepared in my new role at work. Jamie was very responsive and we scheduled a consult within hours of first contact. Initially I wanted to feel more prepared for my public speaking roles, presentations and speeches that I would be performing or conducting in my new position. Jamie was great, he tailored our sessions based off what I needed. He provided useful and constructive feedback. Not only did he help me feel more prepared for any speaking engagement that was work related he also provided me with tools and tactics for me to feel comfortable and to speak with confidence. I was so impressed with Jamie and with my results that I recommended him to one of my work colleagues who is also receiving great results from her experience with Jamie. I 100% recommend Jamie as a public speaking coach if you are looking to improve or develop this particular capability.
— Lacole O., Medical Devices

Jaimie was instrumental in my development of presentation skills and confidence. In a short 10 day turn around, I went from stumbling over my words, to delivering a high quality presentation. His professionalism shines as he is able to hone in on the areas of weakness with precision and able to prescribe a fix with exercises and insights I look forward to working with him again to further advance my speaking engagement skills. 10/10, highly recommend!
— David Figueroa, Primary Care P.A.

Jamie has been an awesome coach! I struggle a lot with speaking up and controlling my nerves. I already notice my voice being clearer and I’m tackling presentations significantly better! He really knows how to find specific areas to improve on and tailors the session to hit my concerns. I’m juggling a lot right now with school and work but Jamie has always been patient and understanding. I really recommend him to anyone who simply wants to improve day-to-day speaking skills or is trying to prepare for a big presentation!
— Victoria N., Pharmacy Student, Somerset, N

Jamie has been incredible! He has been helping me navigate through my public speaking challenges in the corporate world. In the time we have been working together he has provided me with tips I can use to address my anxiety around public speaking. He understands that no person is the same and provides a person-centered approach to his lessons. My managers have even noticed the improvement in my engagement. I’m so grateful for Jamie!
— Yves J, Kaiser

I could not have done my first huge public-speaking opportunity (and venue) without Jamie’s help. He pays attention to details and provides actionable insights on how to build your confidence and skillsets. Thanks. Jamie, for the help! I knew I needed your expertise to be an effective public speaker. 
— Brittany L, Nurse

I had a great experience working with Jamie! He took time to understand my specific goals and current challenges with public speaking. Each session was very intentional and tailored to my needs. Jamie gave me honest and tactful feedback within each session as well as exercises for between sessions. His coaching was incredibly helpful for both my speaking ability and confidence.
— Steph Mundt, Physical Therapist

I recently had a session with a speaking coach and I must say, despite only having one session, I feel like I learned a lot and gained valuable insight into how to improve my speaking skills. Jamie was very knowledgeable and provided clear and concise feedback that was easy to understand. Additionally, he was very personable and understanding during the session. I would highly recommend him.
— Dior N., Nursing Student

Jamie has been an excellent coach to me. He is responsive, easy to talk to, knowledgeable and customized his coaching based on my presentation type. I am grateful for his help and would recommend him to others.
— Mia P., Home Health Care

Jamie’s Public Speaking services were by far the best!! He created a very detailed service based off my needs. Jamie offered great insights and feedback. Each session was customized and well prepared!
— Shawntee H., Bayer

Tech

I've had a tremendously positive experience working with Jamie! First, he's highly responsive and literally responded to my initial request almost immediately (I'm sure that's not realistic all the time, but it was especially helpful for me as I needed to spend some of my company learning & development funds in the next day!). He continues to be highly responsive on scheduling & any other questions as well. As a coach, Jamie has been exactly what I'd hoped for when I was looking to improve my public speaking - he's precise in his feedback; discerning issues in the areas on which you specifically want to focus. Unreservedly recommend Jamie!
— Garrett A., Microsoft

Jamie offers exceptional help and comes highly recommended for those seeking to enhance their speech abilities. After just four sessions, I noticed a significant boost in my confidence with public speaking and better control over my voice. I appreciate Jamie's candid feedback, which shed light on aspects of my speaking style I hadn't previously recognized. His thoughtfulness and keen observation are also commendable traits.
— Yvonne Gui, Software Developer

Jamie is a wonderful speech coach. He was able to help me become more comfortable with speaking during zoom and teams conferences. I feel that each session he spends a great deal of time preparing for the session. Before each session he would ask for some speech recording homework to complete to help during our session. I believe that is a great professional touch to custom tailor each session. I truly enjoy all that he has done for me 5 STARS!
— Erick P., Web Developer

Jamie is competent with his teaching style which allows students to customize the lesson. I liked the approach of being one's own coach with some help. He explained the terminologies well and he shows that improving the voice is possible. Thanks, Jamie.
— Manoj P., Software Engineer

Jamie has been an excellent coach to me. He is responsive, easy to talk to, knowledgeable and customized his coaching based on my presentation type. I am grateful for his help and would recommend him to others.
— Mia P., Home Health Care

Jamie was able to very quickly identify the main aspects of my speech which needed improvement and provided immediately actionable advice on how to improve them. He is able to convey his knowledge and expertise in a way that is very clear and easy to understand. I look forward to continuing working with Jamie.
— Max C., Software Engineer

Law

Jamie’s customized advice was incredibly helpful, even in just this first session. He is positive and encouraging yet candid and honest - exactly the attributes needed in a successful coach. I look forward to continuing to work with Jamie.
— Lauren S., Compliance Officer

Jamie's sessions are extremely helpful. I am naturally an introvert and I struggle with speaking confidently about new materials. Jamie quickly recognized my problem areas with speaking, provided specific solutions to my problems and applied the solutions through speaking exercises. He is also also very personable and easy-going. I highly recommend Jamie's coaching.
— Alexandria W., Law Student

Jamie is a very knowledgeable, caring, and professional person. I am currently a client of his and very happy with how the first session went. While my situation is very different, and very niche, he was willing and able to accommodate. I would recommend anyone looking to learn more about speaking reach out to Jamie. You won’t regret it!
— Codie B., Deposition Preparation

Jamie is incredibly attentive, friendly, and collaborative. He is an excellent coach, above all. He has a very easy-going personality and takes the time to understand your weaknesses and strengths. I highly recommend him to improve your communication skills.

— Chris M., Attorney

Jamie helped me raise the effectiveness of my public speaking skills which I am pleased to say is generating positive results. Jamie is knowledgeable and attentive. He has the ability to quickly pinpoint the areas I need to improve and provide actionable techniques and solutions. It was a great pleasure working with Jamie.
— Chang Q., Paralegal

Jamie is great to work with. Clearly knowledgeable and experienced. He responded within a few minutes of our request, and quickly identified key issues that needed attention. We couldn’t be more grateful for his time, attention, and help.
— Robby H., Baylor Law School

Fundraising & Nonprofits

I worked with Jamie as I was preparing for a presentation at a conference. He was very professional and informative. He provided feedback on my current skills and suggested areas where we could focus to help me feel more confident presenting in front of a group. Jamie was flexible to adjust our plan as it became more obvious to us that the content needed some help! His suggestions made me feel much more confident in the flow of my presentation and in my abilities overall. I would definitely work with Jamie again!
— Kristina D., AARP

Jamie is a wonderful coach. His expertise, targeted exercises, and exquisite attention to detail renewed my confidence and mindset on public speaking and I'm now looking forward to putting our lessons into practice, instead of dreading such opportunities. On a recent call, my CEO said, "You did a fabulous job. You have become such a polished spokesperson!" Thank you, Jamie!!
— Maria L., Financial Services Nonprofit

Jamie is incredible. He contacted me before the session to make sure it will be tailored to meet my needs. He also provided helpful insights and tips on managing Q&A and improving enunciation. I highly recommend Jamie as a speaking coach.
— Judy K., Economist at Homebuilder Association Nonprofit

I have struggled to find a professional to give me public speaking coaching. Jamie is that -- a professional. He has provided me with tools to practice, with the vocabulary to talk about and understand the technical aspects of public speech, and valuable assessments of where I am today and what I can do to improve. We are still working together as I write this. Jamie is a competent, effective coach.
— Patty M., Fundraising, Charitable Nonprofit 

 Working with Jaimie has been an incredibly valuable experience. From the very first session, I appreciated how personal and tailored his coaching was—he took the time to get to know me, understand my goals, and adapt his approach to fit my style. Jaimie creates a supportive space for growth, while also offering clear, practical feedback that’s helped me become a more confident and authentic speaker. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their public speaking.

— Ray E., University Fundraising