What Students
Are Saying
My students come to me with a wide array of public speaking goals, needs, and settings they’re preparing for. No matter what you’re looking for, odds are pretty high that I’ve worked with many folks a lot like you. Read on to see the results!
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Jamie is excellent, simply stated. I’m an introvert working on a team of extroverts who easily established status on the team. I knew I needed to find ways to enhance my personal brand. My manager asked me to emcee a department meeting for a global audience and I needed to get over my stage fright QUICKLY. Jamie adjusted his normal curriculum to accommodate my needs and as a result, I crushed it! After implementing skills from sessions with Jamie, I learned about ongoing opportunities I was nominated for. Since then, I’ve facilitated global trainings and was asked to lead a virtual Teams chat community to deepen connections in my global department. Jamie is direct yet supportive and shared exactly what I needed to gain credibility with peers, partners, and leaders. Jamie, looking forward to continue learning from you!
— Erica W., Concord, NC
If you have a goal, Jamie is the professional to get you there! He conducted a thorough intake to tailor sessions around everything I want to accomplish. His reviews, insights and feedback raise my confidence not only in my speaking, but in my presentation, physical posture, and speech writing. He is on time, prepared, and focused on getting me the results I am looking for. He is very aware of the sensitive nature working on sore points can be, and offers simple real-life tips and suggestions that really, really work! He’s easy to talk to and his experience in this subject is evident from the very beginning. Look no further and just book him already! You won’t find better value or skills with anyone else.
— Thelma B., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jamie and I connected in the first intro call! When I explained my situation, he clearly understood my challenges and tailored the coaching to my needs. I found his coaching approach very effective as it was logical and pushed my limits at times. He was dedicated and genuinely cared about growth. Within a couple of sessions, I learned so much about my communication style! He was flexible with my schedule and was always available when I needed him. Jamie's feedback is very detailed and to the point. I plan on continuing my coaching with Jamie.
— Anand P., Orlando, FL
Jamie is hands down the speech coach you want in your corner. The feedback was spot-on, and he really dug into not just what I was saying, but how I was saying it. Jamie's energy and encouragement made the whole process way less intimidating, and I left each session feeling genuinely excited about the progress. If you're on the hunt for a speech coach who's not just a coach but a real ally, Jamie is your go-to.
— Ben C., Sandia Park, NM
Mr. Silva is very professional, punctual, and skilled in the public speaking profession. He already gave me tailored specific feedback after the very first lesson. He is very thorough and attentive towards his clients. I am confident with Mr. Silva that I will be equipped to overcome any and all speaking challenges that I have. I am very happy to know his objective is not keep as a student for a long period of time, but to get me to the point where I have the ability to teach myself and my family for a lifetime. This speaks volumes about his character, motives, and passion towards truly helping people. Very impressed!
— Jeffrey B., Hendersonville, NC
Working with Jamie for help with professional speaking and presentation skills has been a delight. Jamie is easy to work with and very responsive. He has put in a great amount of effort to tailor our sessions to my specific (and not particularly common) industry. He comes up with creative and helpful ways to address my specific goals. I have seen specific improvements as a result of our work together and have also been encouraged through the identification of strengths I was not aware of previously. I recommend Jamie to any one seeking to improve both skills and confidence in their professional communications.
— Amanda S., NC
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., Las Vegas, NV
Professionals
I've had the pleasure of getting to know Jamie over 5+ sessions of speech coaching. He's an excellent coach. Over our time together, Jamie helped me identify specific areas where I was weak, and introduced me to an array of training techniques so I could direct my practice towards these areas. That's exactly how you get good at any field. And I had a good time with it! Along the way, Jamie was consistently supportive, candid, and direct.
I trialed some other speech coaches in the price range of hundreds of $, including someone whose initial evaluation session cost $600. For the general goal of speaking more clearly, Jamie is objectively effective, efficient resource-wise (in time and money), and trustworthy. Good use of money, and good guy to know.
— Jay K., Cambridge, MA
I have worked with Jamie for a few months now and he takes so much care in planning our sessions with structure. He takes the time to fully assess my abilities and identifies areas to allow for practice and development of those areas. Jamie has always been so accommodating of my schedule which as a busy professional I really appreciate. Most of all Jamie is very down to earth and easy to work with — this was the most important thing to me especially when seeking development in the area of public speaking and presentation where you are required to be watched and evaluated.
— Gemma C., Visalia, CA
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., Somerset, NJ
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., San Francisco, CA
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., Austin, TX
Jamie is an amazing speech coach! I've done multiple sessions with him, and I have really enjoyed the results. He tailors the lessons to each student's individual speech needs. I love the specificity and uniqueness with which he treats each student. Over the past few months, I have seen my day to day and work related speech improve. The best part is that Jamie teaches you how to self diagnose your speech and perform exercises on your own time, so you can eventually become self sustaining in your practice to improve speech. 10/10 would recommend Jamie.
— Neil C., San Francisco, CA
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 G., Bellevue, WA
I had the chance to do a single speech coaching session with Jamie prior to filming an educational video. I sent Jamie a previous video that I had filmed, and he reviewed it before my session. We spent the hour going over very specific, helpful feedback he had for me (related to hand position, gesturing, speech volume, and marking up the written content that'd be on the teleprompter), and I was so amazed at how much better I felt about how I'd do in the filming after just one hour of working with him. The filming itself the following week went fantastic; I felt prepared, confident, and so much more natural in front of the camera than I had previously. I do hope to work with Jamie again — if I could get that much help after just one session, I can't imagine how much I'd improve after a series! Highly recommended.
— Carrie B., Salem, OR
Children/Teens
Jamie is a truly invaluable coach. Over the last 10+ years I have signed up my two boys for numerous different classes and no one is comparable to Jamie. First, he is very attentive to our needs and adjusts his plan accordingly. Second, he is extremely good at taking notes for the classes and shares with me his observations and insights. Third, his communication is thorough, thoughtful and timely. I can freely share with him what I think and he will provide his input so that we figure out something together even better. No. 4, my kid (11 year old boy) likes him and every time he finishes his class, he is very happy. No 5. Jamie is easy going and very enjoyable to talk to. And last but not the least, Jamie is very talented. He has his own word podcast, which is amazing. My boy was a shy boy. I can't even hear clearly what he says because his voice is low, soft and without proper pronunciation. After just a few months, he is becoming a confident speaker. I can't thank enough for Jamie's hard and heart work for my son. I also feel very lucky to find Jamie. Thank you Jamie!
— Julie Z., San Jose, CA, mom of 11 year old
Wow! Jamie is absolutely amazing. My son is shy and has trouble articulating his ideas in social settings. Giving presentations and speeches are especially difficult. Jamie has really helped him find his voice, gain confidence, and in general articulate his ideas more effectively. His communication and follow up notes go above and beyond. You absolutely get your money’s worth!
— Kristy H., Denver, CO, mom of 7th grader
Jamie helped my son improve his Public speaking for both personal and public speaking. It helped boost his confidence and gave him direct feedback.
— Greg D., dad of Bellevue college student
I strongly recommend Jamie. He was very flexible to include my feedback regarding my son and he customized his approach which helped him ace his college admission interview. || Excellence in service and delivery. Very effective. Helped my son immensely for interview prep. Will strongly recommend.
— Rabi & Suji J., Pennington, NJ, parents of 16 year old
Jamie was fantastic and went the extra mile to help. He gave my son so many tools to use to help improve his speaking voice. I highly recommend Jamie.
— Michelle H., Braselton, GA, mom of 16 year old
He tailored his teaching to what was needed for the student. Extremely patient and focused, recommending changes in a positive and encouraging way.
— Shona A., Cedar Park, TX, mom of 17 year old
I really appreciate the help Jamie gave me. I felt like he understood where I came from in terms of my speech and what I could do to improve which varied from controlling my nerves when I spoke in front of an audience to if I was speaking too fast. I would like to thank him for pushing me to try my best and thanks to him, I will be taking Debate during my school year. I would 110% refer you to Jamie if you struggle with speech or debate. Thanks Jamie!
— Bradley T., San Diego, CA, 15 years old
Working with Jamie was very helpful! He is very professional and definitely knows what he is talking about. Jamie is very easy to work with due to his amiable personality.
— Connie L., Clarendon Hills, IL, mom of 12 year old
Jamie is a great coach and mentor, very interactive and captivating. I learned a lot in his sessions about public speaking and presentations. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to be more eloquent.
— Mickael M., Wesley Chapel, FL, 8th grade
I just want to say Jamie is an incredible public speaking coach! He is coaching all my three kids and amazingly he kept them engaged, active, lively and interested in expressing what ever topic they chose to talk about. He gave them immediate feedback. He is great explaining the feedback to their level, and challenging each of them. I just want to say thank you Jamie! and I'm glad we're taking this "life learning journey" with you! Stay blessed!
— Yemi A., San Antonio, TX, mother of three students (aged 10, 9 and 9 years).
Job Interviews
I have interviewed successfully for companies and institutions from all around the world. However, I just had my most difficult interview yet, one for graduate admissions at Oxford University. Jamie showed me issues about my interview skills that I never thought of. His practice questions were also very precise and challenging and thus helped me improve content for my answers. Moreover, he also gave me systematic ways to address my areas of growth. But most importantly, he was absolutely committed to the whole preparation process, to its every step such that I did not feel that he was just a coach, but a true friend who really wanted the best for me and worked hard together with me for that. Good news. I've been accepted by Oxford. Jamie, I couldn't have done it with you. Thank you so much!
— Genesis S., NY
Jamie is amazingly professional and versatile with his coaching. He helped me in going through an interview process to get a promotion at my job. We not only had our sessions, we also did mock interviews prior to each interview. He reached out to bring an expert in my field in several sessions which was amazing. He also gives great feedback and follows up, also I got the job!!
— Dion N., IN
I wish I could leave a review that does Jamie and his coaching justice. He is helping me prepare for graduate school interviews, and has been very specific about my style and ways to better myself. He is very thorough and efficient. He is amazing!
Raechel S., Baltimore MD.
Update: Raechel got the job! 😀
Jamie helped me practice for online interviews. He was able to quickly address problems in my speech and common habits I would do when I am in a nervous environment. He gave me strategies to help avoid these issues and general advice to be a better public speaker.
— Adam S. Kingwood, TX
When embarking on the daunting journey of preparing for interviews, I found myself struggling with articulation and self-confidence. Then I met Jamie Silva, and everything changed. From our first session, Jamie displayed an uncanny ability to quickly pinpoint my weaknesses in speech and presentation. But rather than merely pointing them out, he provided actionable strategies, tailored techniques, and engaging exercises to help me address these areas.
One of the most significant transformations I experienced under Jamie's tutelage was the development of proper articulation. Through his coaching, I learned the nuances of tone, pacing, and pronunciation, which made my speech clearer and more impactful. Jamie's support wasn’t limited to the words I spoke. He was instrumental in bolstering my confidence. With his guidance, I not only felt more secure in the content of my responses but also in how I presented them. Jamie's patient and positive approach always made me feel supported, even when I stumbled. Over time, I began to see those stumbles not as failures but as opportunities for growth.
In a world where communication is paramount, Jamie Silva stands out as a beacon for those looking to elevate their communications skills. If you're looking for a speech coach who will genuinely invest in your growth and take your verbal prowess to new heights, Jamie is your go-to.
— Amer M., Redlands, CA
Content Development
Jamie is an excellent speech coach. I would give him ten stars. I contacted Jamie because I had to do an aircraft maintenance educational session at the Women in Aviation International Conference. He not only helped me organize my thoughts but to create an outline that was easy to follow. I made a PowerPoint presentation, and he helped me polish it, and the result was outstanding. Jamie was very patient as well. I kept changing the content every week :)
English is not my first language, so he also helped me practice pronunciation by listening to my recordings and live videos. He worked very closely with me to ensure the speech and educational portion conveyed the right message, tone, and content was relevant. I even got invited to speak a second time. Most importantly, the speech was me. He captured my thoughts and knowledge about this topic and organized it ( for me, that was the more challenging part, organizing my thoughts).
Jamie's fees were also very reasonable, and he was frank about the prices and the entire process and costs of polishing the outline. Definitely, worth the investment to use Jamie's services! Thank you, Jamie, for your patience and professionalism!
— Veronica B., Beaverton, OR
Jamie is a fantastic coach. I came to him with just a few weeks to spare before a big presentation, and within the first session he put my mind at ease. From the start, Jamie asked questions and really listened to my concerns. Everything he offered was well thought out, and tailored to my needs. After a few sessions with Jamie, my big presentation went great! A thorough professional, and a great guy.
— Vincent S., Long Beach, CA
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., Littleton, CO
This guy is fantastic! He asked probing questions that made me think. He took me to the next level with deepening my understanding of my own material. Really great facilitator of genius.
— Chany R., Spring Valley, NY
It has been a real pleasure working with Jamie. I have big plans for myself as a speaker and he is helping me sift through ideas and themes in order to create a cohesive presentation. Invaluable service.
— KC C., Portland, OR
Jamie worked me thru a very important speech, and was amazing! He stimulated my creativity to heights I have not reached before. He’s incredibly intuitive , easy to work with, & while I didn’t think I needed—or wanted—a coach , I imagine i will be requesting his services again for future events. He’s great and I highly recommend him, whether you are a “seasoned veteran” or wishing you were more comfortable in front of an audience.
— Bobbie Z., Pasadena, TX
I advanced in a speaking competition and only had a few weeks to prepare for the finals. Each speech was less than two minutes and many of the expectations were unclear, like format and what the competition was looking for in a winner. Jamie was up for the challenge! He exceeded expectations by guiding me through the process of constructing a compelling speech.
His expertise was evident from the outset as he meticulously analyzed the content and my delivery. Jamie offered invaluable feedback on tone, pacing, and structure. What set him apart was his comprehensive feedback. He went above and beyond to boost my confidence and stage presence. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their public speaking skills. Thanks so much Jamie!
— Alicia R., Gilbert, AZ
Weddings
As soon as I agreed to officiate my best friend’s wedding, reality hit hard for me, and the first emotion I could feel was absolute fear (and that’s putting it mildly). I’ve never considered myself a good public speaker. In fact, I’ve deliberately avoided public speaking at all costs. This was the one time I knew I couldn’t. With about a month and a half of time to prepare, I felt an overwhelming sense of panic, and I made it my mission to do everything in my power to best prepare myself for the big day. I meticulously researched public speaking coaches online until I came across one that stood out from the rest. Jamie’s profile looked well put together, professional, relatable, highly reviewed, and his videos demonstrated his abilities clearly. I wrote Jamie in a totally flustered state of mind, and he responded to me incredibly fast. It was like he knew exactly how I felt, and even more importantly; he knew precisely how to help me.
I met with Jamie four times prior to the wedding date (though he made himself available for more if I needed), and he made every minute of those meetings count. He was able to identify both my strong and my weak points, and custom tailored a plan that best suited my needs. The exercises that he incorporated into our time together were ones that I never would have thought up on my own, and incredibly, helped me overcome what I once believed to be permanent flaws in my public speaking capabilities (or lack thereof!). As I made improvements, he fine-tuned all the elements of my speech with me. He made sure he was always accessible, even through text outside of our planned meetings. When it came to the wedding day, thanks to Jamie, I felt confident in the fact that I could not be better prepared. Regardless of the outcome, I knew I had done everything in my power to make this speech go as smoothly as possible. If it weren’t for Jamie, I know I would have walked into that scenario as unnerved as I was on the day I contacted him.
In the end, I now have a speech I can look back on and actually watch without cringing. In fact, I can even confidently say that I am proud of the job I did on the entire ceremony. Most notably, the bride and groom were thrilled with my role as their officiant! Jamie is truly a master of his art when it comes to public speaking coaching. I cannot say enough amazing things about his role in the execution of my speech. As an added bonus, I know I can take the newly acquired skills I’ve learned with Jamie and apply them to all sorts of situations throughout my life. Thank you so much Jamie, your impact has been monumental!!!
— Beatrice G., Allentown, PA
Jamie is an excellent coach. A few years back I recruited him to help me prep for a best man speech. We spent a few sessions together, working on my punctuation, pauses, and my overall energy. To this day, this was the best speech I have ever given. I have used the skills that I have learned from Jamie in both my professional and personal life. I am extremely grateful I had such an amazing teacher and would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.
— Paul G., San Francisco CA
I approached him to help me with my father-of-the-bride speech and it was the best decision I've ever made. He was fully aware of my needs as a non-native English speaker-enunciation, pronunciation, sound, lip movement, and etc. He was very thorough and made sure my goal was met. I highly recommend him! It's worth my investment, not only for the particular event we worked on, but for my career.
— Joey B., Maple Valley, WA
Jamie is amazing. His ability to identify and extract from me what it is I truly want to say in a concise and meaningful way, yet structuring it as though I’m talking off the top of my head unrehearsed had me smiling from ear to ear with confidence.
— Don M., South Bend, IN
I couldn't have asked for a better person to assist me in both preparing my speech and conquering my fear of public speaking. Jamie's unwavering support and expertise made all the difference in my journey towards becoming a confident speaker.
— Katie F., Annapolis, MD
Jamie is the go to guy to prepare for a speech. With just a few weeks before my daughter's wedding Jamie decided to take me on as a client. I had zero experience at public speaking and I was terrible the few times I did speak at small business meetings. Jamie worked on all aspects of my speech, everything from minor tweaks to the script, vocal drills, pronunciation, timing, mental mindset when you're in front of an audience.
Giving a speech at my daughters wedding was a once in a lifetime event for me, and with Jamie's help I was able to articulate a wonderful little speech about my daughter and my new son in law. My speech was just a small part of my daughter's wedding but it was a big deal for her. I couldn't have done it without Jamie's help.
— Tod P., Ridgefield, WA