Communication Skills Development
Uncertain about your communication abilities or stuck in your development? I provide honest assessment of your current skills with specific, actionable recommendations so you can step into the best version of you!
Finding Your Starting Point
You know your communication could be stronger, but it’s hard to pinpoint what to work on. Maybe you’ve been told to “improve your communication” without ever hearing what that really means for you.
That uncertainty can keep you stuck, second-guessing yourself, avoiding opportunities, or practicing the wrong things.
These uncertainties are holding you back because:
Lack of honest feedback
Friends and colleagues give polite responses rather than helpful specifics about your communication strengths and challenges
Unclear development priorities
Do you work on calming your nerves, getting your thoughts organized, improving your delivery, or something else entirely?
Wasted effort on wrong areas
You may be practicing techniques that don't address your actual communication barriers
I provide you an honest look at where your communication skills are now, along with clear next steps to help you improve in a way that fits your goals and timeline.
What is Communication Skills Development?
We’ll focus on the essentials, your thoughts, your voice, and shifting your mindset. Making confidence a possibility by turning current challenges into success stories.
Instead of vague advice, you’ll receive actionable steps and guided practice to build confidence and presence week by week.
Communication evaluation includes:
Current skills assessment across multiple communication areas including content, delivery, anxiety management, and audience connection
Strength identification to build on what you're already doing well rather than focusing only on weaknesses
Specific improvement recommendations prioritized by impact and achievability for your situation
Practice opportunities to try new techniques in a safe environment with immediate feedback
Why Choose Kenny?
I’ve spent over a decade helping people see exactly what’s holding them back and what small changes will make the biggest difference for their goals. My feedback is honest and specific, clear enough to take action, but never overwhelming or discouraging.
Instead of forcing you into generic templates, I focus on your natural strengths and authentic style. Together we identify what’s actually blocking your communication and what adjustments will feel natural to you.
Benefits of Communication Development
Communication development starts in our session and quickly becomes apart of your everyday interaction.
Clear Development Direction
Receive honest feedback about your current abilities without false encouragement or harsh criticism.
Prioritized Action Plan
Get clear on the changes that will make the biggest difference, then practice them with guided support until they feel natural.
Real-World Application
Take our session out of the container and notice first hand the impact they have on your day-to-day life, with a tailored practice plan.
Ready to get a clear understanding of where to focus your communication efforts? Let’s start with a personalized evaluation!
How Communication Development Works
Here’s how we’ll work together to elevate your presentation skills and ensure you shine in every speaking opportunity.
Step 1
Goals and Context Discussion
We identify your specific communication goals, current challenges, as we start where you're at, and build on what's already working for you.
Step 2
Skills Demonstration and Assessment
We'll continue to expand your skills and start practicing in different scenarios to reinforce desirable habits
Step 3
Regular Check Ins and Questions
I provide specific, honest feedback about your strengths and improvement areas, plus prioritized recommendations for whatever is coming up for you
Step 4
Practice and Implementing
We create a specific action plan for implementing recommendations and discuss whether ongoing coaching would be helpful for your development goals.
The Cost of Unclear Communication Development
Without clear feedback, it’s easy to practice the wrong things or second-guess your abilities. A designed communication development gives you clarity and direction, showing which changes will make the biggest difference for your goals.
Many people find they’re more capable than they realized, they just need a few focused refinements.
Questions About Skills Assessment
Unsure about what to expect from a communication skills assessment? Here are answers to common questions that can help you understand how the process works and how it can benefit your development.
"What if the feedback is discouraging or confirms my worst fears?"
Evaluation focuses on specific, actionable improvements rather than general judgment about your abilities. Most people find assessment encouraging because it identifies clear steps for improvement and often reveals strengths they didn't recognize.
"How honest will you be about areas that need significant improvement?"
Very honest, but constructively so. You'll get specific feedback about what needs work, realistic timelines for improvement, and immediate techniques you can use while developing longer-term skills.
"Will you just tell me I need expensive coaching, or give genuine assessment?"
Assessment sessions provide genuine value regardless of whether you choose ongoing coaching. Many people get significant benefit from evaluation alone, and I'll honestly recommend whether additional coaching would be helpful for your specific situation.
"What if my communication challenges are too unique or complex for standard assessment?"
Assessment is customized to your specific situation and goals. Whether your challenges involve anxiety, technical content, cultural considerations, or unique professional requirements, evaluation addresses your actual needs.
Explore Communication Development for Your Situation
A brief consultation helps determine whether coaching would be valuable for your specific communication goals and situation. You'll learn what assessment involves and get initial thoughts about your development priorities.