About
Us
Great Speakers
was founded in 2006, by Ray and Wendy Lombardi. The primary focus
of the company is to help people uncover their natural speaking
ability in a friendly, supportive environment that fosters learning.
Our belief is that the best learning takes place when students are
relaxed and are provided with a clear set of objectives and how
to achieve them.
We use humor
and a personal approach with students to help them to overcome their
fears and become better speakers. Our personal approach sets us
and our students apart – you’ll recognize us by our confidence,
sense of humor, and willingness to take risks. We create a friendly
and supportive environment to help you overcome your fear of public
speaking. And once you’ve conquered your fears, there’s almost nothing
you can’t do!
If you are
already comfortable with public speaking, we can show you techniques
to make your presentations even better. We’ll teach you to organize
your speech elements, add vocal variety, and how to use body language.
You can also learn how to incorporate humor and how to connect with
your audience. By practicing these techniques you can make your
presentations more successful.
Great Speakers
provides individual and group training to speakers in corporate
and private settings throughout New England . In addition, we
also provide OSHA Construction Safety Outreach training (10 hour
and 30 hour).
Wendy
Lombardi
“There
is no better feeling than helping someone to overcome
a fear or master a skill.”
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Wendy
demonstrates a sincere desire to help students succeed.
Her ability to put students at ease and make the learning
fun has been recognized as an effective component of her
training style.
Wendy’s
educational credentials include a Master’s degree in theater
from Emerson College and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
A member of Toastmasters International for the past 10 years,
she has given many speeches at Toastmasters competitions
and training conferences, including a workshop on the differences
between how men and women communicate.
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Ray
Lombardi
“Good communication skills are necessary and valuable, whether
you are addressing an audience of one hundred or speaking
face to face with someone at work, at home or any social
setting.”
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Ray’s
focus for the students is preparation and practice, and instilling
the belief that individuals can learn and master the communications
skills that make a positive impact. Ray is a former Senior
Safety Representative for the Central Artery/Tunnel Project
(The “Big Dig”) in Boston , and has presented several hundred
hours of safety instruction. He has led numerous site tours
and has been interviewed on the Channel 4 (WBZ) local evening
news. As a Toastmaster, Ray has completed several presentations
on public speaking skills, including a 3-session workshop
presented at The Junior League of Boston. |
