If you are looking for a “5 star” professional public speaking coach, acting coach or classes in the Portland, Oregon area, look no further. Barbara Kite has been coaching in Portland since 1990.
Get started today by calling (503) 423-7437 or send an email to barbara@barbarakite.com.
“Your coaching is helping me find my authentic voice, so I can communicate effectively, using language, tone and style of speech that fit my personality. I’ve noticed a direct impact from our training sessions in my on-camera work, helping me develop as a professional. I would highly recommend working with you to anyone who can!” - Katrina Sarson, Oregon Art Beat co-host, OPB
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Listen to Barbara’s interview on KBOO-FM
Barbara Kite appeared on KBOO-FM 90.7 on the Bread and Roses program – BE WELL WITH DELLA.
Della Rae and Barbara discuss the topic: “WHY WE HIDE”
If you miss the live broadcast on November 15th you can listen to the program. WHY WE HIDE [from the KBOO Program Archive] http://www.kboo.fm/content/whydowehide
GREAT SPEAKERS USE ACTING SKILLSTM WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 12, 2014
10 AM – 4:30 PM
(Rescheduled from February 8th due to icy road conditions)
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GAIN CONFIDENCE, AUTHENTICITY AND A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR AUDIENCE
A current executive from a major corporation said, “In one hour I learned more from you than I did with the three day workshop on public speaking they made us attend at work.” – S. Miller, Global Digital Brand Director, Nike Golf
A participant in a current workshop sent me this email -
“What a treat for me today to take your class. I learned some things, I re-learned some others. It was a valuable experience for me. ” ~Gary Rogowski, Director, The Northwest Woodworking Studio
Here is what Cathy Nehl, another workshop participant said:
“As Henry Emerson Fosdick once said… ‘Have the daring to accept yourself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the game of making the most of your best.‘ That is the feeling of my experience at the Great Speakers Workshop. Fun and rewarding. Thank you Barbara…loved the course.” - Cathy Nehl, Nehl & Assoc., LLC
The Great Speakers Use Acting Skills TM Workshop is scheduled several times throughout the year.
Actor’s Scene and Monologue Video
Watch monologue and scene work performed by actors from my on-going Mastery of Acting Workshop. [view video]
Which Speakers Do You Admire?
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Results In Their Own Words
Here is Katrina's reply:
"Barbara helped me find ways to connect with the audience and communicate more clearly and authentically while on camera. Rather than teaching me to “perform” she helped me relax and be myself on camera... She takes your success very seriously and will work with you… When I practice the strategies that Barbara gave me I continue to improve over time… It’s like magic – and it works!"
read moreAbout Barbara Kite
I am someone who is passionate about, and totally committed to, coaching speakers and actors in mastering the art of communication through acting skills - someone who has created a safe and challenging environment where all can grow. I have been coaching since 1990.