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SpeakEtc.

I own SpeakEtc., a presentation and communication skills training company which provides group and  one on one coaching to individuals, corporations and organizations. I'm passionate about helping people make their face to face communication more effective. For the past 15 years, I've worked with thousands of business professionals from Deloitte & Touche, Allstate, the New York Public Library, Atlantis Health Plan, Ladies Who Launch,  NYC Parks Department, and many more. I'm an adjunct professor at New York City’s Baruch College and The Fashion Institute of Technology, where I teach Business Presentation courses; a master trainer and curriculum developer with Leadership Transformation Group, LLC ; a consultant with Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd.  and a trainer/performer with Performance Plus, an innovative management training and employee development program whose clients include: Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Wachovia & Bronx Lebanon Hospital. I'm a member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Training and Development, the Writers Guild of America East, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity and American Federation of Radio and Television Artists. and am an appointed member and committee chair of Manhattan’s Community Board 5.  I'm also a professional actress and writer, appearing regularly on TV in commercials and dramas and in several radio commercials.

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my VN interview

How did you get to where you are now?

I got here through trial and error. Trying many things and discovering where I can be the most connected, contributive and passionate.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I'm so much less worried about being a "good" girl and doing things "right". That's not completely gone but I'm not ruled by it.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Gosh... I see myself becoming the Oprah of communication skills. Sounds corny but true!

a postcard to my younger self

Dear Robyn,

It's okay... Don't let being shy define you. You are wonderful! You are vibrant. You have a great body and a great mind. Appreciate it. I love the way that you live in the present but take a couple of minutes to consider the future. Save some money! And stir up the courage to go 100% for your dreams. Nothing can stop you.

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