Anne Skelly
Communication and public speaking coach, former Chevron speechwriter
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Public speakingPresentation skillsExecutive communicationStorytellingExecutive presence and communication |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Anne Skelly is a communication and public speaking coach who helps executives and professionals get their message across. She has more than 20 years of experience in communications. She wrote speeches for top leaders at Chevron and the U.S. Department of Defense. At Chevron she also coached senior executives, produced executive videos and ran executive events. She has coached 18 people and offers help with persuasion, influence and presentations.
What Anne helps with
Anne helps people speak and write with more clarity and confidence. She works on how leaders share ideas and bring others along.
- Effective communication at work
- Persuasion and influence
- Presentation skills
- Writing speeches and strategic messages
- Using communication as a leadership skill
- Building an executive presence through video
- Navigating a large organization
Who Anne works with
Anne works with executives and professionals. Her clients range from leaders of large organizations to people just starting their careers. They want to explain ideas clearly and get others behind their goals.
Background and qualifications
Anne has written and communicated for a living across her whole career. She started in the public relations office at the University of Southern California. She then worked as a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Marine Band and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in several disciplines. After retiring from the Air Force, she became a professional staff member on the Armed Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. She later became a speechwriter at Chevron. There she coached senior executives on communication and leadership, produced executive videos and events, and led her own team of communicators.
Anne Skelly pricing
Programs and services
- Executive Communication Accelerator
- Build Your Core Communication Skills
- Presentation and Public Speaking Mastery
- Custom hourly coaching
Anne Skelly reviews
Anne Skelly has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Anne is a former speechwriter for Chevron and the U.S. Department of Defense who also coached senior executives at Chevron.
Best for executives and professionals who want to sharpen their speeches, presentations and leadership messaging.
Common questions
How much does Anne Skelly charge?
Coaching with Anne runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Anne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Anne Skelly help with?
Anne Skelly helps with effective communication at work, persuasion and influence, presentation skills and writing speeches and strategic messages.
Does Anne Skelly have reviews?
Anne Skelly has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Has Anne Skelly worked with senior executives?
Yes. At Chevron she coached senior executives on how communication supports leadership. She also produced executive videos for them.
How do I contact Anne Skelly?
Send Anne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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