Herman Otten
Public speaking coach and trainer in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Public speakingPresentation skillsExecutive communicationFear of public speakingExecutive presence and communication |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Public Speaking Classes NYC |
Herman Otten is a public speaking coach in New York City. He teaches speaking skills to individuals, executives, and company teams. He runs small group classes in Midtown Manhattan and live on Zoom. He also offers private coaching and corporate training. His classes cover the fear behind speaking, then give each person time to practice new skills in front of the group and get feedback.
What Herman helps with
Herman works with people who fear speaking in front of others and with leaders who want to communicate better. He also helps teams build stronger speaking skills.
- Overcoming anxiety about speaking in front of a group
- Giving presentations with more confidence
- Impromptu speaking
- Leadership presence
- Executive communication
- Building speaking skills across a company team
Who Herman works with
Herman teaches individuals who want to speak with more confidence, including professionals and academics. He coaches leaders one on one on presence and executive communication. He also trains company teams, either at their office or at his Midtown studio.
How Herman works
Herman teaches in small groups so each person gets plenty of speaking time and personal feedback. Classes cover the psychological roots of fear of speaking. Then each participant stands up and practices each new skill in front of the group. Group classes run as a full day, in person or on Zoom. Private coaching runs in 2-hour sessions with flexible scheduling.
Background and qualifications
- Runs public speaking classes in Midtown Manhattan
- Has helped thousands of people with speaking anxiety
- Trains corporate teams at their offices or his studio
- Over 280 Google reviews
Herman Otten pricing
Programs and services
- Full-day group class in person in Midtown Manhattan
- Virtual group class on Zoom
- Level two class
- One-on-one coaching in person or on Zoom, in 2-hour sessions
- Executive coaching for leaders
- Corporate training, half-day or full-day
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The CoachVouch take
Herman runs small group speaking classes where every participant practices each new skill in front of the group.
Best for professionals and leaders in New York who want to lose their fear of speaking and present with confidence.
Common questions
How much does Herman Otten charge?
Coaching with Herman runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Herman Otten help with?
Herman Otten helps with overcoming anxiety about speaking in front of a group, giving presentations with more confidence, impromptu speaking and leadership presence.
Does Herman Otten coach online?
Herman is based in New York, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Can Herman train a whole company team?
Yes. He offers half-day and full-day corporate training at your office or at his Midtown studio.
How do I contact Herman Otten?
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