Illens Dort
Communication and public speaking coach in Provo, Utah
| Rate | $250 to $350 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Public speakingPresentation skillsFear of public speakingStorytellingExecutive communicationExecutive presence and communication |
| Works with | Professionals and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach, Business coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | Provo, Utah, United States |
| Credentials | BS; MBA; Certified Coach, John Maxwell Team; Certified Coach, Maxwell Becoming Your Best; Certified consultant, Maxwell DISC Method |
Illens Dort is a communication, public speaking and facilitation coach in Provo, Utah. He helps professionals become confident and engaging speakers. His clients include speakers, educators, business trainers and workshop facilitators. He teaches a six-session coaching program built around the Four Areas of Connection and the Four Ps of Great Communication. He holds an MBA and is certified through The John Maxwell Team.
What Illens helps with
Illens helps professionals who have something important to say but struggle to say it with confidence and impact. He works on speaking, presenting, teaching, training and facilitating.
- Managing speaking anxiety and building confidence
- Preparing and delivering a clear, credible message
- Engaging an audience during a talk
- Presenting without being tied to notes
- Using a script without sounding scripted
- Using stories to make ideas stick
- Running workshops and training sessions that get people involved
- Getting ready for an important presentation
Who Illens works with
Illens works with professionals who speak to clients, colleagues or executives. He also coaches people who already speak for a living, such as speakers, educators, business trainers and workshop facilitators. Some clients want to prepare for one key presentation. Others want to raise their skills overall.
How Illens works
Illens uses a focused six-session coaching program. It covers managing speaking anxiety, preparing a clear message, and using stories on purpose. He teaches the Four Areas of Connection to help audiences receive a message. He also teaches the Four Ps of Great Communication to strengthen delivery. Clients learn to speak naturally, with or without notes. For trainers and facilitators, the work includes turning information into an experience that gets people to take part and apply what they learn.
Background and qualifications
Illens Dort holds a BS and an MBA. He is a certified coach with The John Maxwell Team and with Maxwell Becoming Your Best. He is also a certified consultant in the Maxwell DISC Method. He has supported a founder during the start-up of his company.
Illens Dort pricing
Programs and services
- Six-session communication coaching program
- Free consultation
Illens Dort reviews
The CoachVouch take
Illens builds his coaching around two named frameworks, the Four Areas of Connection and the Four Ps of Great Communication.
Best for professionals, trainers and facilitators who want to speak with more confidence and connect with their audience.
Illens's rate sits above the range most speaking coaches charge ($80 to $250 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Illens Dort charge?
Illens Dort's rate is $250 to $350 per hour.
What does Illens Dort help with?
Illens Dort helps with managing speaking anxiety and building confidence, preparing and delivering a clear, credible message, engaging an audience during a talk and presenting without being tied to notes.
Is Illens Dort certified?
Illens Dort lists: BS; MBA; Certified Coach, John Maxwell Team; Certified Coach, Maxwell Becoming Your Best; Certified consultant, Maxwell DISC Method.
How long is Illens Dort's speaking coaching program?
It is a six-session coaching program. It covers speaking anxiety, message delivery, storytelling and audience connection.
Does Illens Dort coach trainers and facilitators?
Yes. He works with business trainers, educators and workshop facilitators. He helps them turn information into an engaging experience for their audience.
How do I contact Illens Dort?
Send Illens a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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