Speech Labs provides customized communications training for organizations and individuals.

We combine the science of persuasion with decades of coaching experience and wide-ranging expertise in presentation skills, argument construction, powerful speaking and writing, and more. The result is an innovative model of instruction for rapid improvement and clear results.

We don’t believe in recycled scripts or one-size-fits-all public speaking tips. Speech or interview, political debate or sales pitch, we adapt our lessons to the particular  challenges you or your team face.

From TED Talks, government agencies, marketing and PR firms to students, doctors, scientists, venture capitalists, and pro athletes, every day we hear from people and organizations whose careers and businesses require them to raise their communication skills to the next level. Read more about our clients.

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Our Team

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Jonathan Paul is the former director of debate at Georgetown University and coach of four national debate championships in ten years. His public speaking workshops, including nearly 100 seminars for the Department of Defense, have helped thousands of students and professionals.

Jonathan Paul is the former director of debate at Georgetown University and coach of four national debate championships in ten years. His public speaking workshops, including nearly 100 seminars for the Department of Defense, have helped thousands of students and professionals.

Seth Gannon has coached speakers at TED Talks, executives at Fortune 500 companies, veterans of the White House podium, and thousands of others in speaking and writing. His essays, fiction, and political commentary have appeared with Slate, Vox, Paris Review, and elsewhere.

Seth Gannon has coached speakers at TED Talks, executives at Fortune 500 companies, veterans of the White House podium, and thousands of others in speaking and writing. His essays, fiction, and political commentary have appeared with Slate, Vox, Paris Review, and elsewhere.

Andrew Markoff has held leadership positions in local and national political campaigns and, as a three-time national debate champion, was one of the best competitive debaters in history. He has a wide range of professional experience spanning politics, media, and business.

Andrew Markoff has held leadership positions in local and national political campaigns and, as a three-time national debate champion, was one of the best competitive debaters in history. He has a wide range of professional experience spanning politics, media, and business.

How can we help?

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Businesses & Organizations
Businesses & Organizations

Strong communication fosters productivity and helps your brand. Let us tailor a communications training course for your team. 

Individuals
Individuals

We don't recycle generic public speaking advice. We'll mentor you with a personalized plan, improving your content, tone, and delivery. 

Students
Students

Study with the best debate coaches in America. Our competitive and teaching experience is unparalleled. The most intensive, personalized experience on the market.