WHAT THIS COACHING IS

This coaching is for you if:

• You already have a draft (or near-final speech)

• You want to sharpen message clarity, emotional impact, and delivery

• You want to be contest-smart without sounding manufactured.

• You’re willing to make real adjustments—not just collect notes

This coaching is not:

• Basic Toastmasters feedback

• Club-level evaluations

• “Nice speech” encouragement

Why work with a coach?

When you’re close to your own speech, it’s hard to hear what’s actually landing.

A coach provides experienced, objective perspective—spotting clarity gaps, emotional misses, and delivery habits you can’t see from inside the work.

Contest-level coaching isn’t about rewriting your speech.
It’s about making smarter choices earlier—so what you rehearse is what you want remembered.

My Coaching Offers

Contest Speech Intensive

90 - Minutes | $450

A focused, high-level coaching session designed to identify and refine what most impacts contest outcomes.

Includes:

• Strategic review of message, structure, and emotional arc

• Opening, transitions, and closing refinement

• Delivery choices that elevate presence without over-performing

Contest-smart guidance that preserves your authentic voice

(This is the session most competitors choose.)

Focused Refinement Session

60 - Minutes | $300

For competitors who want targeted, high-impact feedback on an existing contest speech.

Best for:

• Area-level competitors and above

• Speakers who want clarity and tightening rather than reconstruction

How It Works

• Format: Private coaching session via Zoom

• Length: 60 or 90 minutes, depending on the session booked

• Preparation:

  • You arrive with a working draft or near-final speech

  • Optional: send the speech in advance (guidance provided after booking)

• During the Session:

  • Focused review of message, structure, and delivery choices

  • Specific, actionable guidance you can implement in rehearsal

• Recording:

  • Sessions are recorded

  • You receive a private copy of the recording for review

• Follow-Up:

  • If additional work would be helpful, we’ll decide that together

  • Additional sessions are booked separately at the same rate

Sessions are designed for meaningful refinement and are not intended as last-minute run-throughs immediately before competition.

"I can attest to the depth of insight, intelligent understanding, and compassionate, right-to-the-point help you have also given me on two speeches. You are truly gifted as a speaker and as a coach. Glad that others are discovering how this one-on-one support can radically accelerate honing the speech we all "want" to give, but don't yet have the skill level you bring to us. You're worth every penny, thanks for the help!"

- A.B.

"Being at the precipice of the most important role in my career, I sought out James because of his own great speaking abilities. He coached me through some misperceptions I had about myself, and helped build my confidence which allowed me to deliver the most impactful presentation of my life. I am now enjoying that new role thanks in large part to James' valuable coaching. I would highly recommend James Jeffley!"

- M. P.

"I hired James for consultation composing a keynote address at the "Young Women and Money Conference”. His expertise gave my presentation structure, fluency and flow. He went beyond expectation with his time, knowledge and wisdom. With his guidance, my audience was transformed with a message of hope that moved them into action with their finances. He made a huge difference in my presentation. If you need support from a master communicator, you would be wise to contact James."

- V. D.

"James Jeffley is a game-changer. If you’re really serious about stepping into your power and landing into your voice as a public speaker, then contact him. As a public speaker, I’ve had various coaches over the years. However, I’ve had moments with James that I call “transmission moments” due to their impact. James made me believe that I could not only be a good speaker, but a great speaker! He helped me close the gap between being unsure about my voice and knowing that I am supposed to be on the stage. Work with James and get ready for it!"

– F. P.

2X Finalist

World Championship of Public Speaking

International WCPS Semi-Finals

2X Winner

3X Winner

District 57 International Speech Contest

2X Winner

District 57 Table Topics Speech Contest

What is Toastmasters?

"Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization's membership is approximately 265,000 in more than 13,800+ clubs in nearly 150 countries.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders."

To learn more or join, visit: www.Toastmasters.org

My Toastmasters Journey

I joined Toastmasters in October, 2013. It was a very difficult time in my life and I needed a "safe harbor" - a place where I could feel welcomed and possibly be of service. I realized very quickly that I had found a "home." After a few well-received speeches, several members asked me if I was going to compete in the contests.

"Contests, what contests?" I said. I hadn't competed in a speech contest since high school. After winning my club contest in Table Topics (impromptu speaking) and International Speech (5-7 minute, original speech) I saw a chance to share a message and reach a wider audience. I continued winning and found myself moving on from District to the International semi-final round in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! I won that round and then competed in the Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking - all in my first year in Toastmasters! I grew as a speaker and learned so much that I did it all again the next year, and the year after that!

Sure, travel, winning awards and accolades are fine... but they're not why I competed. At each level, I found myself in front of larger audiences - upwards of 3,000 in the Finals. This was my opportunity to "plant seeds," messages in the minds of a truly international audience. My hope was they would take my words back to their part of the world and share with others. Message / Mission / Ministry, all in one!

"James is the classic multidimensional talent that does not come around often. He is a creative and talented public speaker, a teacher and an inspirational, natural leader. There are no limits to his gifts."

- Randie Ellington, Division D Governor, District 57, Toastmasters International