"I highly recommend Karol Ward as a presentation coach. Within moments of working with me on a very important speech, Karol was able to pinpoint and adjust my delivery. She not only guided me on how I was speaking but gave me key suggestions on the crafting and structure of my entire presentation. Her warmth, insight and support made a big difference in how I approached and rehearsed my speech. In the end her coaching helped make my presentation a success. "

Theresa Boyce, President
Hodak Value Advisors, LLC

"Karol Ward has taught a workshop on public speaking at Makor/92nd Street Y for the past two years. Her students have given her uniformly enthusiastic evaluations. They find her to be well organized, presenting information in an engaging and useful format. She is an animated teacher, leaving people with a sense that they have not only learned new material but enjoyed the experience. Above all, they mention how warm, helpful and personable she is in the classroom. In short, I recommend Karol most highly as a speaker and teacher."

Elliott Rabin, PhD
Director of Education
Makor/92nd Street Y

"It has been a pleasure to work with Karol Ward. She has coached a number of our attorneys before their presentations, and in each case her suggestions have resulted in improved performance. Her comments on presentation technique have been given in a positive, constructive way that was non-threatening and practical. When appropriate, she has also made substantive suggestions about matters that might make the presentation more meaningful to the audience or a better promotion for the firm. She has become a valuable member of our team, and we intend to keep using her services."

William M. Borchard
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.

"I was preparing for an important business presentation to a group of senior HR executives. Karol responded to my request for help promptly, and when we met, she listened to my prepared remarks. She then provided insights and very helpful observations about my presentation style. Karol's ability to clarify the message of my presentation made my purpose for giving it much more effective. I was more comfortable, I was able to communicate with more impact, and the resulting presentation was clearly a success."

Michael Brenner-Chief Resource
Brenner Executive Resources, Inc.

"It's not often that I observe my students watching a speaker and taking notes at the same time. What that affirms to me, in me, is that I thought you were great, and so did the students. Your presentation, offered all the points that your audience needed. Your manner, humor, and way of relating to the students was very touching. Thank you so very much."

Treva Giambrone-Internships
FIT-Fashion Institute of Technology

"Karol conducted communications workshops with the Dowling College Library Department for two of our annual Professional Development Day programs. She was outstanding in her comprehension and interpretation of our needs and selection of fun and thought-provoking group activities. Her warm, personable and professional manner brought out a high level of participation, creating a day of much self-learning and empathy building among our staff. I highly recommend Karol Ward for any group searching for ways to become a more effective team!"

Joyce Gotsh-Library Department Chair, Dowling College
Coordinator of Library Information Instruction

"Karol Ward is a wonderful speech coach who is able to help speakers improve on many different levels. In addition to an unusually keen eye and ear for the mechanics of good speaking - gestures, presence, voice and overall delivery - Karol has a gift for experiencing a speaker on deeper levels. Thus, she not only improves the speech but also starts the speaker on a journey of transformation. And she does so with a calm and supportive attitude that allows the person she is coaching to be open and receptive to her comments. Recently, Karol helped me prepare a speech. In pointing out that my remarks were abstract, Karol helped me zero in on a much deeper issue of connecting with the audience. With Karol, I have been able to learn valuable knowledge about speeches, and important information about myself as a speaker."

Tom Panas-Communications Consultant
(Clients include the Catholic Church, United Nations & Pzifer Pharmaceuticals)

"Thanks so much for your great ideas in your presentation, for the 'Keeping Your Business and Spirit Intact During an Economic Downturn' program at the NAWBO Morning Roundtable. The feedback was fantastic and virtually unanimous - you were great! I know it was early, but your message was important for this group to hear - especially during these high anxiety days."

Patricia Brunson
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Whenever I work with Karol Ward, I walk away with a sense of clarity and purpose about the direction my life is going in. She has the ability to zero in on what is blocking my path and shines a light into those dark corners to help me see what needs to be cleared away. Through body-work, visualization and writing exercises, Karol guides me through the process of identifying areas that need work; which ultimately allows me to claim my dreams and have the courage to follow through with action so I can make those dreams a reality.

Rebecca Kendall
Director/Actor

"Karol's presentation to our group of airline sales representatives was timely and insightful. Her ability to understand the stresses of our industry was refreshing. Her suggestions for self-care were helpful and clearly explained in a warm and often times humorous manner. We definitely needed both!"

Laurel Scott-Sales Representative
Japan Airlines