Barbara Guterman brings a unique combination of intellect, insight, energy, and compassion to working with speakers. She helps people take a core message and make it exponentially stronger and more meaningful by asking hard, but thoughtful questions. She has a luminous energy that inspires speakers to do better, be more impactful and bring joy!!
Rachel Braun Scherl
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
SPARK Solutions for Growth
It was such an honor to participate as a speaker in one of Barbara‘s incredible TGIF events. Her feedback and coaching on my presentation both in terms of content and delivery were vital and I could not have succeeded without her support.
Lisa Friedlander
Chief Revenue Officer
Next, Shulman Rogers
You will never have a more seasoned teacher, a more patient guide, or a warmer hand to hold than Barbara Guterman’s when she’s preparing you for one of the most effective talks you’ll ever give in front of an audience. Barbara is such a marvel of professionalism, authenticity, and kindness that you will hang on her every word and want to follow her lead.
Alka Joshi
NYT bestselling author and Forbes 50 Over 50 Lister
Working with Barb Guterman as my coach for my TGIF speech was truly transformational. She helped me clarify my message while staying grounded in authenticity. Barb created a safe space where I felt completely free to explore vulnerable topics, yet she pushed me to go deeper and be bolder in my delivery. Barb has a remarkable ability to get right to the heart of the message and fine-tune both the message and delivery, always with the goal of bringing out my best. Barb is a strong, insightful coach who pushes with compassion and challenges with purpose.
Gina M. Willoughby, MSIO
WCG
Barb coached me through my first keynote at a 200-person global event. Her guidance boosted my confidence and improved the impact of my speech by at least 50%. The result? A flood of congratulations, a standing ovation from the CEO, and someone called it the best speech in 13 years. I’m so glad I worked with Barb instead of going it alone.
Abe Orden
Enterprise Account Executive Archer Integrated Risk Management
I spoke at Barbara Guterman’s Teach, Give, Inspire Fridays (TGIF) event in June of 2022. I felt truly honored to be asked to speak and somewhat nervous as I am not a seasoned speaker. I have spoken in front of large audiences in the past, but not for the length of time I was to speak at TGIF.
From the start Barbara led me through the steps, from what to write to how to present myself on stage. She did this with kindness and support, even when she addressed certain weaknesses.
It was a great growth experience for me – one for which I will forever be grateful. I highly recommend Barbara, not only for her expertise, but also for her warmth, her generosity and her kindness.
Yasmin Abadian
Positive Psychology Coach
Tarannah
Thank you so much for having me as a speaker at TGIF. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish.. With your mentorship and support, I found my story, and the courage to share it with others for the first time.
Kim Cayce
CEO, Luna Startup Labs &
TedX Organizer