01 / GET CLEAR
Make your point easier to follow.
Organize your ideas around what your audience needs to understand, remember, and do.
A live virtual speaking and networking community
You know
your stuff.
Practice making
it land.
Speak With Impact Network™
Bring the presentation, introduction, or conversation you want to strengthen. Learn a practical approach, try it out, and get feedback that helps you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
One complimentary visit for first-time guests. Membership starts at $35 per month.
More than something to watch.
Learn it.
Apply it.
Practice it.
Make it your own.
Apply it.
Practice it.
Make it your own.
REAL MESSAGES. REAL PRACTICE.Live virtual sessionsCoaching & peer feedbackProfessional connections
Sound familiar?
You have something
worth saying.
Is it connecting?
Maybe your introduction gets longer every time. Your recommendations get lost in the details. Or your audience listens politely, but nothing happens next. The Network gives you a place to work on those moments—with guidance, practice, and people working on the same skills.
02 / BUILD CONNECTION
Give people a reason to care.
Practice making your expertise relevant to the people listening instead of explaining every detail you know.
03 / PUT IT TO WORK
Try it. Adjust it. Try again.
Use coaching and peer feedback to identify a useful change and carry it into your next real conversation.
Live. Interactive. Supportive.
Bring your message.
Take part in the work.
Sessions combine practical instruction with guided application, speaking opportunities, discussion, and feedback. The approach is grounded in my Eight Principles of Engagement™.
01
Learn
Explore a communication principle and see how it applies to a real situation.
02
Apply
Use a guided exercise to connect the idea to a message or conversation of your own.
03
Practice
Speak, listen, observe, and receive constructive coaching and peer feedback.
04
Connect
Exchange perspectives and build relationships with other professionals in the room.
Activities vary by session. Select sessions may include reserved speaking opportunities for members developing a specific message.
For the conversations that matter
You don’t need a stage.
You need a message
worth working on.
Business owners, leaders, sales professionals, coaches, consultants, trainers, and technical experts are welcome. You don’t need to be an experienced speaker. Bring a willingness to participate, practice, and consider feedback.
Work on a networking introduction, sales conversation, presentation, leadership message, workshop, client explanation, or call to action.
Make room for practice
Your meeting schedule.
- Meeting time
- 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- November–December 2026
- First and third Tuesdays:
November 3 & 17
December 1 & 15 - Beginning January 2027
- Second and fourth Tuesdays
- Location
- Live online. Joining details are sent by email.
Eastern Time follows seasonal clock changes. Please check your local time when planning to attend.
Build practice into your routine
Choose your membership.
Keep putting it to work.
Choose the commitment that fits you. Each plan includes access to live Network sessions with practical instruction, guided application, speaking practice, coaching, and peer feedback.
A flexible starting point
Monthly membership
$35
Billed every month
Make regular communication practice part of your month, with the flexibility of a monthly plan.
Choose monthly membership ↗Build your practice habit
Six-month membership
$179
Billed every six months
Save $31 compared with six monthly payments
Save $31 compared with six monthly payments
Give yourself time to test ideas, apply feedback, and strengthen the way you communicate across different situations.
Choose six-month membership ↗Greatest savings
Annual membership
$329
Billed every year
Save $91 compared with twelve monthly payments
Save $91 compared with twelve monthly payments
Make communication development an ongoing investment, with a community where you can keep learning, practicing, and connecting.
Choose annual membership ↗All memberships renew automatically at the selected billing interval until canceled. Review the subscription details at checkout before purchasing.
Want to experience a session first? Book your one complimentary first visit.
Meet your coach
Hi, I’m David.
Let’s make your
message land.
My background spans radio, theater, the Air Force, and corporate training. Across more than 30 years in training and development, I’ve learned that knowing what works and being able to do it consistently take different kinds of effort.
That’s why this community includes practice. We work on messages, try adjustments, and use feedback to make the next attempt stronger.
My role is to help you see what’s working, recognize where the connection gets lost, and choose a practical next step.
Public speaking & presentation coachAdult learning specialistRetired U.S. Air Force NCO
“Talking and Telling ain’t Training or Selling®.”
Your first visit is on us
Come meet the room.
Bring your voice.
Experience a live session before choosing membership. Complete the guest form so I can learn a little about you and the communication skills you want to strengthen.
- Request your first visit. Tell us about your goals and what you would like to work on.
- Check your inbox. Look for your joining details. Please allow up to 24 hours and check spam or promotions if needed.
- Join ready to participate. Bring a real communication situation, an open mind, and a willingness to practice.
The complimentary visit is available once per person. Continued participation requires a paid membership.
Having trouble viewing the form? Open the guest request form in a new tab ↗
A few helpful answers
Before you join us.
Do I need public speaking experience?
No. You need a willingness to participate, consider feedback, and practice. The skills apply to everyday professional conversations as well as presentations.
Is the Network a class or a networking group?
It combines communication learning and practice with opportunities to connect professionally. Expect guided activities, discussion, speaking opportunities, and useful feedback.
What should I bring?
Bring a real message or situation you want to improve. It could be an introduction, client explanation, presentation opening, sales conversation, training activity, or leadership message.
Will everyone give a full presentation?
Activities vary by session. There are opportunities to practice and contribute, but a full presentation slot for every participant is not part of each meeting. Select sessions may offer reserved speaking opportunities.
Can I visit before joining?
Yes. First-time guests may attend one complimentary session. Complete the guest form and check your email for joining details. Continued participation requires membership.
When does the Network meet?
Sessions run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The November–December 2026 schedule is the first and third Tuesdays. Beginning January 2027, meetings move to the second and fourth Tuesdays.
How do I get the meeting link?
Joining details are sent by email. After requesting your first visit, please allow up to 24 hours. Check spam or promotions, and make sure the email address you entered is correct.
What does membership cost?
Choose $35 monthly, $179 every six months, or $329 annually. All memberships renew automatically at the selected billing interval until canceled.
What approach does David teach?
The Network draws on adult learning and the Eight Principles of Engagement™ to help you make messages clear, relevant, and useful. You can explore the principles in David’s complimentary engagement guide .
What if I need individual coaching?
Private coaching is available for focused work on a specific presentation or broader communication goals. Explore individual support or book a free 30-minute discovery call to discuss what you need.
Your next conversation is a place to start.
Learn it. Apply it.
Practice it.
Make it your own.
Bring your expertise. Build the connection. Keep growing.
