Laura Lewis-Barr is a renowned public speaking instructor with expertise in helping executives and staff communicate with humor, vitality, and presence. With decades of experience and a focus on storytelling, Laura and her associates offer fun and interactive public speaking workshops that incorporate the science behind mental blocks and nervousness.
Laura Lewis-Barr offers acclaimed public speaking courses. Laura taught Fearless Presentations for many years with The Leaders Institute in Minneapolis, MN.
Laura Lewis-Barr and associates have been exploring authenticity on theatre stages and corporate boardrooms for 20 years. We specialize in helping executives and staff communicate their ideas with humor, vitality, and presence. An award-winning writer, Laura is practiced in the art of storytelling and often coaches on perfecting stories to inspire, motivate, and persuade others. She has worked with managers from Chase Bank, Thomson Reuters, Dow Chemical, AOL, Toyota, and many other large and small companies.
Why Us?
Training 4 Breakthroughs public speaking workshops are fun and interactive. Laura taught Fearless Presentations for many years with The Leaders Institute in Minneapolis, MN.
Laura and her associates use their backgrounds in theatre and psychology to create entertaining and powerful public speaking classes.
We understand the science behind mental blocks and nervousness.
We are experts in Emotional Intelligence and integrate current research into all our coaching.
We teach research-based methods of storytelling.
We use our decades of experience training actors to help you enhance your voice, gestures, posture, body language.
We will help you find your own style and your unique brand of executive presence.
Our maximum class size - 10 students.
We are dedicated toward your success.
Reviews of Training 4 Breakthroughs
(5.0-star rating across
15 reviews)
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by Amy S. on 12/13/2019
This past week I attended a public speaking training held by Laura Lewis-Barr. What a wonderful course it was getting you out of your comfort zone and being confident with the presenter you truly are!
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Sheryl F. on 12/13/2019
Hi Laura,
Thank you so much for the donation to IFAW, that is so very generous of you and greatly appreciated!
I had a great time last week, I will definitely go and leave a positive review and recommend this course to others.
I will have to work up the courage to watch the videos (heh – I think that is harder than actually giving the presentation sometimes!) but I will do it, and I am going to try thinking about life as a series of stories and practice keeping my ‘inner voice’ in storytelling mode, maybe it will help identify stories to tell!
Thanks again for everything!
Best,
Sheryl F.
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Graham S. on 12/13/2019
Laura - thanks for spending 2 days with us, I got a lot out of it!
Graham
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by Xia L. on 12/13/2019
Hi Laura,
I have learned so much from you and I really appreciate all your advice!
Seeing my video is definitely helpful. Although I still have a lot of weaknesses in public speaking, now I know where to start and what needs to be improved. Thanks for teaching me the wonderful tips. I will recommend this class to my peers.
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by Melode R. on 12/13/2019
Laura was amazing! Would recommend this to anyone who is involved in public speaking.
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Ron S. on 12/13/2019
When you're intimidated by something like public speaking, it's so easy to feel alone--which just compounds the anxiety. But meeting you guys and being reminded that many of us are in the same boat--and more importantly--that it's something we are working to overcome was a big part of what I took away from this experience.
Thanks for your bravery. I found you all inspiring.
Thanks,
Ron
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by Danielle R on 12/13/2019
Hi Laura,
Thank you for a great class and for the follow up with the videos (and to check if they work).
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by J. Moran on 12/13/2019
Hope all is well. First, I would like to thank you for such a great class last Thursday and Friday. I really enjoyed my time and came away with some great skills and tips that I look forward to utilizing in the future.
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by Charles G. on 12/13/2019
Hello. Thank you so much for the excellent class! Your instruction has provided me with greater assurance going forward. I am in Chicago periodically and will reach out, please do likewise if you are in New York, Baltimore or Washington, DC.
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Reviewed by William D. on 12/13/2019
It was great meeting you and I appreciate all of the assistance and guidance you provided to us. It was a great team and I will say I enjoyed learning with everyone. Thank you for your time and I will keep you in mind for future corporate events as I really feel the build - a - bike program would be a great benefit for my team.
Thanks again! And it was a pleasure meeting everyone.
Bill D.
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Joe F. on 12/13/2019
Hi Laura, thank you for a great two-days- you are a great teacher! I fully enjoyed the learning and growth and feel like I made good friends.
My best,
Joe
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Anonymous review on 10/22/2019
Laura,
You are an amazing instructor! Thanks for the wonderful class and your example of what it looks like to give a “fearless presentation.” I learned a lot and gained more confidence because of yours and the group's encouragement. I don’t have to be perfect and neither does my presentation! I hope to work with you in the future. I’ll definitely leave a review.
Happy week!
Kiko
Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop
Anonymous review on 10/22/2019
Hi, Laura,
I have learned so much from you and I really appreciate all your advice!
Seeing my video is definitely helpful. Although I still have a lot of weaknesses in public speaking, now I know where to start and what needs to be improved. Thanks for teaching me the wonderful tips. I will recommend this class to my peers.
Xia
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Pat S. on 1/11/2020
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Reviewed by Jeff B. on 1/11/2020
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students who have attended classes at Training 4 Breakthroughs, specifically a public speaking training held by Laura Lewis-Barr, have expressed a highly positive experience. They mention that the course was effective in getting them out of their comfort zones and increasing their confidence as presenters. The students appreciate the advice given by Laura and feel that they have learned a lot from her. They highlight the helpfulness of watching their own videos to identify weaknesses in their public speaking skills and to know where to start improving. Many students mention that they will recommend the class to others and leave positive reviews. Overall, the students feel that they have gained valuable skills and tips that they look forward to utilizing in the future.
Direct quotes:
- "Seeing my video is definitely helpful. Although I still have a lot of weaknesses in public speaking, now I know where to start and what needs to be improved."
- "Laura was amazing! Would recommend this to anyone who is involved in public speaking."
- "I learned a lot and gained more confidence because of your and the group's encouragement. I don’t have to be perfect and neither does my presentation!"
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