Olive Persimmon

Teaches at Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE)

OLIVE B. PERSIMMON is a writer, speaker, and trainer and an Engager with The Engaging Educator. She passionately believes that strong communication skills can improve an individual’s personal and professional life. It is with immense gratitude that she’s able to share her passion by coaching professionals who want to become powerful storytellers, speakers, and leaders. Olive graduated with a degree in International Politics from Kent State University. After a short-lived idea to become a politician, Olive realized she was drawn to politics for the opportunities to speak, share ideas, and engage an audience. After working for a nonprofit for several years, she found her way to the coaching arena. She started her career with one of the top training firms in NYC before deciding to leave corporate america. She loves helping clients learn how to express their ideas confidently and clearly. When she’s not training, she is a member of Humorous Toastmasters and actively speaks in NYC. She’s given speeches at the NYC Salon, coached corporate professionals, and emceed a TEDx talk.

(10 Reviews)

Presentation Skills

Reviewed by diana k. on 9/29/2017

Content was great. Feel like it would be better if class size class size was smaller
Presentation Skills

Reviewed by Justin B. on 7/13/2017
Presentation Skills

Reviewed by William R. on 7/13/2017

I love Olive! She's dynamic, people friendly, and develops a unified class! Wish I could see more of her. If it were any way possible, I'd ask her out for a cup of coffee! The Joisey Guy
Represent: Tell Your Story the Way You Want 3Wk Series

Reviewed by Nicole M. on 5/26/2017

Great facilitator. Practical tips and exercises to help during presentations
Storytelling for Professionals

Reviewed by Joseph T. on 10/14/2016
Presentation Skills

Reviewed by De'Shone A. on 8/4/2016
Storytelling for Professionals

Reviewed by Ejieme E. on 5/27/2016
Presentation Skills

Reviewed by Jocelyn S. on 5/23/2016

The instructor was great and so engaged! I really learned a lot :) Thank you
Presentation Skills

Anonymous review on 4/29/2016
Storytelling for Professionals

Reviewed by Ryan M. on 4/16/2016