Laurie Schloff
Founder & Communication Skills Coach
As a lifelong communication coach, Laurie Schloff helps professional achieve outstanding relationships and results through communication.
A nationally renowned master coach and author of three books, she is an expert in the field of corporate communication.
She is a recognized expert for adding to clients’ talents and toolbox in these areas:
Presentation skills
Conference coaching
Leadership communication
Fear of speaking
Leading and facilitating meetings
Speech clarity for non-native speakers
Communication program development
Certificate in Communication Coaching program
Laurie’s clients include Bain Capital, Fidelity Investments, MassMutual, Allstate, State Street, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, TJX, Pegasystems, and Johns Hopkins.
“He and She Talk”, “Speech Gems”, and “Smart Speaking”, the three internationally-translated books Laurie has written, offer practical solutions to communication problems most organizations and individuals face. “Smart Speaking” was described by Communication Briefings as “One of the best books ever written about speaking.”
Her expertise is sought after. Oprah and The Today Show have spotlighted Laurie as a guest expert on communication, and she has been featured in over 20 podcasts and publications from Cosmopolitan to the Wall Street Journal.
Laurie is a winner of the Partners Connected Health Competition and was awarded the American Resident Project Prize for her innovative work in the field of speech and technology. Laurie recently created the online microlearning program, Conquer Your Fear of Speaking, fear.partnersincommunicationinc.com.
She co-founded electionspeakers.com in 2008.
Laurie has a particular interest in adding to human well-being and justice, and works with the Anti Defamation League, Oxfam America, and Room to Grow.
Laurie’s first book for children, “Twenty Twinkling Stars”, is a fundraiser and learning tool for Sandy Hook Promise.
After earning her undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology from Rutgers University, and her graduate degree in the same field from Columbia University, she worked as a clinical instructor at Northeastern University, training graduate students in speech and language pathology. Laurie has completed advanced doctoral work in leadership and organizational psychology.
Laurie’s expertise, along with her intelligence, warmth, humor and creativity add to communication excellence and outstanding business results.
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Accolades
Voted one of the top 10 Best Coaches in Boston
Winner of Partners Connected Health Competition
Advisor at the Women in Leadership Program at the University of Vermont, Grossman School of Business
Valued communication coach for the ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
In the media
FEATURED AUTHOR:
MedHealth Outlook: Enhancing Meeting Effectiveness in Healthcare: Ten Ways for Better Outcomes
FEATURED AUTHOR:
Training Industry: Power up Your Speaking Toolkit: 5 Tips for Trainers
Hava Horowitz
Senior Communication Skills Coach
Hava Horowitz is an acclaimed communication and leadership coach who empowers professionals to show up authentically and excel in high-stakes situations. She works primarily with founders, executives, and aspiring leaders to develop their unique leadership presence and public speaking abilities.
Hava draws on her diverse background spanning tech entrepreneurship, acting performance, mindfulness, and shamanic practices. She previously founded and led a plant-based nutrition startup, leveraging her acting skills to pitch investors and share her vision.
Today, Hava specializes in helping clients conquer fear of public speaking, manage conflict, build presentation skills, and hone emotional intelligence through an inside-out, holistic approach. She sees effective communication as the intersection of body, mind, and spirit.
Hava teaches regularly at Harvard Business School and works with major companies including Procter & Gamble, Kaiser Permanente, Biogen, Liberty Mutual, and more. She also provides her signature online program “Conquer Your Fear of Speaking” to help people master presentation skills through progressive training.
With decades of experience across industries, Hava empowers professionals to get out of their own way and reorient negative self-talk into authentic confidence. She helps clients orient their inner monologue away from anxiety and towards success. Hava is a true partner to those seeking to unlock their leadership potential through the art and science of communication.
Hava sees effective communication as the intersection of body, mind, and spirit.
Tori Hollingworth
Executive Communication Coach and Communication Training Expert
Tori Hollingworth is an Executive Communication Coach who brings to PIC over 20 years of experience developing, leading, and teaching comprehensive communication training and coaching programs throughout corporate America. Whether coaching one-on-one or facilitating a large group, Tori is valued for her practical coaching, corporate storytelling training, sales training, leadership development and conference coaching.
A partial list of Tori’s clients include: Northeastern University, New England Sports Network, BankProv, DraftKings, Biogen, CarGurus, Vendr, Sourcepass, Eptura, Earnix, Cogito Corp., IntelyCare, Quest Software, Insulet, One Door Technology, CloudHealth by VMware, SquareTrade. Ocean Spray, and Keurig Dr. Pepper.
Additionally, Tori has served on five Executive Boards in the non-profit sector over the past ten years. In-person or virtually, Tori combines practical, step-by-step processes with interactive exercises to reinforce optimal communication development. This approach makes Tori a valuable partner in communication!
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Susan Shoer
Creative Director/Writer/Video Producer, SHS Creative Group
Susan and her team of video production professionals, work with Partners in Communication Inc. on developing video and written content. Susan collaborates with the team to create winning speaker reels and video messages.
Susan is known for her strong people skills, her ability to help executives and groups with developing and communicating key messages, and her talent—honed during her years in TV news—for telling compelling stories that drive people to take action.
Susan’s past and current clients include: Michelin North America, Lending Science; Fidelity Bank; Georgia United Credit Union; Cash Savvy; Tempur Sealy; Retro Fitness; Surterra Wellness; McKesson; Seeder Clean Energy; Smart Mouth Foods; Elevate 4 Success, and many others.
Susan’s warmth, energy, listening skills and immense talent make her a prized partner in communication.
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Humor. Playfulness. Authenticity.
Mission
Vision
Your presence is your superpower. Start building it now.
Dream big through communication.
Values
Quick results, action-oriented, experiential.
Have fun, be silly, take risks, be daring.
Change comes from practice, not just theory.
Authenticity = your natural self + best practices.
Browse Laurie’s Books
Smart Speaking
A practical guide to effective communication offers helpful advice on how to cope with common communication problems, from public speaking and business situations, to personal interviews and conversations.
He & She Talk
He and She Talk provides, explicit, practical strategies to deal with dozens of common situations mean and women confront as couples, among friends and family, and at work.
Twenty Twinkling Stars
Twenty Twinkling Stars is a beautifully illustrated picture book written for children aged 3-7, to celebrate their passions, interests, and tender spirit. The book is available in interactive app and book formats.
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