Professional Development & Consulting Services for
Public Speaking • Writing & Editing • Interpersonal Communication
Set new professional goals. Communicate your best.
Workshop Titles
Harnessing the Butterflies: Public Speaking with Clarity & Confidence
The Public Speaker's Toolkit
Talking to Elephants: Persuasion and More Advanced Public Speaking
Graceful Grammar & Punchy Punctuation: Better Everyday Writing
Everyday Editing
Adventurous Communication Series: Short, Practical Sessions for Our Most Challenging Interpersonal Work
More Gracious Communication with the Customer
Communicating in College: Navigating the First Couple of Years
Everyday Professional Communication
Speaking Event Titles
Goldilocks and the Three TED Talks: How to Present Like a Pro
Share Your Mission Message: Less Pitching, More Connecting
The Diversity Paradox: Wait, how do I treat everyone the same and celebrate diversity at the same time? An Introduction to Everyday Belonging
Other Services
Group Facilitation
Event Emcee or Endnote
Individualized Coaching
About Kendra
Kendra Rand has been teaching public speaking, communication studies and media writing since 1999. From the corners of Washington State, Wyoming, Montana, East Tennessee and now Downeast Maine, Kendra has reveled in her great fortune of studying and teaching communication. She currently serves as an instructor for the University of Maine Department of Communication & Journalism and College of the Atlantic. With a teaching style that is equal parts Tough Coach and Enthusiastic Cheerleader, Kendra is ready to help you communicate your best: with generosity, clarity, and authenticity. See a little more info below...
Testimonials
“Best MANP training yet.”
“Kendra brought a clear understanding of how to more effectively communicate through my speeches. She also brings a positive approach to evaluating my progress as a public speaker. She makes the tasks enjoyable and much more achievable.”
“Our staff and management alike found Kendra’s material informative and at just the right level of detail to benefit the needs of our program. We very much appreciated Kendra’s engaging and dynamic teaching style.”
A Little More Background
B.A. Communication, Western Washington University
M.A. Communication, University of Maine
Instructor of Communication and Media Writing: Western Washington University, Laramie County Community College, MSU Billings, Walters State Community College, College of the Atlantic (present), University of Maine (present)
Reporter, Big Sky Briefs, Big Horn County, Montana
Continuing Education Course Developer and Instructor, Public Speaking for the Professional, Walters State Community College
Communications & Marketing Assistant, Schoodic Institute
University of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute, active alum
Regular partner-presenter for Maine Association of Nonprofits
Board of Directors & Outreach Committee, Island Housing Trust, present