Upcoming Classes

ONLINE: Résumé Writing, Networking, & Interviewing Workshop

April 29, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Sales Presentation Skills

April 30, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

IN-PERSON: Selling Skills ► Into Action

May 6, 20259:00 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Selling Skills ► Into Action

May 6, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

About Improving Communications

At Improving Communications, we value excellence in our communication skills classes and in their facilitation. Our instructors are well-versed in the areas of business writing, public speaking/presentation skills, human resources, as well as sales and negotiation, and customer service.

Learn more about Improving Communications, our communication skills classes and our fantastic instructors.

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Rich Atkins, Ed.D.

Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE. Since 2007, R.........

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John Epstein

A proud alumnus of Boston University with a BS in Finance, John Epstein possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. His core competencies include consultative sales, negotiative consultation, public speaking, presentation skills, train-the-trainer programs, and learning content development. With over 30 years of experience in business-to-business sales and learning and development programs, John has facilitated programs on four continents, engaging with individuals from more than 25 countries..........

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Vanessa Miller

Vanessa Miller is a Learning and Development Consultant with extensive experience in instructor-led, virtual, and in person training as well as all facets of the instructional design process. Whether it’s skills training or knowledge transfer, Ms. Miller’s learner centric approach successfully engages participants. She has partnered with many prestigious organizations to deliver and design trainings that are stimulating, impactful and reflective..........

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Nathalie C. Lilavois, Ed.D.

 Dr. Nathalie C. Lilavois is an educational consultant who provides workshops, presentations, webinars and 1:1 coaching/mentoring to districts and organizations. Dr. Lilavois has been an educator for thirty-four years as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. .........

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It was great to have the opportunity to learn some new techniques and to gain more awareness of how I present myself. The most immediately applicable uses have been in reducing my “ums” and “ahs” and in trying to come to my point in a more succinct way. I’ve been cultivating this awareness in one-on-one settings; meetings and individual conversations.

Christina Vargas

Upcoming Classes

ONLINE: Résumé Writing, Networking, & Interviewing Workshop

April 29, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Sales Presentation Skills

April 30, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

IN-PERSON: Selling Skills ► Into Action

May 6, 20259:00 am EDT - 5:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Selling Skills ► Into Action

May 6, 202510:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT