Upcoming Classes

ONLINE: Negotiating Skills ► Into Action

March 28, 202310:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Running Effective Meetings

March 29, 202310:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Résumé Writing, Networking, & Interviewing Workshop

March 30, 202310:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Sales Presentation Skills

April 4, 202310:00 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 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, Rich i.........

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John Epstein

In 2000, John Epstein found his life passion when he got involved as an assistant in a communication training class in which he was a participant. A senior facilitator advised him to become a trainer for the organization, and the certification process began. Over the next several years John conducted six 12-week courses, earning evaluation scores that consistently exceeded global benchmarks. His enthusiasm and expertise led the company’s leaders to ask John to be a coach and mentor to a number of junior instructors..........

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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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Improving Presentation Skills had a memorable impact on the participants. Some of the comments included, ‘the instructor genuinely cared about our success,’ ‘the class was enjoyable and should be offered more frequently,’ ‘would like to say thank you, this course was helpful and should be offered to every sales rep in my area.’

Dr. Atkins is a motivational and inspirational speaker and educator. I look forward to having him back again.

K. Deneen Bennett, Manager Training & DevelopmentMadison Square Garden

Upcoming Classes

ONLINE: Negotiating Skills ► Into Action

March 28, 202310:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Running Effective Meetings

March 29, 202310:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Résumé Writing, Networking, & Interviewing Workshop

March 30, 202310:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

ONLINE: Sales Presentation Skills

April 4, 202310:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT