Book Pincus Communications, Inc. for your next retreat, monthly firm meeting, or any training event. Our seminars on public speaking teach your team the quick tips and the more advanced skills to improve their oral presentations in every setting – whether oral argument, business pitches, client briefings, MCLE programs, trainings, community events or even small meetings.
Length of seminars can be customized, as can the topics, based on the needs of your team. One-on-one coaching in a private or small group setting at your firm is also available. Call 877.858.3848 and ask for Faith or Sandy. See below for more information and testimonials. For additional testimonials, click here.
"In the workshop, you [Faith and Sandy] quickly helped attorneys break old habits and transform their presentations, while boosting their confidence in their public speaking skills" - Anthony Grumbach, Director of Professional Development, Farella Braun + Martel
"As an attorney of 30 years experience, I rate this as one of the finest learning experiences for anyone practicing litigation." - Anthony Gordon, Esq.
"A 3 1/2 hour bang for the buck!" - Karen D. Hill, Esq.
"Your presentation was excellent and received high marks from employees of both our headquarters and regional offices. Your speech was relevant and thorough, offering useful tips that our employees could take back to their worksite and use on a regular basis." - David F. Black, General Counsel, United States Social Security Administration
"Both Sandy and Faith did an excellent job! I have been practicing law for nearly 30 years and your analysis and suggestions were very informative. The course should be required for all attorneys." - David Birka-White, Esq.
"Faith and Sandy did an excellent job!!! We were all very impressed and most importantly, we learned a lot. It really brought the rest of our day together." - Jane Warner, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association
"Both speakers were excellent and the content was exactly what I was looking for. There was no wasted time, I learned a lot, and I was inspired to take the recommended actions!" - Marcia Augsburger, Esq.
"Because of this seminar I am more confident about my speaking abilities and I also have practical tools that I can implement to help me continue to improve. Bravo Pincus!" - Karen Simpson, Esq. (re: seminar and coaching)
You and/or your team will learn to:
- Speak with more confidence
- Understand and win over an audience
- Create catchy introductions
- Make their conclusions memorable
- Develop a dynamic, interesting delivery style
- Make their presentations more interesting
- Avoid the 10 biggest public speaking mistakes
- Answer questions effectively
- Use humor and anecdotes effectively
- Use visual aids to your advantage
- Become more persuasive and memorable
- Conquer your fear
- The best and easiest ways to organize your presentation
We provide one to three and half hour training programs, as well as one-on-one private or small group coaching. Our presentations and coaching programs are customized to fit your needs and may include:
- Training sessions to suit any level of experience
- Targeted sessions to prepare for specific events
- Videotaping techniques to hone skills and eliminate problems
- Evaluation of prior performances
- Attendance at client speeches, trials, or oral arguments, with valuable post-presentation feedback and input
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"Sandy was so helpful in our individual coaching session. She gave great feedback and was very knowledgeable!"
"Energetic, knowledgeable, and credible. I will use lots of the techniques I learned." - Rosemary M. Rivas. Esq.
Speakers' Biographies
Faith Pincus and Sandy Linville have more than thirty years of combined communication skills training experience. Some of Faith and Sandy's speaking engagements and clients include: Office of General Counsel, Social Security Administration; Farella Braun +Martel; Amgen; American Bar Association; Mission Measurement; Los Angeles District Attorneys' Office; Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick; Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles; McNutt & Litteneker, LLP; Marla Lander, M.D., Desert Women's Health & the Breast Health Center; Public Counsel; American Diabetes Association; Schmid & Voiles; California Public Defenders Association; Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Pro Choice Committee; Junior League of Los Angeles; Kern County Bar Association; Merced County Bar Association; American Association of Corporate Counsel; Planned Parenthood.
Faith Pincus, Esq.
President, Pincus Communications, Inc.
Faith Pincus is a dynamic, accomplished and experienced speaker who will boost your self-confidence and give you the tools
you need to succeed at public speaking. Faith is an expert at public speaking who has trained elected and appointed officials, candidates, CEO's, attorneys and management at non-profit associations for more than two decades. As a licensed attorney, she is also uniquely positioned to understand the speaking skills required of attorneys.
Faith has an innate ability to see what works in the public speaking context. She has an unbridled passion for public speaking and for making people better communicators. Faith is an expert in the art of persuasion and an accomplished speechwriter.
Prior to opening Pincus Communications, Faith ran more than 25 political campaigns, including campaigns for congress, the California state assembly and senate, and various mayoral, city council and county supervisor races throughout California. Faith has created public affairs campaigns for non-profit associations, city governments, the building and transportation industries and cable TV.
Faith has taught various public speaking courses at the university level for several years, including rhetoric (persuasion), public speaking, and interpersonal and small group communication. She has published a variety of articles on communication and persuasion, including an analysis of major war announcement speeches.
Faith has a Masters in Communication from the California State University, at Fresno, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa. She is a former Judicial Clerk for the honorable Oliver W. Wanger of the United States District Court, Eastern District of California and a Member of the Order of the Coif. Ms. Pincus litigated for one of the top AmLaw 20 law firms before returning to her passion and specialty - public speaking.
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Sandy Linville
Communication Training Specialist
Sandy Linville conducts large public speaking and communication skills seminars as well as in-house small group training sessions. She also provides one-on-one coaching.
As a former corporate training specialist for AT&T, Sandy is a certified trainer in Customer Excellence and Leadership training, which includes conflict resolution and Time Management. Sandy also focuses on train-the-trainer programs, conducting such courses as an Instructional Skills Workshop and the Corporate T3 program.
Sandy has also been a professor of communication for the past 10 years. She has taught a wide range of courses including public speaking, interpersonal communication, group communication, persuasion and is an expert in the study of argumentation.
Sandy received her B.A. in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of California, Davis, where she was awarded an Outstanding Performance Citation. She has a Masters in Communication from California State University, Fresno. Sandy has taught at Butte College, College of the Sequoias, Fresno City College and California State University, Fresno.
To book Faith and Sandy and improve your firm's communication skills:
Call 877.858.3848 and ask for Faith Pincus or Sandy Linville to discuss booking our public speaking program at your next event or meeting.
If you are with a non-profit or Bar Association:
Faith and Sandy are committed to helping non-profit agencies (legal and non-legal). Each year they may be booked for a limited number of 3.5 hour programs at a significantly reduced rate. They may also be booked for a limited number of free 50 minute "public speaking tune up" lunch programs. Call 877-858-3848 and ask for Faith or Sandy to discuss your ideas.
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"Sandy is very funny and sincere in her presentation. She makes you believe that you can be an effective speaker. Great delivery!" - Margaret Snow, Esq., Disney
"Sandy served as the coach for our practicum…her advice was right on the money!" - Sarah Stepemoeller, Public Counsel
"I wanted to develop more confidence in my speaking and this program gave me the tools to increase the effectiveness of my presentation skills and gave me more confidence." - Jeremy Glaser, Esq. Morrison & Foerster (re: seminar and coaching)
"It has been great… my goal is to be a more effective speaker and I feel much more comfortable giving a presentation now." - Jim Horen (re: coaching session and seminar)
"I was extremely pleased and my personal expectations were exceeded. Excellent materials. The literature was right on! I am at a loss to provide suggestions for improvement. Your seminar was incredible." - Mark Abraham, Esq. Chicago, IL (Part I seminar and Part II coaching)
"I liked both speakers very much. They were excellent, dynamic speakers and teachers. I would recommend the program to others."- Dianna Mitchell, Esq. Chicago, IL
"The program exceeded my expectations. The variety of learning experiences – small group coaching and one-on-one coaching was very helpful. I know I have improved as a result of the program. It also took a lot of the anxiety out of the preparation by giving me concrete tools, strategies and tips to use." - Erica A. Rogina, Esq. Chicago, IL