Spoken with Authority

Spoken with Authority is a Washington, D.C.-based leadership communication and presentation skills consultancy founded in 2008 by Christine Clapp. It elevates the presence and expands the influence of professionals, and promotes inclusion in their organizations. The team consists of nine expert coaches who provide in-person, online, and hybrid coaching programs and training workshops to executives and emerging leaders at law firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits across the United States.

Online practice in Washington D.C.

In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from Washington D.C.

Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.

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Contact & location

326 11th St. NE, 20002

Open website

202-210-4916

info@spokenwithauthority.com

Membership & sessions

Spoken with Authority operates as a professional consultancy — services are engagement-based (individual coaching or organizational training contracts) rather than membership-based. Pricing is not publicly listed; prospective clients are invited to book a consultation with founder Christine Clapp to discuss goals and timelines.

Services: Executive Communication Coaching (6-month engagement, 2 hours/month of virtual 1-1 coaching), Leadership Communication Coaching, Presentation Skills Training Workshops (in-person and virtual), Live Webinars (45–90 minutes), Coaching Clinics (1-hour spot coaching sessions), Job Interview Preparation Coaching, Group Training Programs for teams and organizations, Keynote and Conference Presentation Coaching, Books: Presenting Now (2022), Presenting Virtually (2020), Presenting at Work (2016)

Meeting schedule: Sessions are available by appointment; coaching engagements and training workshops are scheduled flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate client needs. Coaching is conducted primarily online via Zoom, with in-person sessions available upon request. Live webinars range from 45 to 90 minutes.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

Founded in 2008 by Christine Clapp, who also co-authored three books on presentation skills. The consultancy serves law firms, corporations, associations, nonprofits, and government agencies (including FDA, SEC, USPS, Library of Congress, and more). The team actively promotes diversity and inclusion, supporting neurodiverse speakers and non-native English speakers. Podcast: 'Let 'Em Speak' hosted by Christine Clapp.

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