<h2 class="page-title1" style="line-height: 1.3em;"><span style="font-size: 46px; ">PowerUP</span> Coaching</h2>

Bring your best self forward. Become a class act. 

I’m here to help you shine in your various roles – professional and personal.

Whatever your communication goals – to nail a major presentation, to inspire or motivate a team, or to enhance your presence and ability to influence others – I’ll customize a program that will help you succeed.

From decades of working with people in all stages of personal and professional development — from students to CEOs — I know that ALL people have insecurities about how they and their ideas will be received.

Perhaps, like most people, you have self-limiting beliefs and anxieties. Or maybe you just want to up your game. In any case, I’ll empower you to connect with others and channel your commitment, passion, and authority.  You’ll learn to stand out and move forward.

One-on-one and executive team coaching can include:

Presenting your best, authentic self

  • Boosting your confidence and personal presence
  • Asserting yourself through posture and alignment
  • Increasing your vocal impact — projection, articulation, and clarity
  • Connecting through active listening
  • Channeling your passion and engaging others
  • Turning your fear into fuel

Branding and selling your products and services

  • Influencing and persuading others
  • Identifying and understanding your ideal audience
  • Describing what you do in a way your ideal clients will really GET it
  • Developing an offer that’s hard to refuse
  • Planning and rehearsing presentations that get results
  • Using stories to connect with your audience and build your brand
  • Networking strategically
<h2 class="page-title1" style="color: #333; font-weight: lighter; ">Words From Professionals Who’ve Benefited From Patricia’s Coaching</h2>
“Patricia Vandenberg is the consummate communications professional.  I welcomed her coaching on the content and delivery of my presentations. With her help my speeches became shorter and more powerful – and got better results. I credit her with creating a positive sea change in the way the University of Massachusetts communicated to our audiences – enhancing the image of the University nationally and internationally. Patricia is smart, strategic, and great to work with.”
David K. Scott, Ph.D.

Chancellor, University of Massachusetts - Amherst

“Patricia is a seasoned, savvy communications coach. She understands that communicating effectively is about being authentic, having a genuine interest in the other parties, and connecting. Her advice on substance and delivery is right on target. I highly recommend her.”
Joel Blom

Financial Services Executive and Entrepreneur, COO and Founder of thinkorswim, Barron’s top-rated online brokerage

“I’ve known Patricia and respected her work for over 20 years.  She is the person I call on to help me and my colleagues when we have communication challenges or needs – whether that be honing our presentation skills, inspiring development professionals, or coaching the executive team. She is a supportive and helpful partner.”
Diane Dukette

Chief Development Officer, Cooley Dickinson Health Care

Having first met Patricia years ago as a graduate student in her presentation class at the Isenberg School of Management, I’ve benefitted from her wisdom and support as I built a strong business. She advocates active listening and being fully present when connecting with clients.  Her advice in honing these and other communication skills definitely contributed to my success.”
C. Eva Thomson

Founder, Thomson Financial Management, Inc.