Marc Williams

Communications Skills Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Co-founder of the Speaker Skills Academy

Public SpeakingExecutive Career CoachingSpeech WritingLeadership DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentInterview Strategies

About

I'm Marc Williams, a Communications Skills Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Co-founder of the Speaker Skills Academy. My career has been dedicated to the art of the spoken word, from my long-standing role as an educator with the NYC Department of Education to coaching over 400 clients through their career transitions. I specialize in helping people build their 'communication muscle' through precision speaking and practice-based drills. I'm passionate about the idea that speaking is a physical skill that anyone can master with the right repetition. Whether I'm delivering a keynote on peak performance or helping an executive refine their elevator pitch, my goal is to help you transform scrambled thoughts into a powerful, profit-generating presence. I'm always looking to connect with professionals and leaders who want to sharpen their 'Speaking Flavor' and join a community dedicated to communication excellence.

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What I can offer

›Transforming scrambled thoughts into influential stories
›Resume revision and interview preparation
›Motivational keynotes on peak performance
›Confidence building and personal branding

Looking for

›Professionals and leaders looking to improve their 'Speaking Flavor'
›Job seekers needing precision in their communication
›New members for the Speaker Skills Academy

Best fit for

Executive leadersJob seekersProfessional speakersUniversity students and faculty

Current Interests

The Communication MusclePrecision SpeakingPsychology of PresenceNarrative ExperienceSkills Drills™

Background

Career

Long-term educator with the NYC Department of Education since 1996 who transitioned into professional speaking and executive coaching in 2011, eventually co-founding the Speaker Skills Academy in 2024.

Education

Masters in Education; English Literature; Speech Communication, New York University (1990 – 1996)

Achievements

›Coached over 400 clients with a 50%+ hire rate
›Scheduled as 'Keynote Champ' for Toastmasters District 106 in 2026
›Developed the 'Rules of Engagement' training program
›Advanced Communicator Gold & Advanced Leadership Silver (Toastmasters)

Opinions

Everyone can be great at speaking through purposeful practice, not just innate talent.
If you don't get them to pay attention, then you won't get paid.
Speakers must skip pleasantries and use compelling openings to earn the right to be heard.
Shaping beliefs and behaviors requires an 'echo' through repetition and callback techniques.