Yolonda

Miami, FL

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Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz

There's a holistic approach with Jen V. and JRT. They are there when you need them, more than willing to help. You just don't get that when you go to a seminar, a one-off workshop, or when you buy a couple of classes. Their one-on-one custom attention makes them so empowering. There's simply no judgment with Voice First World. 

Lisa

Fairfax, VA

Founder and CEO

Women in Business Education

You are your voice. With Jen V., I immediately realized I had a warm, comfortable, and confident audience. She was able to immediately pinpoint some areas that I could improve quickly that no one had ever told me before. You can't improve if you don't acknowledge where you are and what you can become.

Cate

Oak Park, IL

Chicago-area Politician

Jen has been magical in helping me to identify my voice and my VOICE! The variety of ways that she has holistically addressed my strengths and my areas of improvement are too many to name, but they range from logistical (lighting, positioning, posture) to psychological (routine, tricks, tips, reminders and aids) and even just plain encouragement!! It’s all made me feel so much more confident.

Dr. Charles

Washington, D.C.

The coaches at Voice First World are truly amazing! I am thankful for the expertise they shared to enable women to be bold and confident leaders speaking with influence and authority in their positions. I personally enjoyed working with Jen Vellenga on techniques to improve my public speaking. I learned a lot about myself as well as things I could immediately adjust in my speech. She provided a safe space for me to be myself and make honest mistakes without any judgement. I appreciate the help I received. If you need a supportive team of women to assist in public speaking to build confidence and executive leadership presence, look no further than Voice First World to help you in your journey!  

Jodi

Manhattan, KS

Director

Powercat Financial Planning

I was given a daunting opportunity to be a keynote speaker. Jen V. helped me create an engaging story that brought the message to life before the thousands in attendance. She coached me in my delivery, helping me gain the confidence to succeed. Jen V. teaches how to engage your audience by addressing impactful events that may be weighing on your audience from the onset. This expert advice planted the seed for what has become a campus-wide effort to return to campus mindfully by having students and faculty address the events of the pandemic at the onset of the semester with intention and authenticity. 

Kristan

Baltimore, MD

Video Producer

BHHS PenFed Realty

Training my voice with Jen V. changed my life. I struggle with self-confidence and am occasionally intimidated by others. In meetings and general discussions I was frequently interrupted, talked over, and sometimes outright ignored. Jen V. gave me the tools to realize my vocal strengths and weaknesses, and to hone my speaking skills. Jen V.'s keen awareness of each pupil's needs and constant assurance that I deserved to be heard helped my personal confidence as well as my technical voice skills. I find myself referencing the lessons I learned almost daily. 

Marcia

Manhattan, KS

Menard Family Director, Center for Principled Business

Kansas State University

I’ve never thought of myself as a public speaker and I’m definitely not a performer, but I jumped at the opportunity to develop my voice and performance skills as my leadership responsibilities have changed. I’ve always had some anxiety around public speaking and in my current role I have to speak up more. After working with Jen V., I feel so much more confident. I recently spoke at a committee meeting where I was told that I am an amazing presenter, a compliment I had not received before working with her.

Bliss

New York, NY

Diversity and Inclusion Strategist

J.D. Candidate, Fordham School of Law

Jen Vellenga is the consummate coach. She was singularly focused on how our work together would make practical and measurable improvements in my career. I felt seen and understood while she guided me in pairing my authenticity and vision with proven storytelling techniques. The skill I learned from Jen is how to keep my listeners engaged and on the edge of their seats whether I’m at coffee with a potential client, in the boardroom with execs, or giving a keynote.

Katie

Los Angeles, CA

Voiceover/TV & Film/Theatre Actor

Jen V.'s ability to assess each individual client's unique strengths and weaknesses, in order to truly meet them where they're at and tailor her tutelage accordingly, is part of what distinguishes her from many other coaching professionals in creative fields.  Her decades of experience is obvious through her confidence and ease of knowledge, but never overshadows her gentle guidance, perceptibility and encouragement. Coupled with her unwavering enthusiasm and passion for the work, Jen V. creates a learning environment of trust and zeal that is unparalleled.