Tess, Work Presentation
“Working with Erin was an absolute delight. She is personable, kind and the ultimate "coach"-encouraging, curious, a compassionate supporter ... and she is brilliant! She is a public speaking professional with so much experience presenting. She was tremendously helpful in providing revisions to my manuscript - helping me stay on topic, helping with viewer-friendly edits to my slide deck, and ensuring pacing, flow, and transitions were comfortable and well-executed. My speech to 400 strangers went off without a hitch, and I had the room buzzing thanks to the insights, techniques, and tricks learned from Erin. She helps you retain your voice and style as a speaker - so you sound like you... but better.
Highly recommend Erin to anyone who has a big address/presentation - she brings out the best in you, elevating you from good to great. After working with Erin, I've been invited to my organization's "speaking circuit" (speakers that are engaging and well-received) to speak at other events - very proud of the work I did alongside my coach! Coaching with Erin was the best possible investment!"
Maureen, Maid of Honor
“Erin has a rare ability to not only sharpen your words, but elevate how you deliver them. I came to her with a wedding toast that was heartfelt but needed focus, and she helped me thoughtfully streamline it—cutting what wasn’t serving the message while preserving what mattered most. Beyond the editing, she coached me through the delivery itself, offering practical, intuitive tips that helped me connect with the audience and genuinely enjoy the moment instead of just getting through it. I walked in feeling confident and left feeling proud.”
Evelyn, Better Together San Diego, Guest Speaker
“Erin from Toasting Coach was an incredible speaker at our recent vendor meeting. She is articulate, engaging, and brought a level of professionalism that immediately captured everyone’s attention. Her insights on sales were not only valuable but also practical and easy to apply. We left feeling inspired, more confident, and better equipped to connect with our clients. Highly recommend her for any team or event looking to elevate their communication and sales approach.”
Sara, Pomona College, Psychological Sciences Senior Seminar Guest Lecture
"Erin is clearly an expert in public speaking. Not only does she know all the tricks, tools, and techniques, but she brings them to life in her own presentation style. Her presentation on public speaking was perfectly tailored to her audience, organized, and useful. She infused warmth and humor to keep her audience engaged, and she made sure that every person in the room left with a practical suggestion for improving their presentation style."
Chris, Best Man Speech
“What started as anxiety turned into confidence, and I ended up giving the best speech of my life. Hundreds of people were laughing, cheering, and genuinely engaged—something I’d never experienced before and I give lots of presentations at work. Strangers approached me with authentic compliments, friends and family couldn’t stop talking about it, and my mother-in-law was still gushing days later. My father-in-law gave me a fist-bump after the speech. I didn’t know he knew what a fist-bump was. My family even said they were in tears and they all gave me huge hugs after the toast. It was a moment I’ll never forget, and I owe it all to Erin’s incredible coaching.
Erin didn’t just help me give a speech—she helped me create a moment that moved people. If you’re nervous about a toast, trust me: Erin is worth your time!”
Ryan, Officiant Address
“This was my first time officiating a wedding, and Erin’s guidance made all the difference. She asked thoughtful questions that pulled out stories and memories I never would have found on my own, helped me shape a theme, and gave prompts that built the entire address. As I pulled the content together, her experience and revisions tightened the flow, sharpened the transitions, and elevated the final version. I felt confident and prepared and the feedback I got after the ceremony was incredible. People I never expected to hear from complimented my delivery, and it was clear the preparation really translated into how the speech came across. I’ll be the first to recommend her to anyone stepping into the role of officiant.”
Jenny, Maid of Honor Speech
“Not only is Erin warm and encouraging, but she also is able to help you express your voice with confidence. She made the speech writing process enjoyable, and I was able to walk away feeling proud of myself. I still get compliments to this day on my maid of honor speech!”
Anthony, Former Student
“Erin is the best of the best when it comes to all things public speaking; her 1-on-1 coaching helped me craft my best speeches and lay the foundation for my public speaking abilities, and I can confidently say that her candid and supporting nature helped grind down that initial fear of public speaking. She is particularly strong in helping speakers thoughtfully weave stories, experiences, and memories into a distilled message, which to me, is one of the tell-tale signs of a fantastic speech.”
Sarah, Former Student
“Erin’s feedback is always clear and constructive, and my speeches were noticeably more impactful and authentic after our lessons! As someone who started out less confident when speaking, I always felt completely upheld by her guidance--never rushed or dismissed. She is an incredible instructor whose skill, paired with her warmth and genuine care, can turn anyone into a fluid public speaker!”
Erik, Former Student
“Erin has a unique ability to turn what can be an anxious experience into something you genuinely look forward to. People always give me strange looks when I say I love public speaking, but it's because Erin has helped me develop my own personal voice and a speaking style that suits me. She does all this with a warmth and eagerness to see you grow and succeed.”