Presentations and Speeches Learn more » Engage and persuade your audience Raise funds for your startup Translate “tech speak” into understandable language Integrate effective visuals Close the sale

Media Interviews Learn more » Stay calm and focused in the media spotlight Develop a clear purpose Handle controversial questions Understand how media work Prepare for the unexpected

Sales, Marketing and Networking Learn more » Make a memorable first impression Create a sizzling “elevator speech” Build confidence and conversational skills

Since 1998 Lorraine Howell has provided customized training, coaching, and consulting to top business executives, key managers, and community leaders in companies and organizations like Starbucks Coffee Company, Group Health Cooperative, Zymogenetics. In October 2007, she coached the top five finalists in the Forbes.com national Boost Your Business Contest in New York City.

In June of 2008, the Association for Women in Communications Seattle Professional Chapter honored Lorraine with its 2008 Georgina MacDougall Davis Founders Award, given to a member who has consistently exhibited the highest ethics, professional achievement and personal excellence. Lorraine also received the 2008 Member of the Year Award from her peers in the Northwest Chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Lorraine is the author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift! (Book Publishers Network, 2007-second printing)