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Equipping Professionals to Communicate Confidently, Effectively, and Powerfully

“If you just communicate, you can get by, but if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles”
-Jim ROHN

Communication skills coaching

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Equipping Professionals to Communicate Confidently, Effectively, and Powerfully

“If you just communicate, you can get by, but if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles” -Jim rohn

EQUIPPING PROFESSIONALS TO COMMUNICATE CONFIDENTLY, EFFECTIVELY, AND POWERFULLY

“If you just communicate, you can get by, but if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles” -Jim ROHN

Get ready to become proficient in communication skills

-- and enjoy the process!  

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How We ENGAGE

We customize each communication skills training and tailor the interactive workshops to each groups’ needs and size—in-person or virtual. Attendees are always surprised at how much they learn and are eager to put the skills into practice.

The workshops—complete with handouts—are information-rich, fast-paced, highly interactive, activity-driven, and fun. We present workshops on-site or virtually.

Our consultations are customized to clients’ desired results. The communication skills our individual clients learn and put into practice are life-altering and job enhancing.

Most consultations are virtual, which opens this experience to individuals world-wide. In addition to learning skills and tips tailored to their needs and situations, clients appreciate the bonus experience of a quick lesson on how to convey confidence virtually.

Schedule a convenient time on Elizabeth's calendar to discuss your desired results and if you want to achieve them through individual consultations or workshops for your teams.

How We ENGAGE

workshops

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We customize each communication skills training and tailor the interactive workshops to each groups’ needs and size—in-person or virtual. Attendees are always surprised at how much they learn and are eager to put the skills into practice.

The workshops—complete with handouts—are information-rich, fast-paced, highly interactive, activity-driven, and fun. We present workshops on-site or virtually.

consultations

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Our consultations are customized to clients’ desired results. The communication skills our individual clients learn and put into practice are life-altering and job enhancing.

Most consultations are virtual, which opens this experience to individuals world-wide. In addition to learning skills and tips tailored to their needs and situations, clients appreciate the bonus experience of a quick lesson on how to convey confidence virtually.

Schedule a convenient time on Elizabeth's calendar to discuss your desired results and if you want to achieve them through individual consultations or workshops for your teams.

We are blessed to engage with our individual consultation clients and our workshop attendees.

The Verbal Edge exists to equip all of our clients for lives of confident and effective communicating.

Our CLIENTS

Our CLIENTS

Comments from workshop attendees:

“She exemplified what she taught.”

“Elizabeth’s energy is contagious!”

“Engaging content.”

“She exemplified what she taught.”

“Interactive. Applicable.”

“Fun!!”

“I loved the content and learned a lot.”

“What she taught was golden!”

“Clear. Quick. Many great specific tools to help.”

Comments from workshop attendees:

“She exemplified what she taught.”

“Elizabeth’s energy is contagious!”

“Engaging content.”

“She exemplified what she taught.”

“Fun!!”

“I loved the content and learned a lot.”

“What she taught was golden!”

“Interactive. Applicable.”

“Clear. Quick. Many great specific tools to help.”

testimonials

"Extremely Satisfied"
Elizabeth conducted a company-wide workshop for Genesis, the topic was “Strengthening Professional Communication Skills.”

Elizabeth exceeded our expectations by enhancing the proficiency of our teams, equipping them to write and format even better professional emails. She worked one-on-one with each of the 45 participants, and was successful at helping us speak and write positively, clearly, succinctly, confidently, assertively, and factually.

At the conclusion of the workshop, we conducted a survey of all participants, and the results of showed the employees were extremely satisfied with the workshop and conveyed it was a good investment of their time.

Anne Sullivan, Director of Client Services, Genesis Direct, Tampa
"The Best Two Hours I’ve Spent In A Long Time”
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Elizabeth. I had the pleasure of hosting Elizabeth for a Communications Workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

Above all, I was impressed with Elizabeth’s ability to hold the audience’s attention during the entire two-hour workshop through sharing her expert knowledge of communication skills, providing easy to understand tips, and having workshop participants implement what was learned by practicing in small groups. It was such a dynamic, high energy presentation yet it felt like personal one-on-one training.

One participant told me afterward “…it was the best two hours I’ve spent in a long time.” Elizabeth would be a true asset for any communications skills training session.

David Bennett, Community Foundation Executive Director, Fort Wayne, Indiana
"Thank You For Being So Uplifting!"
Although there are many things to notice, the first is Liza’s intelligence!

There are many facets to this amazing woman. I want to say Thank You for being so uplifting! We need that now more than ever in our world today.

Elizabeth MacDonald offers an organic, spiritual, energizing experience and truly gives her attention and time with her whole heart and soul.

Brandi A. Flynn, Commercial Sales Flooring Representative
"Invaluable"
Elizabeth’s class was invaluable. I can see improvements in myself and my team. We had fun and continue to discuss the topics we learned.

Valentine White Xayarath, Insurance Agent
"I highly Recommend Booking Elizabeth MacDonald "
I highly recommend booking Elizabeth MacDonald for presentations and workshops on effective communication skills. Elizabeth has presented in front of Working Women of Tampa Bay several times and I’ve received great feedback from my guests.

Her presentations are informative, easy-to-follow and valuable!

Jessica Rivelli, Working Women of Tampa Bay Founder
"Refined In Her Approach "
Elizabeth is passionate about instructing others to be the best communicators they can be. She is refined in her approach to training while connecting with people on an emotional level. And her attention to detail is impeccable…

I enthusiastically recommend Elizabeth to work with you and/or your company to improve communication & presentation skills.

Brian Dumford, Talent Development & Training Manager at Fort Wayne Metals
"The Educational Content Is Best-In-Class"
We recently participated in a leadership workshop with Elizabeth. The energy level generated from working with Elizabeth was contagious. The entertainment value that Elizabeth brings to the workshop is unbelievable, and the educational content is best-in-class.

Developing leadership employees is critical to long-term success; investing those developmental dollars with Elizabeth proved to be a wise investment.

Joe Wolfcale, CEO Fort Wayne Radiology
"A Passion For Proper Communication"
I appreciate Elizabeth’s unique skill and passion for proper communication, both written and verbal.

She takes a genuine interest in every conversation we have. I am definitely a better person and communicator having known her.

Matt Fortney, Vice President and General Manger, Group Delphi.
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About Us

About Us

our process

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Initially, we meet with clients virtually, via phone, or in-person. We ask them to describe the gap between their current situation and their desired results.

We focus on delivering the results they want. We may also suggest additional topics, skills, and concepts that would further enhance their or their teams’ professional communication skills.

To achieve the agreed-upon desired results, we customize the content of workshops and/or consultations.

And here is the bonus: The breadth and depth of our content span many and varied categories, concepts, and skills. Having several options available to the clients benefits them, their teams, and their organizations greatly because this raises the bar on expected results.

Our goal is to be thorough, and in doing so, we focus on changing or eliminating unproductive communication patterns and habits and introducing skills and concepts that further strengthen communication and self-confidence.

Our Clients

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Clients who hire us to create customized WORKSHOPS are heads of organizations or departments such as human resources or training. They know the importance of relationships and engagement, and they want their teams and colleagues to present themselves and to represent the organization professionally.

Most professionals who seek us out for individual CONSULTATIONS are already good communicators and want to be even better. They value communication skills and want to improve and polish what they know needs work as well as what we discover during the consultations.

We also work one-on-one with professionals who are asked to connect via CONSULTATIONS. Impressively, each person has appreciated the opportunity, enjoyed the experience, and fully embraced the learning curve. The transformations are impressive!

MEET ELIZABETH MACDONALD

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Welcome. I am Elizabeth MacDonald. I would love the opportunity for us to connect and collaborate to see if we can team up and make that desired result a reality. Feel free to contact me.

I am a communication skills advisor, author, and speaker. I founded my company, The Verbal Edge, in 2009, focusing on enhancing professionals’ communication skills. We serve people nationwide and are located in Tampa Bay and Fort Wayne, Indiana. (I shuttle!)

Before launching The Verbal Edge, I was a high school English teacher; a consultant, and a TV anchor, reporter, and talk show host.

So, what prompted The Verbal Edge? I saw a need for better communication skills in the business world. Fueled by my careers and experiences, I set out to make that happen.

My intent is to equip professionals to be excellent communicators so their ideas and opinions will be understood, remembered, and acted upon.

Professionals can achieve those results through our workshops, consultations, and my book: Sharpen Your Verbal Edge:101 Tips to Enhance Your Professional Communication Skills. 

video communication tips

Below are 14 short video communication skills tips focusing on five areas: presenting, networking, virtual meetings, grammar, and phrases to remember.   

Elizabeth MacDonald created the videos for professionals to view on LinkedIn or Facebook.   

The videos represent a small sampling of the topics and skills offered in The Verbal Edge workshops, consultations, and in her book: ”Sharpen Your Verbal Edge: 101 Tips to Enhance Your Professional Communication Skills.”  

sharpen your verbal edge

Elizabeth MacDonald shares her expertise and experiences in her book Sharpen Your Verbal Edge: 101 Tips to Enhance Your Professional Communication Skills. 

She gives readers bite-sized examples of how to effectively tackle and master professional situations such as:

  • Giving engaging presentations
  • Crafting and formatting professional emails
  • Tactfully confronting clients and colleagues
  • Using correct grammar and words
  • Initiating conversations
  • Giving elevator speeches
  • Asking fascinating questions
  • Confidently hosting or attending virtual meetings
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Team Workshops

The workshops—complete with handouts—are information-rich, fast-paced, highly interactive, activity-driven, and fun. We present workshops on-site or virtually.
This is an image on the verbal edge website. We are a communication skills training company.

Consultations

Most consultations are virtual, which opens this experience to individuals world-wide. In addition to learning skills and tips tailored to their needs and situations, clients appreciate the bonus experience of a quick lesson on how to convey confidence virtually.

Meet elizabeth

I am Elizabeth MacDonald, author, presenter, and communication skills advisor. Since 2009, I have focused on enhancing the communication skills of professionals.

Influenced by two of my previous careers: TV broadcasting and teaching high school English, I set out to equip professionals with the essential skills for them to achieve their goals.

 

Owner of The Verbal Edge, am also the author of Sharpen Your Verbal Edge:101 Tips to Enhance Professional Communication Skills .

 

My extensive communication skills training and dedication to my clients’ growth are the results of communication-focused careers: 

  • TV broadcaster (Anchor, Reporter, Talk-show Host) in Fort Wayne, IN and Norfolk, VA 
  • Marketing and communication specialist: Fort Wayne Community Schools 
  • High school English teacher 

I completed my master’s degree classes and graduate orals in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University, and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education (English & social studies) from Indiana University.