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Bette Klimitz B.A.Hon., B.Ed., M.Ed. is the Founder of Speaker Skills and a pioneer in her field as a Presentations and Executive Voice Coach. She is currently in her 28th year of coaching clients in all aspects of professional public speaking. Some of Betty's qualifications include:

  • Member of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
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  • Master of Education in Adult Education, Community Development and Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto
  • Bachelor of Education in Dramatic Arts, University of Toronto
  • Bachelor of Education in English Literature, Visual Arts and Co-Operative Education, University of Toronto
  • Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts in  Dramatic Arts and English, York University
  • Author of “Warm Up Program For Professional Public Speaking  Customized In 8 Steps”
  • Author of “8 Steps To Public Speaking Excellence”
  • Author of screenplays, television segments, and newspaper columns
  • Lecturer (Public Speaking), University of Toronto
  • Teacher of Theatre Arts and English through the Toronto and North York Boards of Education
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