Nancy Stern has taught thousands the art and science of effective communication since 1984. She has designed and delivered hundreds of corporate workshops in addition to teaching at the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University Management Development Center. Nancy is a former columnist with the San Diego Daily Transcript, and holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication Education from Michigan State University. She is a former member of the American Society for Training and Development and the National Speakers Association.

Nancy is an EMMY award-winning television producer who produced and appeared in the national PBS television series Communicating With Nancy Stern. She is also the coauthor of the first in a popular book series; 101 Stupid Things Trainers Do To Sabotage Success, a how-not-to book of presenter skills that has been translated into nine languages.

Nancy studied improvisation with the renowned comedy troupe Second City and has integrated improvisational activities throughout her programs. She believes spontaneity and one's ability to speak in the moment are critical for successful presentations whether to the media or in front of an audience of peers. For more about Nancy visit nancystern.com.

"Throughout the years I have been working with people at all levels of the organization, I've found even the most confident and knowledgeable employee or executive needs honest feedback before facing the public. Co-workers and direct reports are often afraid or uncomfortable being candid with each other.
That's where we come in."