Our Who
“The Health Initiative (THI) is an organization founded on the radical notion that while our country is divided on healthcare, we actually are – or could be – united on health. Our work is about unleashing this country’s epidemic of untold stories to reveal our shared beliefs and values. But the first step was coming to terms with – and sharing – our own stories. There’s simply no way we could have done so without Bryn’s intensive and patient coaching. Bryn pushes you to face your own story and to examine when the words you use mask, rather than reveal, who you are and what matters to you. She relentlessly holds up a mirror to what you say and how you say it, which is extremely hard and an incredible gift. We’ll never tell our stories, or hear those of others, the same way again.”
“The Health Initiative (THI) is an organization founded on the radical notion that while our country is divided on healthcare, we actually are – or could be – united on health. Our work is about unleashing this country’s epidemic of untold stories to reveal our shared beliefs and values. But the first step was coming to terms with – and sharing – our own stories. There’s simply no way we could have done so without Bryn’s intensive and patient coaching. Bryn pushes you to face your own story and to examine when the words you use mask, rather than reveal, who you are and what matters to you. She relentlessly holds up a mirror to what you say and how you say it, which is extremely hard and an incredible gift. We’ll never tell our stories, or hear those of others, the same way again.”
“Bryn has a super power in listening and coaching. She has used those skills to help The Hunger Project delivered its message in the most effective, authentic and memorable way. Bryn works with each speaker insuring that what gets delivered in THIS moment, with THIS speech, with THIS audience, gets THIS job done! During my years as Global CEO of The Hunger Project I relied on Bryn time and again to support me and key members of our team for getting out the message that “we CAN end hunger”. Thank you Bryn”
“Bryn was a joy to work alongside! She was eloquent and engaging, always responsive, and incredibly knowledgable. She’s a passionate speaker, great listener, and wonderful coach. I so enjoyed my time with Bryn and couldn’t recommend her enough! I can’t wait to work with her again in the future to continue harnessing my speaking skills. ”
“Bryn came in to WME and taught a speaker’s fundamentals class to more than 70 of our top assistants in the prestigious WME Trainee Program. She was beyond impressive and gave clear, specific actionable steps and tools to enhance the participants professional careers. The impression Bryn made was unbelievable. They found Bryn passionate, authentic, engaging and truly inspirational. I want to bring her back to do a training session for our whole company as soon as possible. ”
“Bryn Freedman is Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society, never settling until she has tapped into your unique, human, self. She cares. Her passion for your finished product comes through in every interaction. I have enjoyed working with her immensely and feel lucky to have had the opportunity to build a relationship with such a talented and spirited coach.”
“I never wanted a speaking coach; I never thought I needed a coach. Boy was I wrong. I went from amateur to professional after working with Bryn for just one talk. Of course, the second one was even better because by that point I had complete trust in her. Being able to hone in so quickly on what’s important is Bryn’s true gift, and it’s also the one area as a speaker that is most difficult to self-assess. Bryn is amazing.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Bryn on a few events for Inher Circle, a women’s empowerment and educational group. She is the ultimate professional, and a talented writer and interviewer. Bryn has a keen way of distilling complex topics into an understandable and relatable format. Her questions are incisive and she always makes you feel prepared and at ease.”
“When you’re the one delivering the message it’s almost impossible to dissect the gold from the garbage. I’ve worked with Bryn Freeman repeatedly because she is truly the best in the business. She provides CLARITY to your message and COURAGE to your delivery. As someone whose expectations are sky high and who is rarely impressed…Bryn is a preeminent speech coach and my secret weapon.”
“Bryn is one of the most critical, thought provoking, challenging yet kind and charismatic people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I would recommend working with her so long as you have something worth saying.”
“Bryn helped me see how my specific human journey, warts and all, can be a powerful tool in delivering on my promise to the world. Through our work together, Bryn has helped me both harness that unique experience, and share it in ways that invite others to see parallels in their own lives, and take action.”
“People like Bryn only come along every once in a great while. She will not only challenge you to think bigger, she will give you the instruments to deliver the best work of your career. Bryn will question your assumptions, she will push you to examine the same problem from a different angle and she will ask unexpected questions, all in service to helping you give the talk of your life. If you’re looking for the easy way out, this lady is not for you. But if you’re looking for the best, then do yourself a favor and hire her.”
“Bryn interviewed me for a TED event and, like many people, I always expect to get asked the same questions I’ve heard time and again. Pull the string in my back and I’ll tell you what I’ve said before. Nope: Bryn chiseled my responses until I understood the essence of what I meant better than I ever had before. I’m grateful and would be honored to put myself under her interrogation lamp whenever she asks.”
