Professional Development

Use your learning benefit for communication coaching

Many workplaces cover the cost of our coaching through professional development budgets or insurance. We make it easy to ask and easy for your manager to say yes.

2,100+

Professionals coached

1:1

Personalized sessions

100%

Registered speech therapists

Why managers approve this

Generic communication tips and group workshops can't tell your employee what their specific problem is. Speak Fluent's coaches are registered speech therapists who assess each person individually and build a training plan around their exact goals.

For managers, that means a measurable outcome, not a one-size-fits-all course that gets forgotten by Monday.

Meetings

Clearer updates, fewer follow-ups

Employees who communicate concisely reduce the back-and-forth that slows teams down.

Presentations

Ideas that land with decision-makers

Strong delivery helps technical and analytical professionals get buy-in on their work.

Pronunciation

Understood the first time, every time

Professionals who are asked to repeat themselves gain clarity and confidence with targeted pronunciation coaching.

Leadership

Ready for higher-visibility roles

Coaching helps professionals step into leadership conversations with more presence and credibility.

What coaching covers

Sessions are 1:1 and virtual. Your coach is a registered speech therapist who starts with an assessment, then builds a training plan around your specific goals.

Pronunciation and enunciation
Filler words
Vocal presence
Pacing and pausing
Presentation delivery
Idea organization
Confidence in meetings
Assertive communication

How to get it covered

1

Check your benefits

Look for a professional development, learning and development, or education budget in your benefits portal. Some workplace insurance plans also cover speech therapy under allied health or paramedical services. If you are not sure, ask your HR team or benefits provider.

2

Book your free 15-minute call

Book a free call with us at any point for more details or a program proposal. We can also help match you with the right speech therapist for your goals.

3

Send your manager the email below

Copy the template, fill in your details, and send it. We can also provide a formal program proposal with session details, goal areas, and cost breakdown if your company requires one before approving.

Email template for your manager

Copy this and fill in the blanks. Focus on what your manager cares about: clearer communication from your team means fewer misunderstandings, better meetings, and stronger output.

[SAMPLE TEMPLATE]
Hi [Manager's name],

I'd like to enroll in a professional communication coaching program through a company called Speak Fluent. They provide 1:1 virtual sessions with a registered speech therapist who builds a personalized training plan based on an individual assessment.

They've worked with professionals from companies like Scotiabank, Microsoft, and TELUS to improve communication clarity and confidence at work.

Some goal areas relevant to my role:• [e.g. Speaking more clearly in meetings / reducing filler words / structuring ideas more concisely]

My coach will work with me on practical skills I can apply directly in my day-to-day work. The program is fully virtual and flexible around my schedule.

The cost is [$ amount]. You can learn more about their services here: https://www.speakfluent.ca/ 

I'm happy to share what I learn with the team, and I can provide a formal program proposal if that helps with the approval process.

Thanks,
[Your name]

Documents we provide

Detailed invoice

After payment, we issue a detailed paid invoice with your name, company, program description, and cost. Most learning budgets accept this directly.

Program proposal

If your company needs formal approval before you start, we can prepare a written proposal with your goal areas, session schedule, and recommended package. Email us at info@speakfluent.ca to request one.

Certificate of completion

When your program ends, we can send a certificate with your name, date, and program details. Available on request.

Insurance

Covered by insurance too

Many extended health plans cover speech therapy under allied health, paramedical services, or speech-language pathology. Check your plan or ask your provider. We provide receipts formatted for insurance claims on request.

Not sure which category to look under? Try: allied health professional, paramedical services, speech therapy, or speech-language pathology.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll answer your questions, explain what a coaching program looks like for your goals, and help you figure out how to get it covered.

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Who we've worked with
Logos of companies that have partnered with Speak Fluent.
FAQ
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