Leslie Gordon Speech, Voice, and Accents Coach in Athens, GA

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WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Now when I hear other speakers, I focus not just on WHAT they say, but HOW they say it. You have taught me to speak by listening as much as I speak!

- Kim K. | Founder, Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation

My goals were met and then some! I speak to a lot of people in my line of work and now I am more confident in what I have to say and how I say it. Leslie did a great job in providing the right depth and breadth of content so that it was easy to learn and practice. This was such a positive experience!

- L.C. | Higher education leader

I contacted Leslie to help me improve my voice for a video blog I was preparing to launch. She was sensitive to my goals and my anxieties! She designed our sessions around what I wanted to achieve for my project. She taught me new things about my voice, things that I can use in many contexts beyond my blog.

- Mark G. | Athens, GA

My son was preparing his audition for Newsies! and needed accent prep. Leslie prepared materials and samples for him and made them clear enough that I could help him study at home.

- Danielle S. | Bethesda, MD

Working with Leslie, I have enhanced my English pronunciation and I also have come to learn features of my own native language that I did not know before! She is an expert in speech sounds, intonation, and voice quality and its connection to the body. Perhaps most importantly, she is empathic with those learning from her.

- Franki M. | Milledgeville, GA (Cuba)

You are so poised and intentional with your words. You have a huge impact on the people listening!

- Workshop attendee

Leslie has helped me improve my English by showing me some of the key sounds that will make the biggest impact on my speech. She has also taught me some things about English that have changed the way I hear it, and that also helps me as I try to sound more native-like.

- Dersy B. | Perú

You are a multi-talented epic wonder of a human being! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

- Keith H. | Actor, Director & Dialect Doach

The workshop introduced me to incorporating a new mindset and breathing techniques, all of which were new to me in the public speaking space. These strategies have already begun to positively impact my confidence and delivery.

- Workshop attendee

Leslie's expertise, grounded in her linguistics background, is matched by her genuine commitment to understanding each client’s unique goals.

- T. R. , School system administrator

[My team member] has greatly improved - night and day - and I have to attribute that to your work. He’s much more confident in speaking and taking on conversations. At times, I have to simply take a back seat, which is a good thing! He’s very capable and I think he realizes that now.

-J.K., Owner, Koons Environmental Design, Inc.

The "Powerful Presentations" training breaks down the mindset, emotions, & body language that act as a barrier to being a confident speaker and provide strategies to combat the common pitfalls. I feel more confident going into presentations after Leslie's workshop.

-Workshop attendee, Kennesaw State University

Informative, inspiring, and engaging! This session gave me a better understanding of how to tailor presentations to the a specific crowd.

-Workshop attendee, University of North Georgia

Very informative, extremely beneficial for my team and a great, well-spoken coach!

-Admissions coordinator, University of North Georgia

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MEET LESLIE

When the stakes are high, speaking is not just about words; it is about presence, clarity, and confidence. That’s where Dr. Leslie Gordon comes in. She works with accomplished professionals, executives, and teams to transform the way they speak so that their expertise comes through with impact and ease.

Whether through organizational training, public speaking, or private coaching, Leslie ensures that the way you speak matches the power of what you have to say.

Leslie is a professional speaker, 2025 President of the National Speakers Association, Georgia Chapter, and a lifelong educator with expertise in languages and accents, communication, and voice.

Click Here for Leslie's Credentials

WORK WITH ME

Your voice, your edge.

I work with high-achieving professionals to elevate their voice as a tool for achieving their goals without changing who they are.

Book Leslie's Services

Organization Training

Executive Communication

Public Speaking

WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Now when I hear other speakers, I focus not just on WHAT they say, but HOW they say it. You have taught me to speak by listening as much as I speak!

- Kim K. | Founder, Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation

- L.C. | Higher education leader

My son was preparing his audition for Newsies! and needed accent prep. Leslie prepared materials and samples for him and made them clear enough that I could help him study at home.- Danielle S. | Bethesda, MD

- Franki M. | Milledgeville, GA (Cuba)

You are so poised and intentional with your words. You have a huge impact on the people listening!

- Workshop attendee

Leslie has helped me improve my English by showing me some of the key sounds that will make the biggest impact on my speech. She has also taught me some things about English that have changed the way I hear it, and that also helps me as I try to sound more native-like.- Dersy B. | Perú

You are a multi-talented epic wonder of a human being! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

- Keith H. | Actor, Director & Dialect Doach

The workshop introduced me to incorporating a new mindset and breathing techniques, all of which were new to me in the public speaking space. These strategies have already begun to positively impact my confidence and delivery.

- Workshop attendee

Leslie's expertise, grounded in her linguistics background, is matched by her genuine commitment to understanding each client’s unique goals.

- T. R. , School system administrator

[My team member] has greatly improved - night and day - and I have to attribute that to your work. He’s much more confident in speaking and taking on conversations. At times, I have to simply take a back seat, which is a good thing! He’s very capable and I think he realizes that now.

-J.K., Owner, Koons Environmental Design, Inc.

The "Powerful Presentations" training breaks down the mindset, emotions, & body language that act as a barrier to being a confident speaker and provide strategies to combat the common pitfalls. I feel more confident going into presentations after Leslie's workshop.

-Workshop attendee, Kennesaw State University

Informative, inspiring, and engaging! This session gave me a better understanding of how to tailor presentations to the a specific crowd.

-Workshop attendee, University of North Georgia

Very informative, extremely beneficial for my team and a great, well-spoken coach!

-Admissions coordinator, University of North Georgia

Subscribe for tips, tools, and first alerts!

Free Class and Workbook!

MEET LESLIE

Whether through organizational training, public speaking, or private coaching, Leslie ensures that the way you speak matches the power of what you have to say.

Leslie is a professional speaker, 2025 President of the National Speakers Association, Georgia Chapter, and a lifelong educator with expertise in languages and accents, communication, and voice.

Click Here for Leslie's Credentials

Ph.D., Georgetown University, Applied Linguistics

Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork

Member, Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)

Certified "Superior" speaker of Spanish, American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Speaker of English, Spanish, and Portuguese

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_{Your voice, your edge.}

_{I work with high-achieving professionals to elevate their voice as a tool for achieving their goals without changing who they are.}

My son was preparing his audition for Newsies! and needed accent prep. Leslie prepared materials and samples for him and made them clear enough that I could help him study at home.

- Danielle S. | Bethesda, MD

Leslie has helped me improve my English by showing me some of the key sounds that will make the biggest impact on my speech. She has also taught me some things about English that have changed the way I hear it, and that also helps me as I try to sound more native-like.

- Dersy B. | Perú