Minna Taylor

Teaches at Energize Your Voice

Minna Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Energize Your Voice (.net), a NYC based communication coaching company. Founded on the principle of balancing play and practicality, EYV empowers individuals and professionals in the areas of presentation skills, public speaking, and accent reduction.

(43 Reviews)

Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Reviewed by Elise D. on 7/30/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 2/28/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 2/28/2018
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Reviewed by Jerome F. on 2/20/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 2/18/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Anonymous review on 2/9/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Anonymous review on 2/2/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Abdelhakim E. on 2/2/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Thalita C. on 2/2/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Yuan L. on 2/2/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Reviewed by Nikita A. on 2/1/2018

The instructor was very informative and knowledgeable. I thought she was going to talk about power poses and some other nonsense. Instead, she has an academic but pragmatic and accessible program that really opened up my ideas of how we present ourselves. The group exercises were fantastic. They take you out of your comfort zone and help you see your interactions in a different light. The feedback from the class is enlightening and a rare chance to have strangers critique you in a friendly and non-hostile manner. Keep low expectations, curb your ebarrassment, bring a positive attitude, pay attention to all of her comments and take notes! It was fun, well-structured, and well-paced. I can’t recommend this class enough if you are looking to take steps to break out of your shell or if you are interested in getting direct feedback on how you come off to people. Would take again!
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Anonymous review on 1/26/2018

I would recommend this class to anyone looking to get out of their comfort zone and become a confident speaker. Minna is a down to earth professional, thoughtful, smart and honest. Good for native and nonnative speakers of English. I personally gained practical experience to use my voice at its full potential. Now, I know how to prepare and perform well for public speaking, interviews and daily interactions.
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 1/26/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Reviewed by Alison C. on 1/25/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Reviewed by Evelyn G. on 1/25/2018
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 1/25/2018
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Marzia G. on 12/19/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Anonymous review on 12/16/2017

The course was well-structured, and the instructor was knowledgeable and personable. Throughout the course, you will be provided with meaningful feedback on ways on how to improve your articulation and diction.
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Belkis Morel S. on 12/6/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Nina D. on 12/6/2017

I hadn't expected that, but I actually discovered a lot of new information about the way sounds are pronounced! Fun and entertaining, two hours just flew by. Thank you, Minna!
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Reviewed by Tiffany M. on 11/20/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Karina G. on 11/10/2017

I loved it was an amazing experience. Willing to repeat it in December
SPARK a better first impression

Reviewed by Sebastiano A. on 10/4/2017
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Anonymous review on 9/25/2017

Minna is a great teacher - very knowledgeable, very qualified. Best of all - she made the class fun!
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Lisa K. on 9/19/2017
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 8/23/2017
SPARK a better first impression

Anonymous review on 8/1/2017
Brand Essentials: The Pitch

Reviewed by Liz P. on 7/28/2017

Really great energy to the class with Minna and lot's of great skills that are already paying off in my communications. Would absolutely do this again and recommend it to anyone looking to more clearly and compellingly and originally articulate their professional goals.
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Reviewed by Debbie M. on 6/27/2017
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Anonymous review on 6/26/2017

I found the breathing exercises and vocal exercises to be very helpful. The portions of the class with those exercises leading up to the actual speaking portion helped to ease into speaking, so I didn't feel as much pressure or felt as anxious as I have been in other public speaking workshops. Great class!
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Anonymous review on 5/21/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Andrea S. on 5/7/2017

This class was excellent and helped so much with my speech and NY accent! The teacher was amazing and gave us all the individual attention necessary in order to ensure that we progressed. Highly recommend this class and any others taught by this instructor!!
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Chafika K. on 5/4/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Anonymous review on 5/4/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Andrea Suriano on 5/3/2017

I enjoyed working through all of the various exercises and the material is presented in a fun and fresh manner. Also, even though it was a group class the instructor took the time to work one on one with each and every one of us. Unlike most classes this class was small enough to still have that personalized feel. Have already improved significantly in my speech from only one class and can't wait to start practicing! Minna was an excellent instructor!!
SPARK a better first impression

Reviewed by Katlego M. on 4/27/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by SILMO B. on 4/10/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Colleen C. on 4/8/2017

This class was exceptional! It helped me learn about breathing correctly and the basics of speech using vowels and consonants properly. It is a great class for anyone looking to speak clearer or correct accents.
Brand Essentials: The Pitch

Reviewed by Sogdiana I. on 3/13/2017
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Reviewed by mary z. on 3/12/2017
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Lina Mayorga on 3/7/2017

Great class. You really have to use muscles that you don't generally use to speak and this can change your accent.
Enhance Your Speech: An Intro to Accent Reduction

Reviewed by Susan G. on 3/7/2017
Breath, Body, Brain: Voice, Yoga and Public Speaking

Anonymous review on 2/21/2017