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Free Communication Consultation
A 30-minute Zoom call with Mike Acker. You talk through your goals and challenges, and you leave with a clear next step.
- Price
- Free
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Where
- Zoom
- When
- Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, plus Thursday evenings
- Who it's for
- Professionals who want private coaching or aren't sure which option fits
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Private coaching
Uplevel Speaking Academy
Private communication coaching with a set of milestones, weekly office hours, and a weekly small group with Mike. Choose the Performance, Executive, or Thought Leadership Track.
- Price
- Depends on the track. Mike walks you through the options on your consultation.
- Length
- A full year of access. Most members finish the core program in about 90 days.
- Where
- Online, with optional in-person intensives in Austin
- Guarantee
- Do the work and we'll keep coaching you for free until you see measurable improvement.
Monthly coaching
Speaking Catalyst
Ongoing coaching with a personal coach twice a month and live group practice three times a week. Join online in about two minutes.
- Price
- $250 a month, or $2,700 a year
- Includes
- Two 30-minute coaching sessions a month and 30-minute Practice Labs led by Mike
- When
- Practice Labs run Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Central
- Where
- Online
- Terms
- No sign-up cost, cancel anytime, 30-day money-back guarantee
In Austin
Uplevel Nights
A one-hour public speaking workshop. You learn one skill, practice it with a partner, and get feedback before you leave. Beginners are welcome.
- Price
- $29 a night, or join a four-night series
- When
- Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central
- Where
- Uplevel Training Center, 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Building F, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746