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Learn from a library of self-guided courses to build your communication confidence using simple methods and immediately implementable techniques.
By popular request, the first course is on job interview prep. As a former top hiring manager for a Fortune 100 company, Louis designed the course to help any applicant stand out from the crowd.

Corporate Training
Louis travels the country, partnering with companies like Salesforce & TIAA to deliver custom, interactive trainings to their teams.
In addition to large group trainings, Louis also leads small group coaching sessions and partners with corporations to offer 1:1 coaching to select employees.

1:1 Coaching
Work with Louis 1:1 to improve your communication skills and pursue your goals. Common topics include:
TOPICS INCLUDE:
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Job interviews
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Sales and client management
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Giving and receiving feedback
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Presentations
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Public speaking
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Executive presence
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Discussing sensitive topics
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Improving small talk
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Boasting about accomplishments without bragging
Training that works for you
Communication coaching for sales, account management and professional development.
What's it like working with Louis?
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How conversation coaching can help you
Build the skills to speak in public and in front of groups.

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Land your dream job
I got THE job, and not only did I get THE job, but I got a huge promotion along with it! Working with Louis really fine tuned how I answered interview questions to tell a story, along with selling myself.
- Tiffany G

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Negotiate successfully
I'm usually confident, but I fall to pieces in a negotiation. Louis gave me actionable pointers to ask for the salary I deserved, from identifying my value to settling on a number and making the ask.
- Jamie P.

How did Louis help you?
Learn at your own pace with courses
Need to land the job tomorrow?
We've got you covered with the templates and worksheets from the course now available for download! Including templates for your cover letter, application follow-up, and after the interview, and worksheets for talking about yourself, answering common interview questions, and telling effective stories.
Coaching works!
What would Louis do
"I have been fortunate enough to work with Louis for a couple of years and I attribute so much of my professional growth to him! Working with Louis is the perfect balance of challenging and rewarding. There are so many scenarios where i think "WWLD" (What would Louis do!?")
Kacee W
Definitely your guy
"If you're someone who struggles to assert yourself, is shy and wants to be less of it, or has totally forgotten how to interact with other human beings - Louis is definitely your guy."
Lindsey O
Clarity and Confidence
"My performance increases every time I book with Louis. He helps me with my wording, clarity and confidence to have a better conversation time after time. In a world full of robots, he shows you how to be a real human."
Kevin T
On the path to success
"What I've experienced in my two sessions with Louis is someone who's A: In your corner, congenial and extremely welcoming and B: The epitome of a professional who knows how to clearly guide you on a path towards success."
Dan B
Found confidence
"Louis was key to me finding the confidence to finally follow the path I wanted to be on."
Jamie P
Made the difference
"I got the job and not only did I get THE job, but I got a huge promotion along with it. Working with Louis really fine tuned how I answered interview questions to tell a story, along with selling myself. It truly made all the difference."
Tiffany G

MEET THE FOUNDER
Louis Melendez
Communication coach Louis Melendez helps people find the words to get what they want — whether it’s a new job, promotion, closed deal or improved relationship. After selling millions in digital ads at Yelp and raising millions more for charity at Charitybuzz, Louis founded Have Better Conversations to teach others how to successfully negotiate and communicate in their professional and personal lives.

Your first 30 minutes with a coach are always free. We'll identify the challenges you're facing and work on practical techniques that you can start using immediately.
Your coach will help you identify the key outcomes you need for success and the steps that will get you there.
Whether you are preparing for a 1:1 negotiation or presenting to a crowd of 500, we will help you build the skills you need to find the words and deliver them effectively.