Sam Wieder is a professional speaking and marketing coach who has coached hundreds of speakers. He works with both executives who want to speak with greater confidence and impact and professionals who want to attract clients through public speaking. Active in the world of public speaking for over 30 years, Sam is a past president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Speakers Association and a former high school speech and debate coach in the National Forensic League. Understanding the influential power of language, he is a Certified Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming and has an 8-year background as a professional marketing writer. He has taught college business communication… classes, coordinated educational events for speakers, and earned recognition as a Distinguished Toastmaster in Toastmasters International. He has also presented speeches and workshops in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.