Posture
What Is the Credibility Code?
In The Credibility Code, author Cara Hale Alter identifies 25 specific “codes of conduct”—for posture, gestures, vocal skills, eye contact, and more—that influence the perception of credibility. Including…
For professionals at every level, The Credibility Code makes credibility tangible, actionable, and within reach.
- how literally keeping a level head empowers you
- why the “gesture box” is the place to be
- how to speak with optimal volume (or risk being merely adequate)
- what the rules for eye contact are and why duration matters
- what the classic “tells” of nervousness and intimidation include—and how to overcome them
- how speech fillers, self-commenting, “uptalk,” and other common habits can derail one’s image
- how to balance authority and approachability
For professionals at every level, The Credibility Code makes credibility tangible, actionable, and within reach.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE AT SPEECHSKILLS?
Live Courses
Our live workshops and seminars combine content-rich information with hands-on skill building. Whether for a small internal team or a large international conference, our expert trainers can travel to your location to provide interactive, personalized training options. LEARN MORE →
Open Enrollment Workshops
For individuals interested in live small-group workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area, the schedule of upcoming programs can be found here. LEARN MORE →
Online Training
In 25+ video lessons, Cara Hale Alter expands upon the core concepts from her book The Credibility Code – complete with behavior demos, skill drills, practice ideas, worksheets, and self-assessment tools – to give you a comprehensive self-study guide to cultivating your personal presence. LEARN MORE →
The Credibility Code Online Training
In 20+ video lessons, Cara Hale Alter breaks down the core concepts from her book The Credibility Code – complete with behavior demos, skill drills, practice ideas, worksheets, and self-assessment tools – to give you a comprehensive self-study guide to cultivating your personal presence. LEARN MORE →
Books & Games
In her book The Credibility Code, Cara Hale Alter outlines the specific “codes of conduct” that influence the perception of credibility. Additionally, our boxed set of SpeechSkills SoundBites cards provides an effective practice session in a box by combining fun with skill building. LEARN MORE →
One-on-one Coaching
Whether you want to increase your overall skill level or prepare for an upcoming event, one of our highly qualified SpeechSkills trainers can provide personalized coaching in hourly sessions via video chat or onsite in our San Francisco office. LEARN MORE →
Keynotes
With a focus on leadership presence and projecting credibility, Cara Hale Alter’s keynote presentations provide the perfect blend of substantive material and tangible takeaways, delivered in a playful, energetic style. LEARN MORE →
Train the Trainer Program
Our Train The Trainer certification enables corporate trainers and independent coaches to facilitate the SpeechSkills 1.5-day “Projecting Credibility and Confidence” workshop and provide one-on-one coaching support using SpeechSkills’ materials and methodologies. LEARN MORE →