Reviews
Speaking | Coaching | Workshops
Solving problems is what any good professional strives for. Within this charter, many take a project management approach towards mapping a pathway towards the solution. Izolda has a very unique ability to pre-work a strategy centered around effective communication. While it sounds very simple, Izolda has structured her communication style in a way that extracts the root cause of the challenge within minutes.
When it comes to finding a solution to every problem, Izolda is unmatched in her ability to help others become just as confident and effective in their own methods of communication. She’s a powerhouse in her space. -Christopher Morga, CCPC
Speaking
It is not easy to capture and hold the attention of college students but Izolda Trakhtenberg has a real gift for meeting people where they are. Through a variety of presentations, Izolda challenged students to see things from new perspectives, empowering them to take chances and be bold. She is energetic, creative, and most importantly, passionate about her work. Simply put, a real treasure. -Terry Hofmann, Director of Spiritual Life, Curry College
Izolda is one of the most amazing, transformative educators I have encountered in my career. She immediately fosters safe space, offers stimulating exercises and meaningful questions, and dives easily into even the deepest material that can literally transform lives. -Brecken Chinn, Ph.D. Director of Communications Generations Communications Centers, See full review.
Indebted to Izolda for her masterfully energizing presentation at my 2019 Denim & Diamonds Regional Women’s Retreat. The crowd was beyond engaged by Izolda’s incredibly dynamic and thoughtful presentation, leaving each of them invigorated. Bar none, the most personable, uplifting speaker who authentically connects with the audience and whom I sincerely recommend for any group or organization! -Regina Cook, Innovative Business Development Consultant – Awarded Training Specialist – Educational Management
I highly recommend Izolda to companies who are interested in planning team-building exercises for their staff or providing training on effective communication techniques to their employees. Your staff members will have fun while they learn and they will incorporate the tools Izolda teaches them into their professional lives. Thank you, Izolda!–Laura G. Duncan, Of Counsel, Fait & Di Lima, LLP, Adjunct Professor Hood College Graduate Business School, See full review.
I first met Izolda at a weekend group choral workshop about 14 years ago. Her clear and relatable teaching style immediately resonated with me. Over the subsequent years I took a few lessons with her and she provided me with multiple things that stuck:
Technique and range – the voice is an instrument like any other that has to be practiced and developed. She provided the means to practice and develop it in the range that worked for me.
Queues and exercises – she had numerous queues that were easy to implement and remember that made my voice feel more powerful, steady, and filled with emotion. Things like what to do with facial muscles, breathing, the rest of my body, and where to look/focus.
Story – she provided numerous anecdotes about people, singers, their journeys, colorful situations, song writers, and the meanings behind song that helped me to find passion and joy in every song.
I had been contemplating auditioning for a prominent local chorus for many years, but had been putting it off due to life commitments and lack of confidence. Over the past few years I had been practicing by doing karaoke and singing in the shower (using some of what I learned from Izolda), but felt that my technique still needed work and I didn’t yet feel confident enough to audition.
I finally built up the courage to do so just, and I instinctually knew that I needed to talk with Izolda for advice and coaching, as it had been a couple of years since our last lesson. So we met, and she provided me with support and confidence as well as coaching in all of the above categories. I auditioned 48 hours later, and made it in! During that time she sent me kind, thoughtful, and encouraging messages, helped me to stay calm, and responded to a few panicky questions from me.:). Thank you Izolda for all your help! -Eric Manas
Coaching
Izolda certainly has a gift! She is able to break concepts down into simple relatable techniques that just click! I can’t thank her enough for always providing a safe space to share my thoughts, feelings, and concerns with. She has certainly been able to open me up to perform at my fullest capacity. She is a very creative intellectual and I am looking forward to continuing to work with her. –Miranda Brooks, RDH, BSDH, Executive Coach/ Consultant at Fortune Practice ManagementBy the end, our participants understood their roles as future leaders and the needs of the people that follow them. It was a fantastic experience. -Sierra Curry, Program Coordinator for CreativeWorks at Joe’s Movement Emporium, See full review.
Izolda is a great communicator and an excellent teacher … She helped me to make the presentation engaging, informative, and scientifically correct. It was a success. -Valentina Aquila Assistant Professor, American University, See full review.
Izolda Trakhtenberg is a natural teacher and facilitator. Her enthusiasm is contagious, she knows her stuff, and she creates a warm and welcoming space for self-discovery and group interaction. -Laura Bonkosky, Co-founder, Greenbelt Unplugged
Workshop Reviews
Izolda makes your creativity bubble to the surface without much effort. I would recommend this workshop to anyone interested in increasing creativity ….-T. White, workshop participant See full review.
I left Izolda Trakhtenberg’s workshop feeling inspired and excited. This dynamic teacher makes learning joyful with enchanting lessons that stay with you long after the session ends. -Carolee Noury, Maryland Writers’ Association Board Member, See full review.
Izolda’s fast-paced workshop was entertaining, engaging, and inspiring. Jennifer Bort Yacovissi, President, Maryland Writers’ Association Annapolis Chapter, See full review.
