We meet every other week to talk, vent, brainstorm, troubleshoot, network, get motivated, hold each other accountable, encourage collaborations, learn from guest speakers and industry experts, and build our businesses. 

We interact in our private community to share resources, discuss the latest research and training techniques, get feedback on our marketing materials, and talk about anything related to accents, dialects, and pronunciation.

Materials Library:  Get access our comprehensive library of ready-to-use materials covering all essential aspects of American English that will save you countless hours of preparation time.

Access downloadable PDFs and audio lessons to share with your students that easily adapt to in-person or online teaching environments. Keep students motivated and actively participating in their speech improvement, with the same materials that have produced exceptional results as reported by ESL teachers and accent coaches worldwide.

Speech Pathologists! All of the Speech Coach Collective live sessions/workshops are available for Professional Development or Continuing Education hours. You just need to send me an email with the name of the session, the date that you watched it (so I can verify completion from my end), and your name as you would like it to appear on the certificate of completion.

Please note: These are NOT ASHA CEUs (registering each workshop with ASHA would be too time-consuming right now). Read this blog post to learn the difference between ASHA CEUs and PD hours: 

Just FYI, I personally use PD hours to maintain my CCCs and have since 2015 when I realized that we don't actually NEED to use ASHA CEUs.

I don't pay for the registry, I just keep track of my own hours and save all of my certificates. I was audited once (strangely enough the first year that I decided not to pay the CE registry,, hmmmmm) and it is very easy to send the certificates. Just check with your state board for any specific requirements.

Live Meetings Every Other Week

Check out our upcoming LIVE events here!

We meet every other week to talk, vent, brainstorm, troubleshoot, network, get motivated, hold each other accountable, encourage collaborations, learn from guest speakers and industry experts, etc.  

You can ask questions, get feedback on your teaching or marketing, or troubleshoot any problems that you’re having.  We can also just talk about speech stuff or blocks that you are facing in your business.

_{^{NOTE TO SLPs ABOUT EARNING CE HOURS and professional development hours for accent reduction:  Although these live sessions are not approved for earning ASHA CEUs, we do document attendance and will provide a certificate of attendance on request, so you can use these sessions to earn Professional Development or CE hours.  Learn about the difference between ASHA CEUs and CMHs here.}}

You'll also get access to an extensive library of past sessions, so you can review and learn at your own pace.

In recent sessions we have covered:

• Using ChatGPT and Open AI for marketing and teaching
• Listening practice and mock assessments to improve our evaluation skills
• How to teach rhythm and intonation of the American accent
• The 5 questions you must ask your accountant when starting an online business or side hustle
• Refining your target audience to stand out from the crowd and charge higher rates
• How to film, edit, and create promo videos on a tight budget
• Should you post rates on your website?
• Is there such a thing as too much feedback?
• Systems to run your business more efficiently
• Using Instagram and TikTok to find new students
• Creative ways (beyond private sessions) to increase revenue and grow your business. 
• What you REALLY need on your website when you are just starting out
• What to consider when working with a student with a very mild accent (i.e. you don't think they need your services)
• Template for a perfect Sales Page
• Crafting emails that get engagement and make sales
• Optimizing your email welcome sequences
• What to do with students/clients who just want to talk (and not work on sounds or anything specific)
• Affiliates as an extra stream of income
• How to ask for testimonials without making it awkward
• Improving client retention
• How to easily create an email video course
• How offering long-term support benefits our students AND our business

And so much more...

Replays are available and all students may submit questions whether they attend live or not.

Private Community

Expand your knowledge, improve your coaching techniques, or simply connect with like-minded professionals.  We invite you to join the conversation and benefit from the collective wisdom and experience of our community.

The Accent Channel Practice Libraries

Instructor tutorials on how to teach rhythm, intonation, and every sound of American English PLUS over 325 ready-to-use materials that will save you countless hours of preparation time. Downloadable PDFs and audio lessons easily adapt to all teaching environments and keep students motivated and actively participating in their speech improvement, with exceptional results reported by ESL teachers and accent coaches worldwide.

Immediate Access to All Content

At The Speech Coach Collective, we understand the challenges faced by speech coaches and accent and dialect teachers when it comes to finding new clients and promoting their services effectively. That's why we've created a dynamic community where you can gain the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in this competitive field. 

Join us as we dive deep into the world of marketing to discover proven techniques to effectively reach your target audience, create compelling content, and establish a strong online presence. From social media marketing to building an email list, we cover a wide range of topics to help you find more students and grow your business.

If you're passionate about helping speakers master the art of effective communication, our resources will help you become a well-rounded and highly skilled instructor.  Get expert info on a wide range of topics, including speech and voice exercises, accent training strategies, dialect analysis, ideas for session activities and homework, professional development for accent modification, and much more.

We believe that effective communication is a vital skill that can transform lives, and we're here to equip you with the tools you need to elevate your coaching abilities and deliver exceptional results to your students. 

Meet Jessica Kijowski, MS, CCC-SLP, the creator of The Speech Coach Collective.

I'm an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over two decades of experience specializing in accents, dialects, and pronunciation. I've had the pleasure of working with some truly amazing speakers! From award-winning actors and models to executives, lawyers, diplomats, and professional voice users – you name it, I've seen it all.

In 2014, I started my own accent training private practice from scratch.  This firsthand experience has given me valuable insights into the excitement and challenges of building a business in this exciting field.

I'm not only dedicated to working with students; I also train teachers to master accents and pronunciation. By empowering teachers with these skills, they can build their own speech coaching businesses or side hustles, transforming the lives of their own students. I firmly believe that there are countless individuals out there seeking dedicated accent instructors to overcome communication obstacles that hinder their professional growth, self-esteem, and social interactions.

If you’re a teacher looking to build a business and make a difference in the lives of your own students, I'm here to support you every step of the way.  I'm excited to share every bit of my extensive experience with you inside the SCC.

Join us now and unlock a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and resources to empower your students to communicate more effectively, one word at a time.