Teaching You What You Want to Learn

  • Stop Wasting Time

    Online classes are great, but how often do you find one that's the perfect fit for you? Usually you need to take several courses, read a few books, or attend a variety of workshops to learn what you want to learn. That wastes time.

  • One-on-One Attention

    How about a course that is created for you and only you? Your instructor has only your needs and goals to attend to. So, you get the interaction and attention you need to learn quickly — and to practice what you've learned.

  • No Unnecessary Fluff (or Stuff)

    No more sitting through lessons you don't need or time spent on assignments that don't help you move the needle. A custom course lets you focus on the things that matter for your success.

Who's This For?

A Personalized Course is for busy professionals who don't have time to sift through all of the online learning options out there. Nor do they want to invest the time and expense in a full degree program because they either don't need all of the courses offered or can't find one that really homes in on what they want to learn.

Our students are looking to learn communication skills that will help them grow, change, and be a better individual or team player at work. Here are some examples of topics we've taught.

  • Public speaking
  • Personal branding
  • Brand development for start-ups
  • Agency operations for creative businesses
  • How to hire and communicate with a design or development firm
  • Presentation development in Microsoft PowerPoint (software and design basics training)
  • Creating powerful presentations (focused on the content and visuals as opposed to the software)
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media
  • Professional writing (for internal and external communications)
  • Remote team leadership
  • Boosting executive presence

As you can see, the topics we teach are numerous. The common thread is communication. Most people are never taught to communicate well, whether they need to do so as a leader, team member, business owner, or marketer. That's how we help.

Example Course Curriculum

Your course will be structured specifically for you. This is only an example.

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • How to use this course

    • Before We Begin... (Pre-call Questions)

  • 2

    Discovery and Course Development

    • Schedule Your Discovery Call

    • We're Preparing Your Course

    • A message from the instructor

  • 3

    Module 1: Topic Customized for You

    • Live Lesson

    • Video Lesson

    • Test Your Learning

    • Video Lesson

    • Assignment

  • 4

    Module 2: Topic Customized for You

    • Live Lesson

    • Video Lesson

    • Test Your Learning

    • Video Lesson

    • Assignment

  • 5

    Mid-course Checkpoint

    • Progress Check Meeting and Coaching Session

  • 6

    Module 3: Topic Customized for You

    • Video Lesson

    • Test Your Learning

    • Video Lesson

    • Assignment

  • 7

    Module 4: Topic Customized for You

    • Live Lesson

    • Video Lesson

    • Test Your Learning

    • Final Assignment

  • 8

    Next steps

    • Final Meeting and Coaching Session

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...

Your Instructor

Michael Piperno, MS


I teach many of our courses. Note that I may bring in another expert if your topic would be better taught by someone in my network of instructors and coaches.

About me… 

I'm a communication expert, teacher, and coach who helps individuals and teams communicate clearly, present ideas and concepts effectively, build and maintain positive and healthy business relationships, and lead with confidence. My coaching methodology is the culmination of 25 years of experience as an actor, educator, writer, communication strategist, and senior executive. 

I specialize in helping mid- to senior-level talent improve their communication skills and refine their personal brands, so they can improve their effectiveness as leaders and achieve their personal and professional goals. I work to help clients effectively convey their messages, read the room, listen well, ethically persuade, foster mutual understanding, and inspire others. I also help clinical-development teams prepare for high-stakes regulatory presentations and Q&A sessions. In addition, I'm a skilled advisor to teams with communication problems that impact internal dynamics and corporate culture, and to entrepreneurs who want to position their companies for success. 

I have a Master of Science in strategic communication from Purdue University and bachelor’s degrees in communication studies and speech and theatre arts from Montclair State University. My communication strategy work has been recognized by the Global Awards for Healthcare Communications; the Medical, Marketing & Media (MM&M) awards; the Davey Awards; and the Communicator Awards. 

In my spare time, you can find me leading a leadership communication workshop for entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, enjoying live theatre, detailing my car, or at an amusement park riding the highest and fastest roller coaster I can find.




What's the Investment?

$2,500 – $10,000

Your investment for a custom course will range from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on the subject matter and length.

Let's Talk

Book a free discovery call today so we can discuss your goals and see if a custom course is the right fit.