• Speaking for Success, my proprietary public speaking program, has taken the most reluctant from fearful to confident.

    Years of study and practice led to development of my instructional formula that simultaneously focuses on content and delivery, helping everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals up their game.

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  • The three tells in all forms of communication include something about the messenger, something about the audience, and something about the message.

    Together, we’ll develop a strategy that ensures your intended message is the message received.

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Public Speaking & Communication Programs

“Lorraine Ranalli appreciates not just the utility of speaking in public, but also the anxiety that comes with it. She has a complete understanding of what it requires to make an impact through speech.”
— Alexander P, former student

  • SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS

    Overcome nervousness and instill confidence through this high-energy workshop. Focus is placed on first impressions, body language and vocal variety, the importance of strong listening skills, and presentation organization.

  • COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

    Heighten self-awareness to interact more effectively in the preferred communication style of others. This program focuses on the 5 Cs of effective communication, as well as listening strategies and teamwork applications.

  • BUSINESS WRITING THAT WORKS

    Discover the difference in your organization (and bottom line) when written communication is clear, concise, correct, complete, and courteous. Get the entire staff in the habit of communicating effectively.

  • TAILORED WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

    Your organization is unique, so let’s customize a communication program that meets your needs, aligns with your culture, and remains within your budget. From a comprehensive change management program to a motivational seminar, and anything in-between, we’ll identify specific areas of concern, and then design a practical solution that gets your team enthusiastically rowing in the same direction.

Keynote Speaker & Emcee

Serve up some motivation sprinkled with a little humor and a doggie bag of practical takeaways at your next corporate affair. Connect with me to schedule a tailored keynote presentation, breakout session, workshop, or mistress of ceremonies.

“If you’re looking for a sharp, witty, creative person to support your business in person, writing, or on audio or video, you really need to talk with Lorraine Ranalli. Her perseverance is legendary, her enthusiasm unmatched. Just look at the breadth of her background and you’ll see why she’s so qualified to write or talk on your behalf.”
— Charlie S, CMO

  • THE GENIUS OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP

    Servant leadership has been touted as the style to emulate. Discover how and why, and be motivated to lead with courage!

  • IMPACT: DELIVER EFFECTIVE, MEANINGFUL, AND MEMORABLE PRESENTATIONS

    Based on my book of the same title, you will be inspired to take your presentations to the next level and to capitalize on public speaking opportunities.

  • GRAVY WARS—FROM CULTURAL COOKBOOK TO COOPERATIVVE MARKETING

    How flexible is your marketing strategy? Recognize and embrace promotional opportunities associated with your product or service.

“Most employers are looking for people with written communication, oral communication, team building, and leadership skills. ”
— Jeff Weiner, Executive Chairman and former CEO, LinkedIn

Books

  • IMPACT: DELIVER EFFECTIVE, MEANINGFUL, AND MEMORABLE PRESENTATIONS

    Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations is a reference book for the communicator’s toolbox. A compilation of some 200 public speaking tips is organized into ten chapters, each representing an element of the speechmaking process.

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  • GRAVY WARS | SOUTH PHILLY FOODS, FEUDS & ATTYTUDES

    From the city that brought us Rocky, cheese steaks, and soft pretzels, comes Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes, a humorous narrative about the Italian American culture. Laugh out loud as you read the truth about Italian traditions and superstitions, and discover a slew of scrumptious original recipes that will help you win your own kitchen competitions. Best-selling Author Lisa Scottoline calls Gravy Wars "Charming and heartwarming, and an authentic echo of growing up Italian-American. Ranalli is the real deal, and it shows!"

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LA FAMIGLIA

La Famiglia, a series of one act plays, is a fast-paced, funny look into a family of highly charged, strong, yet loving personalities and their frequently outlandish behavior. Family dynamics and stereotypical Italian American idiosyncrasies are brought to life through this trilogy of one-act plays that reveal moment-in-time scenarios based on the humorous book, Gravy Wars

Connect

You and your team can present with confidence and enjoy speaking in public! Connect with me, and let’s schedule a free consultation.

About

My professional communications journey began behind a microphone as a personality and news reporter for several Philadelphia radio and TV stations. I transitioned from studio broadcaster to public speaker by immersing myself in study and training, and then sought to help others hone their craft by teaching Public Speaking as a college adjunct and corporate trainer. Hundreds of students at various stages in professional development have credited my Speaking for Success and companion softs skills programs with helping them build confidence and exude credibility. The confluence of my experiences led to Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations, a valuable resource for presenters of every level. I have and continue to ghostwrite business books for busy professionals. I first gained notoriety as an author with my humorous tome Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes. La Famiglia, a comedic stage show, is a spinoff of Gravy Wars. It began as a compilation of one-act plays, and I continue to write and refresh the show, which has run in several Philadelphia-area community theatres. My goal is to bring La Famiglia to stages across the country, so connect with me to inquire about script rental.

  • "As a client of mine and having attended some of her speaking engagements, I am very comfortable saying that Lorraine is not only articulate but brings energy, commitment, intelligence, and a sense of humor to all of her projects. I would not hesitate to recommend her coaching and educational services to any client of mine."

    — Adam Garson, IP Attorney, Lipton Weinberger & Husick

  • "Ms. Ranalli's excellent public speaking instruction has helped me tremendously to overcome my lifelong fear of speaking in front of a crowd. Her natural teaching ability, awesome sense of humor, and excellent public speaking techniques have remained with me beyond the classroom and are truly instrumental in my current role as a social work therapist."

    — Donnalee Mintz, MSS, LSW

  • "Lorraine’s communications training was interactive, fun, and impactful! She relates well to any audience!"

    — Laura Kasper, Founder & CEO, Monarch Staffing

  • "Lorraine’s Public Speaking class was one of the most helpful classes I've taken. By using her tips and techniques, I vastly improved my confidence level and ability to present projects and speak at networking events."

    — Barbara Curtis, marketing professional, former student

  • "Ms. Ranalli taught me practical and effective approaches to organizing and presenting information. She encouraged critical thinking and provided a platform for students to present a wide variety of topics in a world where political correctness censors and erodes our ability to share differing perspectives, especially when unpopular or unpleasant."

    — W. Chris Zang, former student

  • "Lorraine was incredible to work with, she's passionate, reliable, inspiring and innovative. I don't have the words to describe what an amazing impact her many talents had on the start of my new business (but Lorraine would)! Her writing skills and marketing strategies are exceptional. She helped transform my website into a clear, concise and creative read. She also motivated me to conquer my fears of public speaking and gave me the confidence boost I needed to nail a presentation! Highly recommend working with her."

    — Francesca Santacroce, Owner/Director, Serenity Behavioral Health

  • "Lorraine Ranalli is one of the most naturally gifted and hardest working people out of the hundreds with whom I have directly worked. Her instincts are excellent and is a consummate professional in every circumstance in which we have worked together. I have turned to her as a business counselor and trusted her recommendations. She is tenacious when the situation requires it, consistent, amiable and lets prudence govern all things. I have sought her skills many times over these years and certainly plan to continue doing so."

    — Matthew Pinto, Founder/President Emeritus, Ascension Press

  • "Lorraine is masterful when it comes to the written word. Her latest book, Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations, is full of tips for not only the novice speaker, but for experienced orators as well. Small enough to fit in a handbag or backpack, I carry this little gem with me at all times. I’ve known Lorraine long before her book, GRAY WARS and her hysterical play, LA FAMIGLIA, and I can tell you, without question, that she is one of the most reliable, professional, creative, and giving people that I know. I go to Lorraine when I need guidance with my writing. More importantly, I can go to Lorraine when I am grappling with a professional dilemma. She always has the answer and will give it to you in an honest and compassionate manner."

    — Andrea Mower, Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, AO North America

  • "Lorraine is excellent in communications and marketing. She is well rounded in her experience and as a result brings out-of-the-box thinking and creativity to her role. Lorraine is a team player who collaborates cross functionally to produce the best work product for the organization and the team. Lorraine shows leadership in her interactions with all levels of the organization."

    — Cecelia Gerard, SPHR

  • "Lorraine is a passionate entrepreneur, an excellent writer, creator, and project manager. She is detail oriented, self-motivated, and completely trustworthy. I enjoyed working directly with her as a consultant for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. I quickly learned that Lorraine devotes no less than 100% to every project she attempts and achieves great results from those efforts."

    — Jo Anna Brune, Consultant

  • "When it comes to working on a project, large or small, Lorraine Ranalli is one of the most passionate people that I have ever met! Always with a smile, Lorraine gives 110% high quality effort with an endless amount of energy. There is no quit in Lorraine! It is a great pleasure to work with her!"

    — John DeStefano, Owner, American Picture Framing Inc.

  • "Ridiculously efficient is the perfect phrase to describe Lorraine. I’ve had the great pleasure of working directly with her on various brand development projects. Above all, I am continuously impressed with her enthusiasm, her approach, and her humor. Lorraine is the type of individual that makes her coworkers excited to go to work each day."

    — Libby Parks, Creative & Digital Designer

  • "I’ve had the pleasure to work with Lorraine Ranalli on a variety of successful projects. She has an amazing ability to convey her thoughts and ideas allowing co-workers to know exactly what is expected. Lorraine is an excellent manager who uses her communication skills to streamline the work process and meet deadlines while eliminating stress on her team. She is a talented writer, speaker and marketing strategist. In addition to her many professional qualifications Lorraine is respectful and considerate which instills loyalty in myself and others."

    — Susanne Williams, Graphic Designer