A BREATHE System to control violence in the classroom.

Dr. Ralph Hillman

"It's not WHAT you say, It's HOW you say it"

Dr. Ralph Hillman works with people from all walks of life, and helps them to better communicate with one another, enrich their own lives, and enrich the lives of those around them. Dr. Hillman increases personal effectiveness and credibility, through the sound qualities of voice.

Since immediate stereotypes about credibility are formed, regardless of the speaker's intent, it is exceedingly important that the speaker's credibility be immediate and unwaivering. Dr. Hillman advises his clients of the appropriate vocal sounds to parallel the words used and intent desired. This increases his clients' effectiveness and limits misunderstandings between his clients and their audience, since the words spoken, and the way the words sound, match the client's intent.

Dr. Hillman's projection technique also increases credibility, by allowing others to fully believe what his clients say. This creates added trust between his clients and their audience, and encourages friendship and love.

Since people are often their own worst critic, Dr. Hillman also helps clients to gain greater confidence through the sound of their own voice. As Dr. Hillman says, "Work with me, and you will never cringe at the sound of your own voice on the answering machine! Neither will the people who get your message!"

The newest program which Dr. Hillman is currently presenting is entitled The BREATHE System. A system designed to help classroom teachers train their students to reduce anger, control potential violence and raise test scores. Program works well for normal adults, too.

With a BA and MA from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. from Penn State, Dr. Hillman has worn seven professional hats:

Keynote Speaker - conventions, retreats, banquets
Seminar Trainer - media, government, corporations, associations
Voice Coach - mentoring individuals to improve/change behaviors
Communication Consultant - growing companies
College Professor - Voice & Diction, Oral Reader & Public Speaking
Facilitator - group decision making, and goal setting
Author - Work For Your Voice, Communication Strategies, and Delivering Dynamic Presentations: Using Your Voice And Body For Impact as part of THE SPEAKER’S LIBRARY published by Allyn and Bacon, 1999, and he's a perfectly good storyteller, too!

In August 1993, Dr. Hillman was the opening Keynote Speaker for Toastmasters International in Toronto. They invited him back for a concurrent session in Chicago in 1999.

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As a leading authority on voice, delivery, and presentation styles, Dr. Hillman has authored several books and tapes. Click here for more details!

Dr. Hillman and his wife, Sue, provide foster care for newborns who are in the process of being adopted. They have provided care for 79, so far.

"I also deeply admire everything you do for foster children. It takes a strong-hearted and loving individual to do what you do over and over again."
Ryan Smith