ABOUT US
Empowering Professionals Through Better Communication
Transforming Communication Struggles into Strengths
We know that communicating effectively can feel overwhelming, especially when confidence is low. That’s why we’ve created solutions to help you succeed.
Meet Your Team
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Russ Peterson Jr.
Co-Founder
Russ is the co-founder and Managing Director of iSpeak, Inc., an award-winning professional development training company. With over 25 years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and author, he has delivered workshops and coaching worldwide, helping leaders and professionals build confidence, craft engaging messages, and inspire others.
Bill Kreiger
Master Instructor
Bill has over 40 years of professional speaking experience, sharing his expertise in leadership, strategy, and communication with audiences ranging from five to 1,500 across the U.S. and internationally. A former college basketball leader and nearly seven feet tall, Bill uses his unique experiences and humor to inspire leaders from companies like American Airlines, Boeing, and Dell, positively influencing generations.
Todd Zwissler
Senior Instructor
Todd's career began in retail, sparking a lifelong passion for customer service excellence that he’s carried through roles in call centers, distribution, corporate offices, and sales. With expertise in leadership development, mentoring, and professional communication, Todd has coached both domestic and international audiences, equipping future leaders with the skills they need to succeed.
Kristin Crawford
Senior Instructor
Kristin brings over 21 years of expertise in talent development and leadership, specializing in crafting transformative learning experiences that inspire and empower individuals. Known for her engaging facilitation style and dedication to driving impactful results, she partners with clients to enhance presentation skills, refine storytelling, and build confidence in communication, equipping them to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.
David Ogden
Instructor
David has been an iSpeak Certified Professional Instructor since 2015, combining his expertise and passion for communication to help students improve through workshops and coaching. With experience training business professionals, leaders, and global teams, he blends caring, direct coaching methods with actionable insights to inspire growth. David also brings 25 years of service in the Civil Air Patrol, where he attained the rank of Lt. Col. and honed his skills in leadership, mentorship, and effective communication.
Cynthia Oelkers
Master Instructor
Cynthia Oelkers has been delivering engaging keynotes since 1993, covering topics from technical fields like telephony and B2B integration to communication skills for audiences ranging from Fortune 100 CEOs to college students. Combining over 14 years in high-tech with her experience as an improv comedian, Cynthia creates keynote experiences that are insightful, relevant, and entertaining, blending humor with practical expertise to inspire and educate.
We've done this a lot...SERIOUSLY

25 Years of Experience
Professionals Transformed
Hours of Workshops Delivered
5-Star Google Reviews
Awards

Customer Reviews
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Joseph White
We’ve had iSpeak come in twice over the past two years to give training our team to enhance their skills. The training was well received and did provide different details to our folks that they have been able to add to their ‘toolbox’ and apply to their day-to-day. The iSpeak Instructors have been phenomenal during the classes.
Various Students
Great training - it really provided insight into multiple presentation structures! ~SP
Great class - I feel more confident! ~JP
Bill has a great skill for getting people to understand the information. ~LW
Bill did a great job -very engaging and informative ~AB
Great class - I feel more confident! ~JP
Bill has a great skill for getting people to understand the information. ~LW
Bill did a great job -very engaging and informative ~AB
Various Students
I thought this was a great class and extremely well delivered. Thank you. ~MK
Russ was a fabulous facilitator and coach. This course was 110% worth every minute. Highly recommend! ~KS
They really cared about helping us become better presenters, and offered us very informative feedback. ~MG
Russ was a fabulous facilitator and coach. This course was 110% worth every minute. Highly recommend! ~KS
They really cared about helping us become better presenters, and offered us very informative feedback. ~MG
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Will your future self be happy you began your journey today?
Will your future self be happy you began your journey today?