Summerfield

Our Story

Summerfield Oratory Academy was founded on a simple idea: powerful speaking is a learnable skill. We combine deliberate practice, honest feedback, and practical frameworks to accelerate your growth—no theatrics, no fluff.

From boardrooms to broadcast studios, our coaches have shaped talks that move markets and minds. The craft is teachable; the courage grows with reps. We build both.

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Mission & Approach

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Values In Practice

Clarity before charisma

We teach structure, evidence, and purposeful language—charisma becomes a byproduct of clarity.

Kind candor

Feedback should be precise and humane. We challenge the work, not the person.

Practice that sticks

Short, frequent drills beat occasional marathons. We design reps that transfer to real moments.

Accessible excellence

Great speaking belongs to everyone. Our tools work across accents, cultures, and contexts.

Team

Our facilitators are seasoned coaches who have prepared founders, managers, and analysts for high-stakes communication. We value clarity, humility, and continuous improvement.

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Ava Summerfield

Head Coach — Narrative and Delivery

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Jonah Reid

Practice Design — High-Pressure Drills

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River Chen

Feedback Systems — Behavioral Signals

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