Dr. Renea Skelton
Certified Communication Coach
About
Most people I work with aren't bad communicators. They're actually very self-aware. They know exactly what they want to say - just not in the moment when it actually matters.
So they overthink it. They replay the conversation in the shower. They say it softer than they meant to. Or they say nothing at all and spend the next three days annoyed about it.
Sound familiar?
I'm Dr. Renea Skelton - communication expert, organizational leadership PhD, Air Force veteran, and the person who's going to help you stop winging it.
This isn't about scripts. It's not about becoming someone you're not. You don't need a personality transplant - you need to feel solid in your own voice.
I work with people on real situations. The conversation you've been putting off. The thing you keep saying wrong. The moment you freeze when you should speak. We fix that.
My approach is direct, practical, and zero fluff. I'll meet you where you are - but I'm not going to let you stay stuck there.
You know what you want to say. Let's make sure you actually say it.
Packages
True Colors Assessment + Private Review
The assessment plus a private 1:1 review - so you don’t just get your results. You understand what they mean and how to use them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of communication do you help with?
Anything that involves expressing yourself.
That could be speaking up, setting boundaries, handling uncomfortable conversations, or just feeling more confident saying what you mean day-to-day.
What happens in a session?
We focus on real situations from your life.
You bring what’s coming up (or what didn’t go how you wanted), and we work through what’s getting in your way and how you want to handle it differently.
Do you give scripts or tell me exactly what to say?
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I don’t do cookie-cutter coaching. You’re not a template, so I don’t treat you like one. Everything we do is tailored to your patterns, your communication style, your stress response, and the things that keep tripping you up. I’m not here to nod politely for an hour - I’m here to help you understand yourself so deeply that your reactions start making sense and your choices get easier.
And I don’t disappear when the session ends. You get:
- Session recordings so you can revisit the work instead of forgetting half of it
- After-session notes with the insights you didn’t catch in real time
- Tools and activities to help you actually apply what we talk about
- Supplemental materials grounded in neuroscience and real-life communication (the stuff most coaches and even therapists don’t provide)
This isn’t surface-level pep talk. This is practical, psychology-backed coaching that helps you regulate your emotions, communicate clearly, stop people-pleasing, and handle life without burning yourself down to the wires.
If you want coaching that actually sticks - not something you forget as soon as the Zoom call ends - that’s what I do.
I overthink everything I say… is this for me?
Yes.
Most of my clients are thoughtful but get stuck in their head. This work helps you feel more steady so you can actually say what you mean.
What if I don’t know exactly what I need help with?
That’s completely fine.
You don’t need to have it all figured out - we’ll figure it out together.
How is this different from therapy?
Therapy often focuses on the past.
This work focuses on how you’re communicating now and what to do differently in real-life situations.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends.
Some people come for a specific situation, others stay longer to build confidence over time. We’ll find what works for you.
Is this only for big, serious conversations?
Not at all.
A lot of the work is around everyday moments - what you didn’t say, how you said it, and how you felt after.
Do you work with teens or younger clients?
Yes, I do work with teens - especially around confidence and communication.
If you’re a parent or teen interested, feel free to reach out first so we can make sure it’s a good fit.
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