About Speech and Voice Enterprises

Empowering Voices. Elevating Communication.

Our Mission

At Speech and Voice Enterprises, our mission is to empower professionals and organizations to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Through custom-designed voice and communication training programs, we help individuals articulate their ideas effectively, improve public speaking skills, and cultivate a commanding leadership presence — all while enhancing vocal strength and speech clarity.

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Your Partners in Effective Communication

We are committed to delivering high-quality, results-driven coaching based on over two decades of research, clinical expertise, and hands-on experience. Our team has proudly supported hundreds of individuals and companies — locally in Denver and across the globe — in achieving their professional communication goals.

Whether you’re preparing for a keynote, improving your presentation skills, or mastering American English pronunciation, we tailor every program to meet your unique needs. Our values center around personal growth, professional development, and the belief that everyone has the potential to speak with purpose and sound like a leader.

We’re deeply grateful to our clients for entrusting us with their communication journeys. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to expanding our services and introducing new, innovative training options for a rapidly evolving professional world.

Meet Elizabeth Peterson, M.S., CCC-SLP

Founder | Speech Coach | Communication Expert

With more than 20 years of experience, Elizabeth “Liz” Peterson is a nationally recognized speech-language pathologist, voice coach, and the founder of Speech and Voice Enterprises. Based in Denver, Colorado, Elizabeth has built a reputation for helping professionals — from executives to educators — enhance their communication skills, public speaking confidence, and leadership vocal style.

Her private practice has served clients across industries for over 20 years, offering targeted support in:

Accent reduction and American English pronunciation
Public speaking and presentation delivery
Executive communication coaching
Voice improvement and vocal projection
Presentation and leadership speech skills

Elizabeth is a national speaker and corporate trainer, regularly presenting at conferences, speaker bureaus, and on-site company events across the country. Her approach bridges evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of human connection and presence.

Outside of her work, Elizabeth is an avid outdoors enthusiast and loves the Colorado lifestyle. She enjoys biking mountain roads, skiing beautiful trails, and traveling abroad often. Her love for animals also shines through her practice — many clients fondly remember Munchkin, her beloved therapy cat, who brought comfort and calm to countless sessions.

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Credentials & Affiliations

Elizabeth is actively involved in professional organizations that support continuing education and excellence in communication sciences:

Author and Creator of Industry-Leading Communication Resources

Elizabeth is also a published author of multiple communication training books and instructional programs used by individuals, educators, and professionals worldwide. Her materials are widely respected in the fields of accent reduction, vocal training, and speech development.

Featured Publications:

Accent Reduction 101: Speaking English Closer to the American Cultural Style (Student Book, Instructor’s Manual, Assessment Tools – 4th Edition, 2026)
Speak Like a Leader and Sound like an Expert (4th Edition, 2026)
Identifying Accents Practice Kit (3rd Edition, 2023)
F.A.S.T. Functional Adult Screening Tool (2004)
Functional Learning for the Home and Community (2nd Edition, 2003)
SOS Strategies Offer Solutions – Volumes I & II (2005)