Our Leadership

Sydney Parriott MA, CCC-SLP, MBA

Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist

Sydney L. Parriott built Speak Like a Professional with one mission: to help people connect clearly, confidently, and authentically. In an era dominated by AI, fast communication, and workplace pressure, she saw a gap: people weren’t struggling because they lacked talent. They were struggling because no one ever taught them how to communicate in high-stakes environments.

With a decade of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a lifelong fascination for how people think, speak, and relate, Sydney blends science-backed communication coaching, psychology, and real-world leadership insight. Her work helps clients—from anxious professionals to emerging leaders—speak with presence, warmth, and intention.

Sydney believes communication isn’t a mysterious “IT factor.” It’s a skill set anyone can build with the right tools, awareness, and feedback. And her approach is deeply human: rooted in emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, humor, and the knowledge that your voice is one of your greatest personal and professional assets.

  • Sydney applies her own communication framework during coaching to model clarity, authenticity, and connection.

    • Frame of Mind: Logical, relationship-centered

    • Cultural/Linguistic Identity: Midwest; she/her

    • Delivery Style: High energy, expressive face, strategic gestures

    • Content Style: Warm, humorous, occasionally nonlinear, always human-centered

Sydney’s “Why”

Sydney founded SLP (which she is pleased to inform you that those are also her initials) to address a growing problem: brilliant people being overlooked, misunderstood, or undervalued simply because their communication didn’t reflect their abilities.

She wanted to create a practice that:

  • prioritizes emotional safety

  • uses evidence-based communication coaching

  • integrates voice training, speech coaching, and mindset

  • supports clients navigating workplace anxiety, leadership transitions, and high-pressure speaking situations

Her philosophy is simple:
When you can communicate clearly and authentically, anxiety lessens, confidence improves, and true connection begins.

Sydney’s Training

Sydney’s multidisciplinary background blends clinical, cultural, and business expertise:

  • Bachelor’s in Communication Science & Disorders — University of Missouri (2014)

    • Minors in Psychology, Art History & Archaeology

    • Multicultural Certification

  • Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology — University of Kansas (2016)

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) (2017)

  • Master’s in Business Administration — University of Central Missouri (2022)

Her training allows her to support clients with voice training, public speaking anxiety, accent reduction, executive presence, communication clarity, and high-stakes workplace speaking.

Let’s make communication feel clear, calm, and connected again.

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