Our Approach

Our passion is helping people achieve the things they think they can’t—but really wish they could. There is no greater feeling that overcoming our internal challenges and self-doubts and surprising ourselves with all that we can accomplish.

Using cognitive-behavioral psychology tools for anxiety and stress management, emotional intelligence and communication skills training we help our clients achieve their most important personal and professional goals, from raising confident kids to confidently sharing their ideas to confidently leading their business and bringing in new business.

Larina’s Story…

Some of my most vivid memories and rewarding moments are times when I acted in spite of anxiety…

When I completed my first job interview (at the age of 15 for a position at Wegmans, a fabulous grocery store that began in my hometown of Rochester NY) and learned that I got the job…

When I was a college sophomore and the professor asked me to be a teaching assistant for Oral Communications, a course I had dreaded but got through without any major meltdowns (though a few sleepless nights!).

When I got up the courage to introduce myself to my now-husband at a party.

When I did a job-talk before the faculty of The Center and Treatment and Study of Anxiety at The University of Pennsylvania (imagine the anxiety of presenting on anxiety to some of the most famous experts on anxiety in the world!).

When I surprised myself with having two natural childbirths without pain medication, something I hadn’t really planned on or thought I could do but figured I’d try and see what would happen…

When I appeared as a communications coach on a national TV show.

Aren’t these types of experiences powerful? These defining moments– when we move out of our comfort zones–are when we experience intense satisfaction and achievement. These moments build courage and confidence. They create our greatest successes.

My goal is to help my clients and readers to experience more moments like these and accomplish everything that is important to them.

Larina’s Bio

Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA is a cognitive-behavioral psychologist, confidence coach, and communications consultant. She maintains a private practice in the Philadelphia-area where she sees children, teens, and adults with anxiety. She also runs a national consultancy for parents, professionals, business leaders, and business owners.

Dr. Kase is the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling book The Confident Speaker, and author of The Confident Leader, Anxious 9 to 5, and Clients, Clients and More Clients. Raised by an entrepreneur father and art teacher mother Larina has a unique understanding of creative approaches to business development and communication strategies. Her work has appeared in media including Inc., Entrepreneur, The New York Times, and MTV.

As a mom and child psychologist Dr. Kase was inspired to create free, easily-accessible resources for parents helping their children reduce stress and build self-confidence: Confident Cub.

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Dr. Larina Kase is a behavioral psychologist, confidence coach, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about her work and find free resources at http://www.LarinaKase.com

Harrison Monarth, Public Speaking Coach

Harrison Monarth is a leader in the field of persuasive communication and coauthor with Larina Kase of the New York Times Bestseller, The Confident Speaker. One of the most sought-after speech coaches in the United States, he regularly prepares CEOs, senior executives, political candidates and other leading professionals for high-stakes presentations and speaking opportunities.

Harrison has coached leaders from major organizations in financial services, technology, medical, legal, hospitality and consumer industries, as well as real estate, nonprofit and politics. His client list includes Merrill Lynch, Northwestern Mutual, Intel, Cisco Systems, Prudential, RE/MAX, the American Heart Association, Coldwell Banker, Hertz, and many other leading corporations, as well as political candidates and Members of Congress.

Known for his intensive and caring coaching style, Harrison easily gets clients to open up and embrace the powerful communication strategies and techniques he teaches. He gently pushes his clients to excellence, as he shows them how to communicate with maximum impact, verbally, nonverbally and with optimized vocal tonality. Internationally, Harrison’s coaching has been in demand by individuals and organizations in Berlin, Budapest, London, Paris, Stockholm, Moscow and Vienna.

Training and consulting specialties: executive presentation and speaker coaching; storytelling for executives; presentation skills training; intercultural communications; public speaking for professionals; persuasion skills training; managing audience emotions, media coaching.

Jackie Finch, Director of Client Relations

Jackie manages email communications and client support for PAS Coaching. She brings over 25 years experience in C-Level management support, as well as office administration, to her role as a professional virtual support associate.

A Certified Social Media & Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant, and a Certified Virtual Events Specialist Jackie is a member of IVAA, the International Virtual Assistant Association, VANetworking, VA Chamber of Commerce and holds a Notary Public License in the State of Washington.

Jackie’s entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiastic personality, determination, and organizational skills provide clients with superior customer service. Jackie lives in Everett, WA and when she’s not working on the business, she loves to write, travel, read, and spend time with family & friends.