William Beaman is co-founder of the communications firm JephsonBeaman, LLC, where he works with clients at the highest level—from CEOs to government officials to Supreme Court plaintiffs. He is specialized in strategic messaging, presentation coaching and media training for management executives and industry leaders.

William Beaman has provided messaging and coaching assistance for such organizations as the NFL Players Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The U.S. Coast Guard, The Financial Times, PBS (the Public Broadcasting System), and the International Association of Women Judges. He has also coached key employees at Carlyle Group, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, and been a featured speaker for Marsh & McLennan, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Square 1 Bank.

In addition, William Beaman teaches Public Speaking and Strategic Communication at American University in Washington, D.C. He is also a coach and trainer for Global Public Speaking, LLC.

Previously, he spent three decades as a journalist in leadership positions within prominent media organizations including National Geographic, Reader’s Digest and Voice of America. His postings included Bureau Chief positions in both Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong. He has been a guest analyst on major American networks including CNN and MSNBC. William Beaman earned a master’s degree from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from Duke University.