Wendy Smith is a writer, trainer and coach specialising in effective communication skills, from presenting and pitching to networking and assertiveness. Having enjoyed a career as a business writer for trade publications and national newspapers, Wendy branched out into training in 2000 after a suggestion from one of her colleagues that she might be cut out for it. Wendy obtained teaching qualifications and a master's degree in communications, and trained as a coach to hone her knowledge. She set up her own company, Coralstone Training, and now works with designers and senior business people, teachers and students to help improve their overall performance and skills in communication.