I work one-on-one with students ages 10 and up, including high school and college students, who want to become more confident and capable speakers.

Students may be preparing for a school presentation, interview, speech competition, university application, leadership opportunity—or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking up.

No previous public-speaking experience is required.

Students often seek coaching when they are:

• Preparing for a school, university or workplace presentation

• Getting ready for an interview, audition or scholarship application

• Participating in a speech competition, debate or leadership opportunity

• Struggling to organize their ideas or speak clearly

• Nervous about answering questions or speaking in front of others

• Speaking too quickly, losing their train of thought or relying on filler words

• Looking to build confidence and become more comfortable expressing themselves

Coaching can also be helpful for students who are capable and prepared but want to strengthen their delivery and presence.

Absolutely.

You don't have to be naturally outgoing to be a strong speaker. In fact, I know firsthand what it feels like to be a shy child who has plenty to say but struggle to say it out loud.

Coaching provides a supportive environment where students can practice, make mistakes, try again and build confidence at their own pace.

Sessions are tailored to each student's goals, but may include:

• Organizing and communicating ideas clearly

• Speaking with confidence and presence

• Managing nerves and anxiety before and during a presentation

• Voice, pace, tone and body language

• Presentation and storytelling skills

• Thinking on your feet and answering unexpected questions

• Interview skills

• Persuasive speaking

• Practicing school or university presentations

The goal isn't to eliminate nervousness. It's to help students know what to do when they feel nervous.

My approach combines nearly 20 years of experience in corporate communications with firsthand experience as a media spokesperson and communications coach to CEOs and senior leaders of large government organizations.

I bring that professional expertise into a supportive, age-appropriate coaching environment. Sessions are practical, personalized and focused on real situations -not generic advice or memorized formulas.

Students receive individual feedback, repeated opportunities to practise and strategies they can use beyond a single presentation or interview.

AI can be useful for brainstorming, organizing ideas and practicing possible questions. But it cannot replace the human coaching involved in becoming a confident speaker.

Public speaking is not only about having the right words. It involves voice, pace, body language, presence, judgment and the ability to connect with a real audience. A coach can observe how a student communicates, provide immediate feedback, adapt exercises in real time and offer encouragement when nerves get in the way.

AI can support preparation. It cannot provide the personal observation, relationship and responsive practice that help a student grow.

Yes. If your child has an upcoming presentation, speech, interview, audition or competition, we can work directly with that material. We'll focus not only on what they want to say, but on how to deliver it with clarity, confidence and presence.

Yes. Parents and guardians are an important part of the process.

Initial communication and booking are handled with the parent or guardian. I'll also discuss goals and progress with you as appropriate, while giving the student space to develop their own voice and confidence.

For in-person sessions, parents and guardians are welcome to remain on site.

There's no single “right” age. Some students benefit from coaching as early as 10, while others begin in high school or college when a particular opportunity or challenge arises.

What matters most is that the student is ready and willing to participate.

No. Public-speaking coaching is an educational and skills-based service. I don't provide therapy, counselling or mental-health treatment.

If a student is experiencing anxiety or other concerns that go beyond public-speaking nerves, I may recommend speaking with an appropriate qualified professional.