I’m passionate about building confident communicators and strong leaders
I’ve spent my entire life on stage in one form or another.
In 2012, I returned to the University of Alberta to complete a master’s degree in Theatre Voice Pedagogy, focusing my research on performance anxiety among public presenters.
Those two years immersed me in everything from speech science and breath physiology to brain plasticity and the technical tools professional actors use to command a room. That training gave me a deeper understanding of the mechanics and psychology behind confident communication.
Today, my work is driven by a simple belief: strong communication creates strong leaders. I help professionals at every level speak with clarity, confidence and presence, whether they are presenting to their teams, pitching to clients, delivering expert testimony, or teaching in a lecture theatre.
My goal is to make public speaking not only less intimidating but genuinely empowering.
I want people to feel the same sense of joy and possibility that first drew me to the stage, and to use their voice as a tool for influence, credibility and impact.
I understand the rush of stepping into a spotlight, the discipline it takes to hold an audience, and the very real fear that can rise up in the moments before you speak.
That mix of passion and vulnerability is what shaped my career as both a performer and a teacher.
My path began early. As a child, I appeared in The Magic Trumpet, a CTV Network musical special. I went on to earn my BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta and spent a decade working as a professional actor. Over the next 20 years, I discovered how much I loved teaching and helping others translate their ideas into powerful performance.
Body: A foundation free of tension
A strong speaking voice begins with physical alignment. Most people carry tension without realizing it, especially when presenting to colleagues, clients or leadership. That tension restricts the breath, tightens the voice and reduces vocal impact.
By helping you release unnecessary tension and find natural posture, I free the voice to resonate more clearly and confidently. You will project with greater ease, maintain your presence in the room, and reduce the physical strain that often accompanies professional speaking.
Outcome: a grounded, confident presence that supports stronger leadership communication.
My approach: Three elements of confident, impactful speaking
Breath: The engine of vocal power
Breath is automatic, but effective breath support is a skill. Under stress, people tend to breathe shallowly from the upper chest, which reduces vocal strength and increases anxiety. Teams feel it. Audiences feel it.
Through targeted techniques, I help speakers reconnect with deeper, more efficient breathing that fuels vocal control and steadiness. This leads to clearer speech, stronger projection and reduced nerves.
Outcome: a controlled and consistent voice that carries authority in meetings, presentations and stakeholder conversations.
Mind: The shift from fear to focus
The mind is often the biggest barrier to effective speaking. Our brains are evolutionarily wired to detect threat, which means negative thoughts appear faster than positive ones, especially when we speak in front of others.
Using proven strategies grounded in cognitive and performance research, I teach professionals to redirect those thoughts, reduce anticipatory anxiety and build a mindset that supports confident communication.
Outcome: a focused, resilient speaker who can perform under pressure and deliver messages with clarity and conviction.