PRESENT | CONNECT | ENGAGE
Public Speaking from the Heart
A coaching program that takes you from ‘Oh no’ to ‘I’ve got this!’
This program is designed to give you all the tools you need to present, connect and engage your audience with heartfelt presence and compelling storytelling.
Through self-guided online content and 1:1 coaching (in person or virtual), we guarantee to help you feel more confident speaking publicly, so you can share your work joyfully in spaces that once felt intimidating.
Designed with creative people in mind
Is this you? Roles may include but are not limited to:
Art Directors, Creative Directors and Designers
Producers
UX Specialists And Developers
Strategists
Account Managers
Innovators
Entrepreneurs
Lawyers
My clients present regularly internally and externally and need to communicate confidently about the work they do. From large-scale conference presentations, pitches for new business, design walk-throughs and motivational true-story talks, this program’s unique coaching model demystifies the complexities of public speaking.
Illuminate the power of your own voice and personal story.
“Working with Christine is so much fun! She listens, challenges and develops you – but even more – she inspires you to explore your full potential and range. She really made me connect to my passion and found a way to get me to tap into this for my presentations. Furthermore, she also gave me great tools to toy around with and learn more from. And advice, the more you commit and give, the more you will get. I can truly recommend working with Christine, she is truly great!”
Maja Beckman
Group Brand Director, B-Reel
TL;DR
During our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Deliver at least one powerful, compelling presentation that serves as a north star for future presentations
Manage anxiety, fear and imposter syndrome with greater ease and confidence
Relieve symptoms of nervousness like getting tongue-tied, sounding shaky, or feeling short of breath
Reframe your mindset so that public speaking becomes fun, rather than something you have to get through
Take your storytelling beyond the content to engage hearts and minds
Increase your effectiveness through reconnecting to clarity of purpose
Engage, connect and respond your audience authentically, no matter the size
Gain closer relationships with colleagues through group work, accountability check-ins and the opportunity to work cross-departmentally
Scrap the script and present more powerfully
Through interactive and hands-on learning, we teach the fundamentals of public-speaking through a unique set of core principles that will enable you to speak more clearly, calmly and confidently:
Identifying personal strengths, developing self-awareness, illuminating areas for improvement and goal-setting for success
Learning voice and body techniques used by world-class actors, that you can revisit again and again to strengthen your voice
Creating confidence through presentation practice in a safe and supportive atmosphere, with encouragement from industry peers
Building clear, concise content and a strong storyline to keep your audience fully invested in what you have to say
Receiving regular feedback on what's working well, along with what you might consider doing differently, to level-up your performance
Defining a personal roadmap for persuasive presenting that allows you to scrap the script, redefining how you prepare for speaking publicly
What’s included
This program offers a comprehensive package made up of online learning and 1:1 coaching. Course elements can be tailored to suit the needs of your organization, with optional group workshops and customized speaking assignments.
In addition to the workshops, course material and one-to-one coaching, an individualized end-of-program wrap-up report is produced for each participant, as well as a summary report for the Program Manager or Human Resources as requested.
“Christine's professionalism, guidance, and overall soothing presence made this course easy to enjoy. It really felt like she took a personal interest in me and my success and gave helpful tips tailored to my personal goals and areas that needed improvement. I love that she provided practical advice that was easy to implement.”
Shana Fiduccia
Art Director, Column Five
Where the magic happens
This program’s results-focused formula combines live group workshops with weekly, self-guided lessons that allow students to dig deeper into the principles of effective communication. Complemented by one-to-one coaching, as well as accountability check-ins, participants will gain unparalleled access to tools and techniques that will sky-rocket their confidence and rapidly upskill their speaking ability.
The new-found courage you'll experience from embracing your individuality is guaranteed to take your vocal presence to another level. Get ready for a eye-opening journey to loving and appreciating your voice!
Hear what our happy customers have to say.
“Christine is fantastic; informed and knowledgeable, informative and helpful, encouraging and enlightening. Taking this course made me realize more than ever how self-awareness is so important to our overall well being. While the initial idea for me was to work on my voice, I realized that Christine's coaching is as much about releasing all kinds of tension (which helps vocally) through numerous techniques and in all areas of life. Christine is an ideal coach, happily, eagerly, and professionally engaging with you every step of the way...inhale, exhale, and sign up today!”
Darrin
Owner, Terrain Flowers
Shhh…this is our secret sauce
Our session modules are based on the following core principles that make up the DNA of what you’ll learn during the 8-week program.
Compelling Storytelling
Connecting with your audience by evoking emotion, awakening the senses and taking your listeners on a journey of discovery and adventure
Body, Breath & Authenticity
Learning the importance of freedom of expression through creativity and letting go of what’s holding you back from your expressive future self
Creating Presence using your Voice
Developing techniques to increase the stamina, power and resonance of your voice
Taming your Dragons
Offering a new perspective on fear and learning how to calm your nervous system, channeling extra energy into and through the words you say
Rehearse Like an Actor
Preparing for a presentation or pitch the actors’ way, bringing words to life from the page to the stage
Growing through Reflective Practice
Understanding how to be your own best coach through clear goal-setting and engaging in reflective practice
1:1 Coaching
Coaching sessions embody the core principles and themes introduced during self-guided sessions, but go much deeper in providing a safe space for you to feel uncomfortable, move beyond old pain points and break through your personal communication barriers.
Each coaching session meets the person where they’re at – valuable both to nervous individuals who are new to speaking in a public arena, as well as seasoned veterans who are comfortable in front of an audience. We’ll use techniques from actor training to push participants out of their comfort zone...but in a good way! You’ll leave with a new appreciation for who you are and the power of your voice as a tool for sparking connection.
Are you ready?
If you’re ready to embark on a transformative experience of self-discovery, empowered presence and a deep appreciation for the voice within you, then this is the sign you’ve been waiting for.
To learn more about this program’s benefits and core offerings, sign up below
Burning Questions
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To earn a certificate of completion for this program you need to:
- attend and present at 2 workshops
- attend 4 coaching sessions (4 hours total)
- spend 1 hour per week ‘outside class’ doing the learning material in the portal and preparing your presentations.
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8 - 25 people from the same organization is ideal. These groups move through as a cohort and do the workshops together.
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Over the 8 weeks, each individual meets with me 4 times of their choosing. I ensure the group has ample calendar choices available appropriate to the participants' time zones.
There are 3 group sessions (Kickoff, Workshop 1 & Workshop 2). These are scheduled in collaboration with HR to ensure staff is available. If necessary the group can be split in 2 for easier scheduling (ie Europe & North America).
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All workshops are recorded so participants can view and do in their own time. Alternative assignments may be arranged to ensure participants earn their certificate.
Live group sessions are not repeated.
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No. It’s eye-opening and beneficial for participants to hear feedback from other departments. Through working together and seeing one another present, empathy, understanding and ability to work together is strengthened. For example, Creatives and Producers can benefit greatly from being part of the same group.
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No. As long as all participants are willing to enter with a beginner's mind, and to receive feedback openly, it can bolster company morale and reinforce a culture of learning for junior and senior staff to work together.
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Yes. If multiple time zones are involved, participants are grouped by location, ie) a North American group, and a European group.
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Yes, the workshops and coaching can be delivered in person within the Greater Toronto Area if appropriate space can be provided.
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The course is 8 weeks for the participants. Wrap-up reports are delivered in week 9, after the course has closed.
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Proud to share that the course has a 96% completion rate.
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Once the program has kicked off it runs without hands-on help from HR. We keep in touch through weekly status reports. At the top of the program we work with HR to schedule group sessions. Occasionally we reach out to help keep folks on-track if needed.
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SHINE is the only coach offering industry specific public speaking for creative professionals.
Our combination of self-guided learning, group workshops and 1 to 1 coaching caters to a wide variety of learning styles.
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Speaking assignments for workshops 1 & 2 can be customized in collaboration with your team.
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Inquire and book a discovery call here.