Whether you’re looking to soar to new heights or slay your public-speaking demons…

 

…you’re in the right place

 

About Shine

SHINE Creative Coaching is at the leading edge of specialist professional voice coaching and public speaking for the digital and creative industry. Founded in 2009, its success is driven by customized programs and workshops, integrating supportive, 1:1 coaching, self-guided learning and proven physical techniques employed by world-class actors to develop your unique voice and individual style.

 

"To free the voice is to free the person."

~ Kristin Linklater

 
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Hello There! I’m Christine Berg

Founder of SHINE Creative Coaching

Relax…you’re in good hands.

Christine is a Designated Linklater Voice & Executive Speaking Coach with over 15 years’ experience helping actors and executives take their communication skills to the next level. Whether it’s delivering engaging presentations, developing a more impactful presence, or fully embracing leadership opportunities, Christine’s superpower is her ability to help others better their best in a nurturing and supportive way.

In the artistic realm, many of Christine’s actors and students appear on stage and on-screen in shows such as Sort Of, Station 19, Reign, Saving Hope, Grey’s Anatomy, TSN, The Cursed Child (Mirvish), The Book of Mormon (Mirvish), Kinky Boots (Mirvish), Spoon River (Soulpepper) and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals. She was on the Theatre Performance faculty at Humber College for 6 years, as well as at George Brown College in the Department of Acting For Film and Media.

Christine’s work on executive presentation coaching is wide-ranging – from large-scale conference presentations, pitches for new business, and creative design walk-throughs, to motivational and inspirational true-story talks. She regularly coaches groups and individuals in the boardroom, theatre and the studio.

  • Christine works with a deep and extensive portfolio of clients, providing regular coaching and expertise to award-winning agencies such as Jam3, B-Reel and SoDA. In 2019, Christine served as an Expert Advisor to the ACSE (Active Citizens Social Enterprise) Programme run by the United Nations Association in Canada, in partnership with the British Council.

    Christine holds a BFA in Acting (UBC) and an MA in Voice and Speech (CSSD, University of London). She is one of only 5 voice coaches in Canada to hold a post-graduate Linklater Voice Designation and is a mentor and teacher-trainer in the Linklater methodology.

Christine doesn’t believe in perfect voices.

She believes that authenticity is more beautiful than perfection and that sharing our stories and ideas through our voices, in the workplace and in life, is a powerful and revolutionary act.

THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

Helping you hit your sweet spot

Let’s face it, the idea of standing up and speaking in front of people isn’t everyone's cup of tea.

We get it, creativity is more your thing – after all, it's what you were hired to do. Getting up in front of people and channeling your inner Amanda Gorman wasn’t on the job description…but that doesn’t mean you can’t get really good at it. 

Like many things in life, nothing springs into existence perfectly-formed. Learning to speak effectively is like learning to drive a car. You need practical theory, lessons and lots of practice – preferably from an instructor you like and trust enough to get into a moving vehicle with.

With SHINE Creative Coaching, Christine offers just that. Her depth of expertise and supportive personality draws even the most reluctant of speakers out of their shell. Through her unique methodology, integrating expertise, practical workshops and 1:1 coaching, you'll overcome those nagging self-doubts, learn to love your authentic voice and share your ideas boldly as a persuasive speaker.

 
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Customized Programs & Workshops

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Integrative Support

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1:1 Coaching

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Self Guided Learning

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Proven Physical Techniques

 Perhaps you…

  • Identify as a nervous speaker but want to overcome your fears

  • Are seeking to improve your public image and feel relaxed in front of a crowd

  • Need to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise way

  • Want to win over a new client or team you manage with an idea or strategy

  • Long to be able to navigate difficult conversations with grace and confidence

  • Have a public-speaking engagement that you want to slay

  • Aspire to handle off-script moments, impromptu questions and Q&A like a boss

  • Need to step confidently into a new leadership role without feeling like an imposter

  • Have bad memories from a previous public-speaking experience that you want to let go of

  • Wish you could deliver a technical presentation succinctly without feeling dumb

If any of this is relatable or sounds familiar, then you're in the right place. It's time to shake off those demons and develop a rock-solid connection to your authentic voice.

Are you ready? The future will thank you.

 
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“I worked with Christine to take my upcoming speech at Cornell University up a notch or two. She worked with me to tap into my energy, my personal passion and even my heart, transforming a good speech into a highly impactful one! I highly recommend Christine and will definitely hire her again!”

Jo-Anne Hill
Hotel Consultant, JH Consulting