Help your team become confident speakers in all situations
Public speaking is one of people’s greatest fears. Yet, it’s a skill that is vital to the success of your organization.
You want to ensure that your team can confidently express their ideas and represent the goals and values of your organization.
Pressure to adapt to the hybrid of online and in-person communication is something that we’ve all been struggling with.
Plus, each person has unique goals and challenges when it comes to public speaking.
They need to communicate effectively in all aspects of their role, including leadership, building community relationships and delivering both formal and informal speeches and presentations.
A “one sized fits all” solution won’t provide tangible and lasting results. What’s needed is training that is structured yet personalized.
I’m here to help.
I have been teaching and coaching adults for over 20 years in the educational, non-profit and business sectors and know how difficult it can be to support the diverse needs of your group.
That’s why I’m so passionate about offering customized group training and individual coaching packages to meet the unique needs of your team.
If that sounds good to you, the first step is to book a call to share about your goals and see if it’s a fit.
What is a customized approach?

Relationship-building
First, I take time to build a relationship with your organization and learn about your goals, values, and learning culture.
We will discuss options with regards to workshop topics and program structure including in-person or online group training as well as individual coaching packages.
Then, we will schedule an introductory zoom call so I can get to know the members of your team and learn more about their individual needs and concerns.
Structured yet personalized
Next, I deliver training that is grounded in adult learning principles and combines cognitive, mindfulness, somatic and acting-based techniques.
Workshops include presentations, resources and activities and are delivered within a supportive and encouraging learning environment that honors individual comfort zones.
Learning is further supported through one-on-one coaching sessions that are tailored to each individual and their role.

Training topics
Mind/body Connection & Public speaking
This workshop will help you feel more comfortable speaking both virtually and in-person. First, you will learn what is happening in your nervous system when you experience speaking nerves. Then, you will practice breathing, visualization, and mindset techniques to help you transform nerves into present moment awareness and make an authentic connection with your listeners. Finally, I will teach you mind/body techniques to help you cultivate leadership presence and effective non-verbal communication.
Speak with Impact
In this workshop you will learn how to speak with greater impact so that you can persuade, inspire, and motivate your listeners. First, I will teach you how to warm up your voice, expand your expressive power and range, emphasize key points and use pauses effectively. Then, you will deepen your understanding of communication as a two-way channel and practice techniques to help you to think on your feet. Finally, you will learn acting-based techniques to help you make an effective emotional connection and speak with intention.
Authentic Elevator Pitch
This workshop will teach you how to craft an elevator pitch that can be adapted to various situations and delivered in a way that sparks curiosity and builds connection. First, I’ll help you break down your pitch into basic elements. Then I will help you adjust your message for different settings as well as listeners with different personality styles. Finally, you will have the opportunity to practice sharing your pitch and receive feedback and coaching to refine both your message and delivery.
Business Storytelling
This workshop will help you use the power of storytelling to captivate and build trust with various audiences and stakeholders. First, we will discuss where and when you might effectively use storytelling within your role and what themes you would like your stories to address. Next, you will learn how to structure a compelling story. You will learn a step-by-step process to narrate the arc of your story and bring it to life in a way through details that are meaningful your listeners. Finally, you will learn techniques to help you share your stories in a way that bring them to life.
What other's say...
I feel privileged to have received coaching from Dayna on public speaking and group facilitation skills. She is a masterful teacher and facilitator who shares excellent tips for calming nerves and engaging various audiences effectively. I especially appreciated Dayna’s cultural sensitivity and the way that she adapted to the needs of our group and what we wanted to work on, even through a Zoom setting. I highly recommend her!
Sophia
Career & Education Guide, Victoria Native Friendship CentreDayna Kneeland facilitated a public speaking workshop for new entrepreneurs. I was very impressed with her facilitation skills. She was very well prepared and created an inclusive environment where in participants felt encouraged and supported. She was able to accurately read the energy of the group and gently guide us on a path of self discovery. All of the clients felt they had come to a new understanding of how to express what they do in a meaningful and engaging way. I will definitely be looking to Dayna to facilitate more classes.