BREAK THROUGH
PUBLIC SPEAKING NERVES
WITH 1:1 COACHING

Propel your career forward through confident communication

You are an expert in your field with an important contribution to make.

But if you don’t feel confident when public speaking, it can cost you advancements and opportunities.

If nerves, insecurities, or lack of clarity are holding you back from reaching your goals and achieving your dreams, I want you to know something.

No-one is born an expert speaker. Even renowned speakers and leaders get help and guidance.

With the right skills, support, and structure you can captivate your listeners and make a lasting impact.

But the key to success is a customized program.

If you want a coaching experience that draws out your natural strengths and addresses your specific goals, the next step is to book a call to see if it’s the right fit for you.

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specific goals

3 steps to confident public speaking, communication & leadership

Presence. Power. Purpose.

Step 1 - Cultivate PRESENCE

Presence is how you show up when speaking, presenting, and leading. It’s about making a good impression and coming across the way you intend to.

Learn mindfulness and mindset techniques to overcome nerves and connect with your listeners

Discover how to use eye contact, gestures, and body language to improve your non-verbal communication skills

Receive coaching and feedback to help you exude leadership presence

Step 2 - Develop A powerful voice

Power is about your delivery skills. It’s about making the impact you want and adjusting your delivery to suit each situation.

Improve the quality of your voice including your pace, pitch, rhythm, and ability to effectively pause

Learn vocal and acting-based techniques to engage, persuade, and motivate your audience

Gain practical skills to help you adapt and think quickly on your feet

Step 3 - CRAFT A MESSAGE WITH A CLEAR PURPOSE

Purpose is all about ensuring that you have a clear and compelling message that is aligned with your intention.

Get support to structure your message so that it captivates your listeners and inspires them to take action

Develop a clear preparation plan so you can effectively deliver your messages in-person and online

Receive tailored support to feel confident within workplace communication as well as formal speaking roles

Messages I can support you with

Presentation or Pitch
Speech or Keynote
Workshop or Training
Storytelling
Panel discussion
Meeting preparation
Workplace communication
Video content

Presentation or pitch

Workshops or
training

Leadership & brand storytelling

Key note or
speech

Panel
discussion

Meeting
preparation

Workplace communication

Video
content

One night on stage, in front of 300 people...a single moment changed everything!

My first career was as a stage actor. I had been cast as a narrator for the first time. Despite years of training, I was doing a horrible job. I felt naked without a scene partner.

Rehearsals were a nightmare. My director was frustrated and I was embarrassed beyond belief. I got so anxious I became addicted to sleeping pills.

Opening night came and I sat backstage feeling like I was going to throw up. The show started. I walked on stage and stood under the hot lights with my knees knocking while dripping with sweat.

I felt like I was just going through the motions. Everything I did felt…disconnected.

And then this moment happened.

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Suddenly, I was telling the story of a young man struggling to reconnect with his sweetheart after coming home from war. I looked out into the sea of faces and realized that two-thirds of my audience were of the generation to have lived through war.

It was as if time stood still and a little light came on that we could all see. I felt present in a way I had never experienced in my life.

In an instant, I realized it had nothing to do with me. My message was for them. This was their story. I was simply a vehicle.

It was humbling in a way I’d never forget.

From that point on, I knew I wanted to help people share their voices with confidence in their everyday lives.

That moment sparked an insatiable curiosity within me.

I wanted to understand what happened. What magic wand had transformed my nerves into feeling present, powerful, and connected to a sense of purpose?

Over the years I realized there had been no magic wand.

I felt anxious that night because, for the first time as a performer, I had no character to hide behind. It was just me, alone in front of a large audience.

But I had developed skills. I had done the preparation. I had put in the practice.

Once I remembered that it wasn’t about me, I was able to focus and connect to my intention.

The real magic occurs when we can show up as ourselves with a genuine desire to help others and simply be present.

Public speaking coaching that builds on your natural strengths

Speak with Confidence Assessment

During this 45-minute session I will guide you through a fun and supportive self-assessment process to help you get crystal clear about what is going well and where there is room for further improvement as a speaker. I will share tips and ideas to help you move forward. You will leave with a visual takeaway that clarifies your next steps!

Power Session

Are you feeling stessed or overwhelmed about an important upcoming speaking event? This 90-minute intensive will help you prepare when you are in a time crunch and want to level up your public speaking skills and refine your message before an important presentation, pitch, panel discussion, workshop or meeting.

Somatic Sessions

Would you like to release stress and build resilience for lasting confidence? Somatic-focused sessions help you overcome workplace stress, communication anxiety, and burnout by reconnecting with your body’s innate wisdom. I will help you integrate powerful techniques to release tension, balance your nervous system, and enhance your confidence and communication in the workplace.

Coaching Packages

Are you ready to develop the skills and receive the support you need for lasting success? Personalized coaching packages help you conquer your fears, speak with confidence and impact, refine your messaging, and navigate the complexities of workplace communication challenges. Together we will create a clear path forward, ensuring long-term growth and fulfilment in your career.

Get your free "Speak, Lead & Present with Confidence" E-book!

If you are struggling to communicate with confidence across all aspects of your role, here are 6 strategies to help you speak with presence, power, and purpose.

This isn’t a simple checklist. It’s a 9-page e-book designed to help you grasp fundamental concepts and practice key techniques to help you take that next step forward.

What others say...

Dayna was a fantastic coach! She took time to listen to my concerns and she methodically came up with a plan of action. We worked through a wide variety of techniques on how to stay calm and relaxed when speaking, she helped me structure my message in a way that made sense to my audience, and she provided kind words of encouragement every step of the way. After working with her I delivered my speech to a room of 125 people exactly how I had wanted to. Dayna was patient, friendly, and supportive. I would 100% recommend Dayna’s services.

Carlie McKinnon

Airline training captain

Working with Dayna was a game-changer for me! She helped me with some important but sensitive presentations. I appreciated her feedback and approach, which made me much more aware of how to tie in my messaging with storytelling. Through working with her, plus my own “inner work” I believe I was able to significantly step forward in my career as well as contribute more to the organizations I worked for and the people I worked with. It was a fantastic experience.

Cody Nyman

Operations Manager, Staples

I was struggling with anxiety and needed a way to get out of my own head and connect genuinely and comfortably with others. Dayna gave me specific tools, from breathwork and visualization techniques to simple ways to restructure my thoughts, to help me direct my focus away from myself and onto my audience and let myself be energized by them. This coaching came at a good time for my professional development. Dayna helped me take on new opportunities and responsibilities related to public speaking with confidence.

Tim Hawkins

Project Manager & Facilitator, West Coast Aquatics

Dayna tailors each exercise to address my particular goals, offers focused questions, listens deeply to my responses, and uses simple and effective techniques to help me access my authentic enthusiasm and joy and then bring that passion into my professional communication, so I can be more convincing and effective. I'd definitely recommend coaching sessions with Dayna to any professionals looking to increase their effectiveness as communicators, and to make public speaking into a joyful experience.

Beth Hollingsworth

Instructor, Master Trainer

Coaching with Dayna helped me feel more confident talking about my business. I went from being afraid to share my voice and message to feeling a sense of inner permission and pride. Dayna taught me practical exercises to access more presence and know how to breathe and pause effectively with lots of opportunity for hands-on practice. I definitely recommend working with Dayna to increase your public speaking confidence.

Trace Miller

Life coach

Dayna has helped me tremendously. She has amazing ways to help bring out clarity of what the essence of my work is and how to express it so others understand too. This is something I have struggled with for many years. I can highly recommend Dayna’s work which is skillful, professional, and heartfelt at the same time. Thank you Dayna!

Claudia Tressel

Holistic Practitioner

Dayna helped me gain a lot of clarity around my purpose and what makes me unique as a business and made talking about it exciting. Learned a pile of good tips and changed the way I pitch my biz. Highly recommend.

Patrick Rooney

Business Owner

Dayna’s perceptive listening and insightful questions, along with her skills and knowledge, helped me organize my thoughts into coherent concepts and a clear message. This has given me an invaluable foundation for moving forward and developing my business. As we clarified my message, I got a window into how to communicate in the marketing space as well as helpful tips. This process was facilitated by the safe, supportive and encouraging atmosphere created by Dayna and her obvious love of the work and desire to support yours.

Lyn Fuller

Coach

Public Speaking Coaching FAQ

Will my company pay for coaching?

Many of my clients use professional development funds for coaching. I would be happy to provide you with a program outline that you can share with your organization to explore your options.

What can I expect during a coaching session?

Coaching sessions are 55-minute Zoom calls. Together we will develop a customized coaching plan. However, each of your sessions will be different so that you can focus on immediate priorities as well as long term goals. You will learn and practice hands-on skills, prepare for important speaking events, and get real time feedback to improve both your message and delivery. We will also address any challenges you have navigating workplace communication. You will receive comprehensive workbooks that highlight key concepts. After each session, you will walk away with practical tools you can use to further develop your skills and increase your confidence.

What is a Somatic Experiencing (SE™) session?

If you’d like to address deeper challenges with public speaking fear, workplace stress, or anxiety, I can integrate Somatic Experiencing (SE™) techniques into part or all of a coaching session. These techniques are grounded in understanding how stress and trauma can affect the body and voice, helping to release patterns that may feel stuck and fostering resilience and ease.

Trauma, particularly experiences that relate to expressing one’s voice, can impact confidence, self-worth, and the ability to communicate effectively. In our sessions, we gently explore the connection between your mind and body, using somatic awareness to identify and release tension or discomfort. This process helps regulate the nervous system and supports your ability to navigate high-pressure environments with greater resilience and authenticity.

In addition to being a Somatic Experiencing Practioner candidate, I have a background in trauma-informed education and coaching and specialize in challenges related to voice and expression. While my work is not therapy, it offers a powerful, supportive space to explore these dynamics and unlock your potential as a communicator.

Do we need to meet on a weekly basis?

No. While I encourage you to create a regular coaching schedule to stay focused, you can set times that best fit your schedule and needs.

How long does it take to see results?

The pace of your improvement is determined by your goals, dedication, and the level of support you require. Clients will typically work with me for public speaking coaching for 6-16 sessions. Some clients choose to receive somatic sessions long term.

What aspects of my speech or presentation can you help me with?

While I can’t support you with content that is specific to your industry, I can definitely help you refine your message. I can help you structure a clear and compelling message, craft effective opening and closing statements, captivate your listeners, increase engagement, and prepare for Q&A sessions. As a former post secondary educator with a Masters degree in Adult Education, I can help you improve your presentations (including slide decks), speeches, workshops, and pitches. I would love to help you craft and deliver the stories that will take your speaking, leadership, and presentation skills to the next level.

English is not my first language. Can you help me?

Although I don’t specialize in teaching English or dialect support, I provide public speaking coaching to both native and non-native English speakers. I can help you improve the quality of your voice and ensure that you are delivering your message in a clear and impactful way.

Do you work with people who have neurodivergent learning styles?

Yes. I have an extensive background working with neurodivergent learners within educational, nonprofit, and business sectors. We can address potential challenges you may be facing including maintaining focus during meetings and presentations, navigating social cues, managing sensory overload in high-pressure situations, and organizing your thoughts coherently. My passion is to support you to build on your unique strengths while implementing practical techniques and strategies to improve areas of challenge.

Can you help me overcome speaking challenges that have stemmed from my childhood?

Yes. While I’m not a licensed psychologist and cannot diagnose or provide therapy, I can help you address the roots of your public speaking and workplace anxiety through meaningful discussions, practical strategies, and Somatic Experiencing (SE™) techniques. These approaches help release stress and tension stored in the body. If your needs are beyond the scope of my coaching, I can refer you to a qualified therapist. Some clients find it helpful to work with both a coach and a therapist to address different aspects of their challenges.

BREAK THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING NERVES WITH 1:1 COACHING