A Message From Our Founder

Lori-Ann Jakel
Founder, Public Speaking Maven
The greatest soft skill you will ever learn in life is the ability to communicate effectively. This life long skill will help with conversations, debating, interviews, presentations, relationships, careers and speaking up for yourself. I learned at a young age that strong communication is tied to future opportunities and success. For the past 20 years I have seen amazing results in training students and adults to stand up and speak with confidence.You can’t buy confidence on Amazon or at Walmart; but you can learn it, develop it and grow from it. There is no greater joy then to see someone conquer their fear of speaking, overcome low self esteem or eliminate shyness.
Public speaking is like a sport or playing an instrument, the more you practice, the better you become. Over the years, we have produced numerous provincial and international public speaking champions along with helping many students gain entrance into desired private schools, colleges, universities and medical schools. Adults have landed their dream jobs, have overcome low self esteem and have become excellent communicators resulting in stronger relationships and better conversations.
I have had the privilege of coaching students in Malaysia, China, India, United States and at home in Canada. Regardless of where I teach, communication results in a ‘connection’ and that connection can change your life. I encourage you to stand up and speak, believe in yourself and know the best version of you will take time to develop, and you are definitely worth it.
Our Dynamic Team
Including Ontario Certified Teachers, Award winning public speakers, coaches, distinguished toastmasters, authors and interview mavens who have overcome the fear of public speaking. Our teachers understand the struggle of public speaking and the ways to overcome it, with a proven track record.

Steve Brennan
General Manager,
Co-Founder

Ms. Natty
Vice Principal,
Ontario Certified Teacher

Ms. Anu
Director of Education,
Ontario Certified Teacher

Ms. Groves
Sponsorship Manager,
Public Speaking Facilitator

Ms. Samantha
Marketing Manager,
School Administrator

Mr. Varun
IT/App Manager,
Public Speaking Facilitator

Ms. Tirthesha
Project Manager,
Public Speaking Facilitator

Miss Shakera
Public Speaking Facilitator,
Bilingual Speaking Judge

Miss Elese
Public Speaking Facilitator

Miss Maham
Public Speaking Facilitator

Miss Meghan
Public Speaking Facilitator

Miss Tracy
Public Speaking Facilitator
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