Alyson Connolly | Expert voice and public speaking coach in Edmonton

Voice & Public Speaking Coach

Specializing in painless public speaking and overcoming performance anxiety

Ways I can help

All Public Workshops Cancelled Due to Covid-19

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A three hour small group intensive workshop. We work on speech fundamentals, how to lift your speech off the page and overcoming anxiety. I'll have your ready for your next presentation.

1-on-1 training

Personal and focused evaluation of where you are as a speaker. One hour sessions to take you from good to great or intensely work on an area that you feel is holding you back from getting up on stage.

Corporate training

A customized workshop for your company. I will tailor my coaching to your needs and the skill sets of your employees. From front line staff to corporate executives, I can help anyone rise to the next level.

Keynote speaking

Speaking about public speaking. From a start as a child actor to a late life masters degree which brought me to my current vocation. I can bring your event to life with a fun, insightful look at the process of getting up in front of a crowd.

Specializing in: Public Speaking Anxiety | Speech Fundamentals | Accent Reduction

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Body

Public speaking can make us tense. Releasing unnecessary tension in your body helps to free your voice and give you more vocal power. I will help you identify the tension and give you the tools to release it.

Breath

Many of us do not breathe to our full capacity. Breathing deeply supports us to get through a speech, and calms us when we feel anxious. I will teach you how to drop your breath deep into your lungs and gain vocal power to sell your presentation.

Mind

”If you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.” Your mind can be your greatest ally or you own worst enemy. I will give you techniques to change your mental approach and put you on a path to success.

Wayne Lavery

- CEO, Patient News

Alyson worked with our teams over a 3 day period. The teams all had well scripted presentations, but no voice and public speaking training. She made an incredible impact on their presentations. All participants sounded more confident and professional. The ROI on this training will be immediate, and one that every sales organization should implement.

Sandra Hawes

- Managing Partner, Miller Thomson LLP

We engaged Alyson to provide a public speaking workshop for our lawyers. From our initial contact through to the end of the engagement, Alyson was enthusiastic, professional and proved to be very knowledgeable. We have no hesitation in recommending Alyson to those wanting to improve their public speaking skills.

Freddie Martinez

- Director of Information Systems, City of Spruce Grove

Alyson is a professional coach who brings her acting experience to the table when it comes to public speaking. She will make you comfortable during her sessions. Since hiring Alyson, I have become more conscious of what I am saying and how I am saying it. And she's taught me to embrace my accent because it is unique.