Author: Alyson Connolly

31 December 2024 - 16:10, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
Had a great time chatting with Grand Fedoruk of Leading Edge Physio. Click to Hear Podcast          
12 December 2024 - 15:42, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
I love the changing of seasons. To me, it feels like new beginnings. Some of you are now giving presentations again, so I thought I’d offer a few reminders on the ABCs of giving a speech. A: Adopt a positive attitude  We all process negative thoughts faster than positive. This is a physiological facttied to...
30 January 2024 - 17:28, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
Many of my clients come to me because they want to get rid of their accents.I hate to hear that because it’s part of your voice, part of what makes you, you!However, many find that people just can’t understand them and either tell them so, or justpretend that they do understand.An accent is how you...
25 January 2024 - 17:33, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
I was reminded of this when recently working with a client. He confided in me that just before our last session he was informed that a colleague had been in an accident. He was upset but knew that he had to go on with the rest of the day and then afterwards focus on his...
26 October 2023 - 14:04, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
“Don’t use that tone with me, Alyson June!” My Mother always included my middle name whenshe was mad at me. Which she was often since I was quite huffy when I was a teenager!What is tone? In music it refers to the pitch, quality and strength of a note.In speaking, it means character, mood or...
26 October 2023 - 13:52, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
📣 Introverts Speak Up! 📣 Many of my clients self-identify as introverts. I know a bit about introverts because our son Jack is one. He’s in university and takes Computer Science. He also works part-time as a bartender. I’ve seen him in action; he’s gregarious, funny and appears to be loving what he does. When...
16 March 2023 - 16:21, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
  Owning Your Obstacles I’ve had bunions on my feet for years, thanks to my dear old Mom. Before Covid hit, my doctor put me on the list to see a surgeon. I got the right foot done smack dab in the middle of Covid. Since I had to be off my feet for 8...
23 November 2022 - 15:07, by , in Uncategorised, Comments off
Day in the Life Branding Photography Session with photographer Ampersand Grey captures my spirit one picture at a time. Photo Shoot
27 August 2021 - 13:17, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
I had the chance to talk with Brad Ison, of Hazardscape, about Public Speaking Click here to Watch
27 August 2021 - 13:12, by , in Public speaking tips, Comments off
Who would have known that in the spring of 2020 our world would be shut down?  Clients and workshops that I had booked were postponed or cancelled. Work stopped. Yes, let’s!  A theatre game that I really like is called “Yes Let’s”. It is used when working on improvisation. When you’ve watched an improviser, they...

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  • Alyson is an amazing public speaking coach! Whether you're trying to be a public speaker or need to give a presentation or even simply speaking to another person, Alyson's workshop will give you the confidence to speak up and make you sound like a professional. You will learn proper breathing techniques that will improve your vocal delivery and speaking techniques that make your speech sound alive. Her sessions are fun, engaging, and insightful. Public speaking can make anyone self-conscious, but she is thoughtful and warm in making sure you can be your authentic self. I highly recommend her!
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