"I had the BEST experience speaking to a class at my alma mater. I would not have said yes to that opportunity had I not been in the Deliver Your Best program... It was so helpful that I may actually do it again."
- Leslie Thetford, CPA
Results and Testimonials from Graduates of the Deliver Your Best Program:
Jennifer Jakobi, Professor
"This was well worth the money. Break down the sessions into cost per session with the individual guidance and feedback you get, it is a bargain! The feeling that I have the tools to do something that once felt impossible, and the friends I met along the way in the class are priceless!"
Taheera Fidaali, Fractional CFO
"The course is not only about ‘public speaking’, you get to figure out how to be a more effective and authentic communicator. A win for me was being able to more powerfully articulate how I can add value on recent clients calls."
Hilary Maughan, Finance
"Life is feeling more manageable with a path that I thought was nonexistent to a path that I can now begin to pave. The outcome is much more than facing your public speaking fear. It's a course that, if you allow it, it will shine light straight into the crack in your life that led you to being curious about this program."
Ganna Tetyurenko, Associate Director
"I don't believe there are any other programs on the market that can match this offer. Deliver Your Best is the only program that I have discovered that is focused on a realistic and all-encompassing coaching approach to addressing (not dismissing) common issues with public speaking that span from the lack of preparedness to psychological factors and physical manifestations.
It normalizes nerves and provides a unique toolkit that can be adjusted based on the individual needs or situations. Besides the toolkit, I really appreciated the structure provided along with a warm, welcoming and positive environment where vulnerabilities were appreciated and individual participants celebrated.
There is more ease and acceptance in knowing that I have tools and can prepare to deliver my best as needed while seeking safe opportunities and expand."
Danielle Rau, Sales & Design Consultant
"The biggest thing was changing the fleeting thought of "I can't do this" to "I can do this, and I can do it well!" I used to just want to get it over with and now my mindset is to focus on the content and what doing this is going to do to improve my life, or help others."
Clay Benaschak, HR
"I enjoyed the program and truly feel that it has made a difference in my public speaking journey. Learning was hands-on, the coaching from Heather was great, and the prep for each session was more than manageable. Definitely worth the investment!"
Tiffany Dodds-Little, Tourism
"As a former professional athlete, I still feel I am transitioning into this next chapter of life and figuring out how to take that confidence I had into my career, and specifically, public speaking.
In the professional sports world, along with the career world, you may fail. Similarly with speaking to a group, I learned from Heather that you not only have to accept the fact that you may fail when speaking but to embrace it, and plan for how you will react to it when it happens.
This course taught me to be kind to myself, to hold my head high, to be my genuine and authentic self, all while remembering… that a pause is OK. Heather is so helpful, and I would recommend this course to all!"
Josh Hourie, Communications
"It sounds cliche, but if you're in doubt, just do it. This program is one where you might be fretting as the clock ticks closer to the start of the session, but by the end of class, you'll be happy it happened and happier to have attended."
Theresa George, Healthcare
" I recommend this course without hesitation! The confidence and skill development you gain is priceless. There was so much self growth for me personally. I am no longer limited by a fear of public speaking and that’s a fun relief!"
David Reiter, Entrepreneur
"This was the best investment I’ve ever made in my own personal development. If you are someone who needs to effectively communicate in any area of your life (we all do)… Put your trust in Heather! You won’t have a single regret."
Karissa Beattie, Finance
"You will get so much more out of the course than you think is possible. This course and Heather's delivery of it was so engaging and non-threatening. She has a talent in making people feel seen. I was always impressed at the way she could pin point where fears were coming from for each person and compliment it with advice on how to view it going forward."
Kyla Pennie, Hospitality
"I had created a narrative in my mind that if public speaking didn't come as easily to me as it appeared for others, that it wasn't a "talent" that I innately had. I have taken other public speaking programs in the past, and Heather's program taught me it is safe to just be myself. Learning to be a more effective public speaker is a vulnerable undertaking- and Heather's program is the one to guide you on this journey!"
Karelyn Kuczenski, Research Analyst
"After completing DYB, I've found my job has gotten a lot easier. I'm way more efficient at preparing for presentations, which has saved me time and energy, and am better at connecting with others.
I'm also more confident after having our group discussions about common fears and concerns, knowing they're shared experiences. I'm much more empowered in my mindset and actions than I felt before signing up."
Sofie Kolitsas, Health and Wellness
"This program is ONE OF A KIND. I discovered what was really holding me back and I became aware that I can in fact do this rather than thinking I am not skilled enough to do it. I have NO DOUBT that anyone who wants to improve their speaking will gain a lot from this program. It is fantastic!"
Wendy Foulke, Community Leader
"Investing in something always costs us--whether that is money, time, or being known (vulnerability). The investment in this program was 100% worth discovering more about myself in the journey to becoming a better speaker. I paid money to grow as a speaker, but the return was improved self-discovery, friendships, and greater confidence."
Megan O'Brien, Sales and Product & Design Manager
"I feel I have so much more confidence in my capabilities and freely speaking. Even though I still need to work on the delivery of prepared and memorized speeches, I now feel confident that I can get there with this new foundation that I have. While I still have some work to do, I'm so happy I invested in myself and my growth."
Madelyn Hogarth, Health & Wellness
"A big win I had during this course was when I learned that delivering information to my audience in a way that they understand, is MORE important than worrying about what the audience thinks of me. If I am able to focus on making sure the audience understands the content and less on how I appear to others, I will be better able to deliver my message. Also, when I am less focused on what the audience thinks of me or if they like me, I am more able to be my authentic self. "
Christopher Mearns
"I have a renewed confidence in my ability. Ready to take steps to make public speaking a comfortable part of my life. I'm ready to apply for bigger roles in work and know that I will be able to contribute. I was excited to share my stories and speeches in class..the excitement was higher than the anxiety of the event. Felt like i could do it. I also understand what triggers my fear and what to focus on when things take a turn for the worst."
Lara Tarakji, Marketing
"I can enjoy my days and my weekend without being terribly anxious about my presentations. I am much more confident in my role at work and my ability to learn, and grow and overcome challenges. These classes were the best decision I made for my own self improvement and development!"
Rachel Atencio, Project Manager
"Before attending the Deliver Your Best Program, I used to avoid public speaking due to issues such as rapid heartbeat, negative self-talk, and shaky voice. After the class, I felt more confident in presenting. I no longer feel like disconnecting my router and calling it a day when it’s my turn to present."
Taegan Scott, Digital Advertising Education
"Each week I noticed my confidence improve because of the things I had learned to focus on. My win was writing my speech and feeling confident in delivering that information to the group. It didn't feel like a chore, it was something I was genuinely excited to do and participate in."
Alisha Crawford, Communications
"There were some great tips from multiple resources, an incredible group to work with and the one-on-one custom coaching felt especially personalized. I feel more empowered and confident in meetings.
I think it's totally worth the time and investment. Not only does the Deliver Your Best program improve your confidence public speaking but I feel like there are some incredible key learnings that apply to both work and personal life."
Darya Juric
"No other course/program focuses this much on overcoming the fear of public speaking and developing confidence through kind self-talk and other techniques. A win for me was the moment when I was able to ‘switch off’ the negative self-talk after giving a presentation."
Sarah Bredin, Marketing
"I feel like I really tackled some huge underlying issues that have prevented me in building my skills in public speaking. Before I was spinning tires and not making much progress on my own. Public speaking is such an important skill to have and investing time into building this skill is one of the kindest things you could do for yourself."
Tammy Zdunich, Photographer & Coach
"I feel more confident in all aspects of my life. I've taken so much of the tools and applied them to relationships with friends, how I lead a team, as well as facilitation. I tell everyone to sign up! I just say it was the most impactful coaching or personal and professional development course I've taken. It's so much more than public speaking, really well done in a simple format with profound results!"
Brooke Klassen, Assistant Professor
"In the past, I tried to improve my public speaking using self-help methods (reading articles, books, etc.). Heather's personalized coaching and honest feedback delivered in a compassionate way gave me new perspective on how to improve my public speaking and deliver messages that resonate with others."
Krista Simington, Health
"Heather has created a course that is based on such a strong and varied foundation of experience, it would hard not to get a pretty decent return on your investment. You are basically offered a front row seat into how she has developed her public speaking skills, and navigated different parts of her career than encompass public speaking."
Ryan Jimmy, Education
"The small class size is perfect for those who are hesitant about taking on something new because of having to meet new people. Heather does a great job at creating a safe and fun environment."
Amy McKee, Non-Profit Manager
"I absolutely dreaded even the thought of public speaking and actively avoided it! When I actually ASKED to take the mic at a donor event this week. That’s when I knew something had changed."
Chris Sikorsky, Photographer & Entrepreneur
"Heather is a wealth of knowledge with a one of a kind resume in both the arts and broadcasting. I wanted a confident coach with real life experience who is still in the game, and that's what I got with Heather. I recommend this course for anyone who is looking to take their public speaking to the next level."
Alex Sklapsky, Communications
"This was such an excellent course! I find myself using bits of the knowledge gained almost everyday - whether it's preparing myself to lead a meeting with a small group of people or drafting speaking notes for a quick social media video. So helpful!"
Ali Oxley, Director of Sales
"I was just invited to interview a panelist with a 100 person (ish) audience. I said yes right away, and I feel like I have the tools to adequately prepare, and execute without dread and anxiety. Also, I just received a promotion where I will be responsible for presenting to our entire sales force regularly and I will use these tools to prepare."
"There are very few things/people/programs who follow through or deliver what they say they will deliver. You delivered and followed through."
- Julie Fortin, Finance
Kelly Van Damme, Arts & Culture
"I felt myself incrementally relax about the whole thing, even gained a sense of humour about it. The program value far outweighs the cost. You’re not just paying for expertise, you’re paying for instruction tailored for you that adapts to how you progress from week to week."
Beth Haney, Finance
"It was a good experience to learn from others with similar experiences/issues. Your coaching was terrific and really helped with the mental side of the public speaking. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in helping people!"
Zoe Heimdel, Design
"This is a very unique opportunity to work on your fears in a safe space, while learning specific techniques and things to focus on (or not focus on). For me, the initial investment had such potential for improving my career – which would then help my salary… it felt worth it."
Chelsea Whiteside, Communications
"Shifting my mindset to focus less on myself and more on connecting with the audience and ensuring they understand what I’m communicating was a big one for me. It's easier to show up and speak as my authentic self."
