Services & Workshops
Speech Coaching
Something is keeping you from communicating as your confident self. I’m here to help you change that.
On the surface, speech coaching is about crafting and delivering words with clarity. But underneath, it’s about courage, presence, and breaking through the stories that hold you back. Together, we’ll combine proven voice science with narrative coaching to help you speak with calm confidence, whether it’s for a keynote, an interview, or a high-stakes meeting.
You don’t have to change who you are to be heard. My role is to help you sound like yourself, at your very best.
Coaching Options
Monthly Coaching Commitment
A deeper, ongoing coaching engagement designed for lasting transformation and confidence.
Initial month: 4 one-hour sessions
Following months: 2 one-hour sessions/month
On-demand short sessions between scheduled times for presentations or speaking opportunities
Guidance on speech, clarity, storytelling, and persuasive delivery
Integration of Narrative Coaching to address internal barriers and amplify authentic voice
Investment: $900/month CAD +HST (9-month commitment)
Expect deeper, lasting change. This ongoing coaching builds confidence over time by addressing both the technical skills of speaking and the internal narratives that hold you back. With steady practice, tailored feedback, and support between sessions, you’ll strengthen your voice, presence, and impact in every professional setting.
Focused Coaching Package: Clarity & Confidence
A short-term, targeted coaching program designed to build strong communication foundations.
4 one-hour sessions (via Zoom or Teams, approx. one week apart)
Focus on speech clarity, confident delivery, and story gathering
Tailored feedback and strategies for high-stakes conversations
Investment: $1,400 CAD +HST
Expect practical strategies you can apply right away. This package is designed to give you noticeable progress in a short timeframe, whether that means speaking up in meetings, preparing for an interview, or feeling steady in front of a group. You’ll walk away with tools you can keep building on long after the sessions are complete.
Not sure which package is right for you?
Let’s talk through your goals and design a plan that works.
Workshops
At Pronounced, we design workshops that spark awareness, build practical communication skills, and leave participants with tools they can use right away. Each workshop blends speech science, coaching, and story to create meaningful change.
What’s in a Name?
A workshop to foster inclusion through names
Names are at the heart of identity. Yet too often, they’re mispronounced, dismissed, or avoided entirely—leaving colleagues feeling unseen and undervalued. In this three-hour workshop, participants learn how speech sounds are formed and practice hearing and pronouncing unfamiliar names with care and confidence.
Through real examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why names matter, how mispronunciations can perpetuate exclusion, and how small shifts in effort can create profound feelings of belonging.
What you’ll take away:
Skills to confidently attempt and pronounce unfamiliar names
A stronger foundation in listening and speech awareness
Tools to create more inclusive, respectful workplaces
This workshop is offered in partnership with Sarra Ismail, a training professional with over 15 years of experience in multicultural workspaces, who brings unique insight and lived experience to the session.
A practical workshop for professionals who need better stories at work
You know storytelling is powerful—but how do you actually find the stories worth telling? In this interactive two-hour session, you’ll discover techniques to uncover, shape, and share stories that make your message memorable and your communication more engaging.
Led by Mary Houle and Adele Fedorak, this workshop combines narrative coaching and storytelling expertise to help you:
Spot “story moments” in your daily life
Evaluate whether a story will land with your audience
Strengthen stories so they elevate—not distract from—your message
Expect lively discussion, hands-on practice, and immediate improvements in how you connect with colleagues and audiences.
StoryFinding Workshop
Katie Miller, Head of Impact, Mission 44
“They said it was very close but in the end I was the candidate who energized them the most. This was thanks to you Mary. I wouldn’t have been able to show my passion and energy if you hadn’t given me permission and the confidence to do so. I honestly can’t thank you enough.”