Trusted by organizations across the public and private sector:
The communication challenges holding your people back
In fast-moving, complex organizations, many capable professionals:
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aren’t taken seriously in meetings
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struggle to influence without a title
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ramble or freeze under pressure
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can’t get cross-department alignment
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lose attention halfway through a presentation
These aren’t personality problems.
They’re communication and presence capability gaps.
What my communication & leadership training delivers
I teach professionals how to:
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project confidence and credibility from the moment they speak
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communicate clearly and concisely under pressure
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influence decisions without formal authority
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lead meetings that move work forward
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adapt messaging across departments and leadership levels
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build trust faster in complex, stakeholder-heavy environments
Programs
Keynote
Connect, Persuade, Inspire
A 30-minute high-impact keynote that teaches leaders how to command attention from the first sentence, simplify complex ideas, and communicate under pressure.
Your audience will learn:
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Stronger openings
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Improved clarity
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Improved presence
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Immediate confidence
Ideal for:
Conferences, association events, leadership days, and all-staff meetings.
Workshop
The Presence Effect
A practical communication training session that teaches professionals how to project presence, influence without authority, and lead any room.
Outcomes:
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Clearer communication
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Real-time influence
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Stronger meeting performance
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Increased respect
Formats:
3 hours, half-day, full-day
Audience:
Emerging leaders, municipal professionals, project leads, supervisors, cross-functional teams
Why work with me
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I specialize in communication under pressure and influence without authority.
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I combine international speaking experience with hands-on work in learning & development in the Canadian public sector.
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I teach skills that produce immediate improvement in real meetings, presentations, and cross-department situations.
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My approach is practical, interactive, and tailored to your context — not generic “leadership theory.”
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Buyers hire me when they want professionals who are actually listened to.
About John
I’m a keynote speaker, trainer, and communication specialist who has spent over two decades teaching professionals how to earn respect, influence outcomes, and communicate with real presence.
My background spans global audiences, corporate teams, public-sector environments, healthcare, education, and complex organizations where influence matters more than titles.
I also work in learning & development in the Canadian public sector (fully independent from my speaking business), giving me strong insight into how real-world communication affects teams, meetings, and leadership credibility every day.
Academic Partnership
Currently developing a Microcredential in Intergenerational Leadership for Laurentian University’s Centre for Teaching and Continuing Learning.
(Coming January 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer onsite and virtual communication skills training?
Yes - workshops and keynotes are available virtually or onsite across the US, Canada, and internationally.
Is this training for the public sector or the private sector?
Both. The skills apply to any complex, cross-functional environment. I have deep experience in municipal/public-sector work as well as corporate teams.
Can sessions be customized for our industry or association?
Yes. Examples and scenarios are tailored for your team’s environment.
What group sizes do you work with?
Keynotes: from small leadership retreats to large conferences.
Workshops: typically 10–40 participants for maximum interaction and feedback.