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Performance Coaching

Performance Coaching

Authentically engage
your audience

- wherever you’re
showing up

Hi I’m Dhana!
Welcome to Real You Performance
and Public Speaking Coaching

Public Presentation (that feels like YOU)

Presenting in public can feel like a lot!
But it doesn’t have to. You just need a coach (that’s me!) to help you create
a performance that connects, engages and feels like the real YOU.

Public Presentation
(that feels like YOU)

Presenting in public can feel like a lot!
But is doesn’t have to. You just need a coach (that’s me!) to help you create a performance that connects, engages and feels like the real YOU.

Present with Confidence

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Meet Dhana —
Performance & Public Speaking Coach

I help professionals, creatives and educators present with confidence, clarity and authentic connection—so you can engage, inspire and transform your audience.

Here’s what I know for sure:

  • Your voice and story are your superpowers

  • You have powerful ideas, messages and insights to share

  • You can develop a natural, engaging presentation style that feels like the REAL YOU

And - you need an outside eye!

In our 1-on-1 coaching sessions, I’ll tailor everything to you — your content, your audience and your unique strengths.

Let’s collaborate to refine your message, elevate your delivery, and make your next presentation, lecture, webinar, toast, poetry reading (and the list goes on…) as amazing as you are!

I meet clients online via Zoom and locally in Edmonton, Alberta.

Real You

Success Stories

Check out what my clients have to say!

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Her ability to pinpoint exactly what needs tweaking and offer immediate solutions is remarkable and so comforting.

My social media presence and course content was non-existent before I worked with Dhana and it terrified me. And now it’s something I am proud of and have confidence doing.”

“Dhana has single-handedly changed my business for the better. 

Jill S., Professional Vocal Coach @singwithjill

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“Having another set of eyes and ears was invaluable - along with the unbiased guidance I received.

I feel much more confident on-camera and now have some handy tools and techniques. I fully recommend working with Dhana - a talented professional coach.”

Sheilagh C., Financial Educator

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What is Performance Coaching?

Whether you’re delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, pitching an idea, or performing on stage -

Public Speaking and Presentation Coaching (aka “Performance Coaching”) supports you to show up confidently and make a lasting impact on your audience.

And it starts with presenting the best version of yourself — speaking with clarity, telling stories that resonate and creating real human connection.

My coaching helps you refine your voice, sharpen your message, and develop a presentation style that feels engaging and uniquely you.

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Who Is It For?

You might be:

✔ A professional who presents in meetings, webinars or conferences

✔ A leader or entrepreneur who needs to show up on video

✔ A teacher or trainer looking to engage and impart knowledge

✔ A creative - a singer, poet or storyteller - who wants to share their work in a way that moves people

✔ Someone with a big moment ahead, like a wedding speech, TED-style talk or important presentation

I work with you to enhance your communication and presentation skills and help you feel like your true self while doing it.

How My Coaching
Supports You

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Our 1-on-1 sessions are focused on you and your goals, and may include me helping you to:

Work with Nerves

Learn to channel nervous energy (and its BFF - anxiety) so it doesn’t hold you back from a great presentation or performance

Prepare to Succeed

Master the art of effective preparation so you can feel confident knowing you’re ready to put on a great show! 

Make Content Pop

Find new ways to connect with your audience and transform them with your message. Keep them hooked from beginning to end

Show Up as YOU

Discover and present the BEST parts of yourself. Own the room with body and voice, and show up relaxed and assured (and not stiff or rehearsed)

Think on Your Feet

Fill your tool belt with skills so you can handle whatever happens before, during and after your presentation

Nail What Works

Take the guesswork out of the equation. As your “outside eye”
I help you identify your strengths and highlight them throughout your performance

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She has a rare gift for building connections and making you feel confident and comfortable, so you can perform at your very best. And have fun while doing it!”

Laura N., Core Programs Manager

“Dhana makes it safe to really challenge yourself to grow.

Let’s Work Together