About Me

Performance and Public Speaking Coach - online via Zoom and locally
in Edmonton, Alberta

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I’m Dhana

Pronounced dAH - na

My mission:

To help you share your voice and message with the world—confidently, authentically, and in a way that truly connects.

For much of my career, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, helping them bring their stories, ideas and creativity to a wide audience.

And I know how powerful it can be when you present in a way that feels real—not forced or stiff, just like you.

As your coach, I bring together my years of experience as a facilitator, teacher, producer and marketing consultant, with a deep understanding of what makes a presentation impactful -

So you can:

Deliver a strong, engaging presentation
Understand your audience and keep them hooked
Show up with confidence—and actually enjoy it!

How I Got Here

I come from a family of teachers, speakers and artists, so public presentation is literally baked into me!

Does it excite me? Yes.

Do I get nervous, dread it, and sometimes want to run for the hills? Yes, yes, and YES!

Over my years of facilitating and presenting, I have learned how to work with my nerves instead of against them (and to help others do the same).

And a lot of it comes down
to this:

✔ being prepared - your material feels solid and you know it in your bones

✔ being passionate about what you’re presenting and how it can enlighten people

✔ being OK with vulnerability and the possibility that things might not go exactly as planned - eek!

✔ being yourself, sharing with people, and connecting in an authentic and lasting way

I bring all of this into my coaching along with experience in putting on a ‘good show’ - hooking the audience, a clear arc, relatable stories, and props or visual aids (when used the right way!)
- just to name a few.

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Dhana is an exceptional teacher, a compassionate coach and a professional leader.

In my time under her direction, I saw every participant in our group excel, thrive and expand with joy!

Daltry Rose, Artist / Program Assistant

My Background

Friends and family have described me as a “creative multi-disciplinary,” a director of creativity and collaboration, and a woman of many talents -

from theatre production to event organization to copy and grant writing to graphic and web design and everything in between.

The common denominator across all of these projects and positions?

Helping people communicate and bring a vision into reality.

I am passionate about facilitating a collaborative process that results in you expressing yourself and deepening your connection to a wider community.

Certifications and Qualifications:

15+ years experience in Theatre, Arts, Dance and Music Facilitation, Direction and Production, specializing in Personal Narrative, Collective Creation, Disability and Seniors Theatre, Applied Theatre

10+ years Event and Tour Planning and Coordination, Producing, Marketing, Fund Development for: Community Events, Groups, Festivals and Professional Artists in Western Canada

5 years Digital Marketing Consultation, including Content + Course Creation, Website Development and Graphic Design

Diploma in Music (Voice Major), MacEwan University

Bachelor of Arts in Drama / Music, University of Alberta

Masters in Applied Theatre, University of Manchester

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY