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 (she/her)

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 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, but 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.’

Work With Me

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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 make their vision a 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