"Do or do not. There is no try."
~ Yoda
Wisdom from a small but powerful master. Yoda has it figured out…There’s no trying in public speaking there is just doing. If you’re reading this then you know you need to make a change, step in and try something different to make you a better communicator, a better speaker. That’s where I come in. Like Yoda I’m a different kind of trainer.
A different kind of trainer...
Expect laughter
Expect surprises
Expect breakthroughs
Expect to stretch yourself
Expect to discover your strengths
Expect a skilled, empathetic and creative trainer
"Be yourself.
Everyone else is taken.”
~ Oscar Wilde
I get it.
Being yourself in front of others can feel like a big risk. But if you work with me I’ll meet you where you're at. Because everybody starts at a different place.
Know that no matter where you start I’ll teach you to:
Be Clear
Do you meander around your topic hoping people will get your point?
Be Confident
Are you convinced you need more time to prepare any and every time you speak?
Be You
This is the part most people forget...to be themselves. Do you allow your personality to shine through or are you pretending to be someone else?
It’s all about me…well my Bio is anyway.
I’ve had a dynamic roller-coaster life so far…and I don’t plan to get off the ride. With a 25-year career in broadcasting, acting, and adult education, it’s taught me to be a fun, dynamic and off-the-cuff speaker and facilitator. I’ve always genuinely believed that public speaking can be fun. No really. Trust me. I love to create custom, entertaining speaking sessions that meet people where they’re at regardless of their level of experience. One on one or in a group, I always do all of the crazy but effective exercises I ask my clients to do. I must say I’m often impressed when people embrace their power of speaking and level up their communications skills. Because in the end all speaking is public speaking.
"Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get with the work you didn’t do."
~ Richard Swart

The Reluctant Speaker
Take the next step toward becoming and excellent communicator and learn to Speak with Confidence.
Do you avoid public speaking of every kind? Have you considered the cost? Like many things, speaking in front of others is a skill you can learn. But the first hurdle is to get past the story you consistently tell yourself about why you can’t do it. That’s the first step, and that’s where every Reluctant Speaker must begin. What if you began today?
Loved working with these great companies…
Need a Host or Keynote?
Love to!…
If you're looking for a dynamic, informative, enjoyable and entertaining talk – shop around no more. My relaxed, conversational style makes it easy for me to relate to audiences and draw them in to every talk. I love presenting ideas, concepts and strategies with a great sense of humour and fun so the event and the information stays with the audience long after they leave. In a good way!
If this sounds right for your seminar, webinar or live or virtual event, please connect with me.
Contact Me
Hey…you can talk to me directly.
I’m my own assistant.
Contact information
Jan Bailey
705 796 2562
Jan@OvationSpeakerTraining.com
"Do or do not.
There is no try."
~ Yoda
Wisdom from a small but powerful master. Yoda has it figured out…There’s no trying in public speaking there is just doing. If you’re reading this then you know you need to make a change, step in and try something different to make you a better communicator, a better speaker. That’s where I come in. Like Yoda I’m a different kind of trainer.
A different kind of trainer...
Expect laughter
Expect surprises
Expect breakthroughs
Expect to stretch yourself
Expect to discover your strengths
Expect a skilled, empathetic and creative trainer
"Be yourself.
Everyone else is taken.”
~ Oscar Wilde
I get it.
Being yourself in front of others can feel like a big risk. But if you work with me I’ll meet you where you're at. Because everybody starts at a different place.
Know that no matter where you start I’ll teach you to:
Be Clear
Do you meander around your topic hoping people will get your point?
Be Confident
Are you convinced you need more time to prepare any and every time you speak?
Be You
This is the part most people forget...to be themselves. Do you allow your personality to shine through or are you pretending to be someone else?
It’s all about me…well my Bio is anyway.
I’ve had a dynamic roller-coaster life so far…and I don’t plan to get off the ride. With a 25-year career in broadcasting, acting, and adult education, it’s taught me to be a fun, dynamic and off-the-cuff speaker and facilitator. I’ve always genuinely believed that public speaking can be fun. No really. Trust me. I love to create custom, entertaining speaking sessions that meet people where they’re at regardless of their level of experience. One on one or in a group, I always do all of the crazy but effective exercises I ask my clients to do. I must say I’m often impressed when people embrace their power of speaking and level up their communications skills. Because in the end all speaking is public speaking.
"Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get with the work you didn’t do."
~ Richard Swart
Change Your Speaking Fear to
your Speaking Power
Yup you’ve got to do the work. But the rewards will be worth it.
You might be stuck; you might be afraid; you might have an old ‘speaking horror story’– but if you’re willing to take the first step with me, I guarantee you, we can change any speaking Fear you have into what it should be – your speaking Power.

The Reluctant Speaker
Take the next step toward becoming and excellent communicator and learn to Speak with Confidence.
Do you avoid public speaking of every kind? Have you considered the cost? Like many things, speaking in front of others is a skill you can learn. But the first hurdle is to get past the story you consistently tell yourself about why you can’t do it. That’s the first step, and that’s where every Reluctant Speaker must begin. What if you began today?
What are people saying…
Without me paying them to say it.
Loved working with these great companies…
Need a Host or Keynote?
Love to!…
If you're looking for a dynamic, informative, enjoyable and entertaining talk – shop around no more. My relaxed, conversational style makes it easy for me to relate to audiences and draw them in to every talk. I love presenting ideas, concepts and strategies with a great sense of humour and fun so the event and the information stays with the audience long after they leave. In a good way!
If this sounds right for your seminar, webinar or live or virtual event, please connect with me.
Contact Me
Hey…you can talk to me directly.
I’m my own assistant.
Contact information
Jan Bailey
705 796 2562
Jan@OvationSpeakerTraining.com