Message From our Co-Founders
The greatest soft skill you will ever learn is the ability to communicate effectively. This lifelong skill will help with conversations, debating, interviews, presentations, relationships, careers and speaking up for yourself. We have learned at a young age that solid communication is tied to future opportunities and success.
For the past 23 years, we have seen excellent results in training students and adults to stand up and speak confidently. You can’t buy confidence on Amazon or at Walmart, but you can learn, develop, and grow from it. There is no greater joy than to see someone conquer their fear of speaking.
Public speaking is like a sport or playing an instrument; the more you practice, the better you become. Over the years, we have produced numerous provincial and international public speaking champions and helped many students enter desired private schools, colleges, universities, and medical schools. Adults have landed their dream jobs, overcome low self-esteem and shyness while becoming excellent communicators, resulting in stronger relationships and better conversations.
About Us
The Stand Up and Speak Team
Stand Up and Speak is an award winning program that helps students break out of their shells and become confident speakers and communicators in all aspects of public speaking including presentations, Ted Talks, Debating, Conversation Skills, Interview Training and Impromptu Speaking.
We offer workshops in class and online, including one-on-one coaching and introductory programs to schools, community programs and corporations with a top-notch team of teachers and facilitators. We have developed numerous regional, provincial and national public speaking champions and thousands of students who are able to stand up and speak with confidence.
Meet The Team
Lori-Ann Jakel
Co-Founder and CEO
Ms. Natty
Vice Principal
Ms. Groves
Sponsorship Manager
Ms. Tirthesha
Project Manager, Facilitator
Ms. Shakera
Public Speaking Facilitator, Bilingual Speaking Judge
Ms. Elese
Public Speaking Facilitator
Steve Brennan
Co-Founder and COO
Ms. Anu
Director of Education
Ms. Samantha
Marketing Manager
Mr. Varun
Technical Manager, Facilitator
Ms. Nour
Public Speaking Facilitator
Mr. Qaaim
Social Media and Web Assistant