Steve Brennan is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Stand Up and Speak Inc. (SUAS)—a leading public speaking and confidence-building academy for kids, teens, and adults across Ontario. Since launching in 2001 with just four students in a basement, Steve and his partner Lori-Ann have helped grow SUAS into a trusted name, now serving over 450 students weekly through in-person classes, summer camps, after-school programs, and competitive coaching.

With a passion for youth empowerment and communication education, Steve writes regularly about:

• Public Speaking for Kids in Ontario

• Interview Coaching and Confidence Skills

• Presentation Techniques for Students

• How to Help Shy Kids Find Their Voice

• The Importance of Public Speaking in Early Education

Steve believes that public speaking is a life skill—one that should be taught as early and joyfully as possible. Under his leadership, SUAS has produced multiple provincial and international speech champions, launched a brand licensing model, and introduced AI-powered feedback tools for competitive speakers.

When he’s not coaching or writing, Steve enjoys taking road trips, playing golf, playing the guitar, and spending time with his dog, Patch, who reminds him daily to live in the moment and speak from the heart. “You can’t buy confidence, but you can build it. One sentence at a time.”