I help students from middle school through university build the confidence to speak clearly, think on their feet, and present with real impact. Right now that means private coaching and community workshops, serving Burlington, Oakville, and Hamilton.
Why it matters
They rush through presentations, avoid eye contact, and forget everything they prepared. That fear does not go away on its own. But with the right coach, it does not have to stay either.
They know what they want to say but freeze the moment all eyes are on them.
They speak too fast, go too quiet, or lose their place and never recover.
They avoid volunteering, avoid leadership, and shrink in rooms where they deserve to take up space.
Nobody has ever shown them exactly how to stand, speak, and own a moment.
Ways to work together
Private coaching is open now. I also run free workshops for schools and community groups, and group cohorts for Grades 5 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12 return next summer.
Personalized coaching tailored to where your student is right now, whether that's middle school, high school, or university.
I love bringing public speaking to my community. I run free workshops for schools, community centres, and libraries. Reach out to book one for your group.
Our first summer program was such a hit that we're already planning several more. Cohorts for Grades 5 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12 are both coming back next summer. I'm also exploring shorter workshops during school breaks throughout the year, TBD, so join the waitlist to hear first.
Summer 2026 recap
A look back at our first summer program: Saturdays at Burlington Central Library, June to July 2026.
What people are saying
Our kids absolutely loved this program! Kaya is an amazing coach who genuinely cares about helping every child succeed. She consistently went above and beyond, making time for extra practice and even offering makeup sessions so no one fell behind.
It was the best experience! Kaya is amazing, and she helped my child build so much confidence. I couldn't believe how confidently my child stood in front of everyone and delivered her speech without forgetting any details.
My daughter loved every session with Kaya. It made her feel a lot more confident when speaking to others.
We were so proud of Nihira at the showcase. We've seen a huge boost in her confidence over the last six weeks.
At the beginning I was nervous about public speaking. Now I love it.
Thanks for everything you taught me, it was so helpful! I really enjoyed classes with you. I was really nervous on the first day but I had such a great time in classes!
Your coach
I know what it feels like to stand in front of a room with your heart racing and your mind going blank. I was that student. Then I learned the skills that changed everything, and I went on to win 12 Ontario public speaking championships.
I started Express Yourself because every student deserves a coach who actually knows them, remembers where they started, and stays in their corner every single week. I also love giving back, running free public speaking workshops for schools, community centres, and libraries whenever I can.
From Kaya's desk
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Private coaching, free community workshops, or the group cohort waitlist. Reach out and I'll take it from there.