Private Voice Coaching for Speakers Who Need to Deliver.
Public speaking lessons in Toronto for professionals, students, and anyone preparing for a high-stakes moment.
In person in East York. Online across Canada.
What Happens in a Session
You bring your material — a presentation, a talk, a pitch, a speech, or a message you need to land under pressure.
You speak. I listen. We adjust.
Every session is built around what your voice is actually doing — and what it needs to do differently. Working with a public speaking coach in Toronto — in person or online — can be the fastest way to close the gap between how you sound and how you want to sound.
This isn’t generic presentation coaching. It’s specific, practical voice work focused on how you sound, how you land your words, and how your body responds when the pressure turns up.
People come here with a deadline. A pitch meeting. A TEDx. A keynote. A difficult conversation. A job interview. A wedding speech. Something that matters.
The work is real and the results show up fast. You’ll hear the difference in your first session. Most students do.
What We Work On
Depending on your material and what your voice needs, sessions focus on:
Delivery — pacing, rhythm, and how your words land on an audience Presence — sounding and feeling grounded even when the stakes are high Articulation — clarity, diction, and making every word count Memorization — tools that actually stick, not just repetition Stage fright — the voice that disappears when someone’s watching. We work on that.
Who This Is For
You’re in the right place if you:
Have a presentation, pitch, or talk coming up and need to sharpen your delivery fast Know your material but freeze, rush, or go flat the moment you’re in front of people Want to sound more confident and authoritative without sounding like someone else Have been told to “slow down,” “speak up,” or “project more” — and aren’t sure how Are preparing for a TEDx, keynote, panel, media appearance, or high-stakes meeting Teach or lead and want your voice to carry the room without draining you
Professionals. Executives. Educators. Students. Anyone in Toronto — or anywhere online — who needs their voice to show up when it matters.
How It Works
New students begin with a 45-minute Intro Session — available as a standalone booking or as the first session of a package.
Single sessions for returning students are available as a Focused Session (45 min) or a Deep Dive (90 min).
Packages run in series of 3, 5, 10, or 15 sessions — available to new and returning students.
Prefer to Talk First?
If you want to ask a question before committing to a session, book a free 15-minute discovery call. It’s a straight conversation — no sales pitch, no pressure.
With just one session, not only have my speech skills improved but my perspective has also shifted as I look toward elevating my public speaking career. Carolyn creates a safe, encouraging, and courageous space to develop your voice. It was a fun, informative, and impactful session! Will definitely continue to work with her!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this generous feedback. Working with speakers like you—curious, committed, and ready to elevate—is exactly why I do this work. You have a powerful message, and I’m excited to help you bring it forward with clarity, confidence, and impact. This is only the start.
Carolyn is a great public speaking teacher! I am really excited for our sessions together as I am learning a lot of great skills I have been able to use in my speaking engagements!
Response from the owner:Wow! thank you so much. The pleasure is all mine 🙂
Carolyn Thompson is a TEDx speaker, a singer and vocal performance coach. She also happens to rent office space at The Workaround. I’ve heard Carolyn with her students, so as I struggled this week to get the tone and pacing of my talk right, I asked to hire her for an hour. I figured even though I don’t need formal acting lessons to give a presentation, simply running through my talk with a pro would be a good use of time.
WELL. Here is a story of me going in with not many expectations and being totally blown away by talent. It’s a wonder why Carolyn isn’t booked up for months. In just 45 minutes not only did she give me tools for memorization that actually stuck in my brain, but she taught me skills I had never heard of before. And I give talks A LOT. I thought I knew what I was doing. But I was WRONG.
I have a better understanding of how to not jumble my words, to punch consonants and breathe correctly. I understand what it means to present confidence and really feel your words. Carolyn did that for me. I repeat, IN ONE SESSION. I had to hire her again this week so I could get even better at perfecting my delivery.
If you are preparing for a talk, even virtually, I HIGHLY recommend a virtual hour with Carolyn. She brought my talk to the next level. I am more confident for filming than I ever was, and this is saying a lot given I’ve been in lockdown with two sick kids and solo parenting and trying to manage a business from home. I was sure I’d be screwing this whole thing up. But Carolyn truly helped me, beyond what I thought, and I was reminded to ditch the whole "I'm an expert and have got this" ego. I went into a learning session willing, but not expecting, to be molded, and I was TRANSFORMED. Do it. Hire Carolyn. The end <3
Response from the owner:Dang. This is a massive compliment. Thank you!
Its all you. I just pulled out what was already inside you. I can't wait to see you rock your TED Talks!
Patient, supportive and a good reader of character. Every session I've had with Carolyn Thompson has developed my confidence, voice and listening skills. She has helped me focus on my ideas so that I can better prepare myself for public speaking events.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this thoughtful review. Helping speakers build confidence, sharpen their voice, and clarify their ideas so they can show up prepared and grounded has always been central to my work. I appreciate your trust and I’m glad the sessions supported your growth.
