When you speak in front of others it should be perfect authentic

I’m here to help you find your voice when presenting.

Josie Cheng, Legal Professional

“Jacoba is an incredible coach who helped me transform my public speaking skills and officiate my friends’ wedding with confidence. Her guidance was invaluable—she provided practical tools to manage my nerves and helped me deliver a heartfelt and seamless ceremony. I felt supported every step of the way, and her encouragement gave me the confidence to stand in front of a crowd. The wedding was a success, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her. If you’re looking to build your public speaking skills, Jacoba is the best and I couldn’t recommend her enough!”

Jacoba’s coaching is empowering and transformative. With experience spanning various industries, Jacoba has for being both intuitive and getting clients the results they want. Whether working one-on-one or facilitating group workshops, Jacoba brings warmth, clarity, and depth to every interaction.

Jacoba is a CTI-trained Coach and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

As a professional opera singer and choir leader performing all over Europe and her native Canada, Jacoba has developed exceptional skills in public speaking, stage presence, and handling nerves, which now inform her coaching practice. These experiences have honed her ability to connect deeply with clients, helping them find their authentic voice and build confidence in personal and professional settings.

Want to level up how you communicate?

Current and previous clients include leaders from:

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  • The International Coaching Federation  defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.

    We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, setting you on a path to greater personal and professional fulfilment.

    100 EUR or 150 CAD per session (60 minutes), discounts available for booking a multi-session package

  • Designed to build strong, authentic communication skills, these sessions are fully customizable to meet the unique needs of your team or organization.

    Possible workshop topics include:

    • Guide participants in refining their presentation style.

    • Equip team members with strategies to manage nerves, clarify their message, enhance body language, and use their voice effectively.

    • To help each participant uncover and express their individual message.

    Prices vary, get in touch for more details.

Jia Deng, UI/UX Engineer, Mercedes-Benz

“Jacoba is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had, or I can even imagine, 3 continuous package bookings already says it all. I always feel fully engaged, and she is easy to connect and work with. She’s been crucial on my communication journey.”

Catherine Hughes, PhD Candidate and business owner of Hamilton Forest school

“She’s given me exercises that have allowed me to dig deeper and get to know my inner critic better so I can perform my best in my career. If you are looking to level up your life and tackle your dreams, Jacoba’s coaching will help you break those down into manageable bite-size pieces.”

Sean Haid, professional opera singer

“Jacoba’s warm, welcoming, and kind approach immediately assured me I was in good hands. Having known Jacoba as colleagues in music, her empathy and ability to listen deeply came through equally as strong in her work as a coach. This coaching has been invaluable in clarifying my goals, developing strategies to overcome roadblocks, and investing in my potential.”

Rachel Lynch, Entrepreneur

“I end each session feeling so much lighter and have learned some great skills that I can use daily when feeling overwhelmed. She has a toolbox of ideas that she can instantly pick from and I am also so impressed at how professionally she works. She is able to adapt everything to my needs and gives me the accountability that I need. I couldn’t be happier working with Jacoba.”