Focused Flow: Turn public speaking anxiety into peak performance

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

25 Liberty St | Toronto, ON

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Stop managing nerves; start commanding the room. This expert-led intensive uses science-backed tools to build your presentation confidence.
About this Event

Who: Speakers and Professionals at any level (16 spots available)

What: An interactive, science-based workshop for body, voice, and mind.

Takeaway: A practical system for presentation preparation, delivery, and post-speech self-care.

Vibe: In-person, supportive, and immediately applicable.

Facilitators: Sarah Kolasky (award-winning actor and coach) with guest facilitator Lindsay Leese (actor and PitchCraft presentation coach)

Bonus: Registration includes a PDF summary of the workshop


Stop fighting your nerves - start harnessing them.

Public speaking shouldn’t be a battle with yourself. Join us to transform high-stakes anxiety into peak-performance excitement. Led by accomplished actors and coaches Sarah Kolasky and Lindsay Leese, you’ll master the exact tools performers use to thrive under pressure.

The secret? There is no “right” way to look or sound. There is only you, at your best, finding the joy in the moment.

Whether it’s a keynote or a sales pitch, this 3-hour interactive workshop moves beyond "perfection" to help you find genuine confidence. Using science-backed techniques for the body, voice, and mind, you’ll learn to conquer imposter syndrome and truly connect with your audience.

The Focused Flow System

Our four-pillar approach supports you through the entire speaking journey:

  1. Prep Like a Performer: Reframe mindset pitfalls and learn strategies to build a genuine connection to your words and your audience before you even speak.
  2. The Moment Before: Apply acting techniques to release stress and "drop into" your most confident self moments before you start.
  3. The Performance: Find your "flow" - staying grounded, focused, and resilient. Learn to handle Q&As and pivots with ease.
  4. The Recovery: Effectively release post-speech adrenaline and turn your experience into constructive growth for the next time.

Space is limited. Join an intimate group (max 16) to get personalized feedback and leave ready to own your next presentation.



Event Photos

Above is a view of our workshop venue. Spacious and full of natural light, we believe you'll feel inspired and energized in this space.

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Where is it happening?

25 Liberty St, 25 Liberty Street, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 113.00

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