Shape your presentation. Find your voice inside it. Show up as yourself.
Public speaking and presentation coaching for the full arc — from the first idea to the moment you share it.
Hi, I'm Dhana.
I help speakers, educators and performers find the clearest, most grounded version of what they're trying to say —
and deliver it in a way that genuinely reaches people.
Coaching with me means a structured process, an honest outside eye,
and support that meets you exactly where you are.
Based in Edmonton · Serving clients worldwide
Here’s how I help
Whether you're delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, pitching an idea or performing on stage —
I help you get clear on where you're taking your audience, and confident in yourself to get them there.
So many presentations lose people in the first five minutes. Yours won't. When your content is shaped with intention, your delivery feels natural and you're genuinely connected to your audience, people stay with you.
Coaching with me helps you feel prepared but not rigid. Grounded in your material and free to be genuinely present.
Instead of pushing through nerves or second-guessing yourself, you’ll show up ready.
WORK TOGETHER
Support for every stage of your presentation
Content, delivery and everything in between
1:1 Presentation & Public Speaking Coaching
Ready to go deeper? I work with you personally on your presentation, your challenges, and your goals.
Some clients need help shaping content. Others focus on delivery, nerves or presence. Most need a bit of everything. We'll figure out what's right for you.
Shape Your Presentation
— a starter guide
This guide walks you through the essential questions that shape every great presentation:
Who your audience is, what you want them to feel, and how to build a clear arc from your first idea to your final delivery. A real first step (not just another checklist!).
Meet Dhana —
Presentation and Performance Coach
Welcome to Real Arc Studio, a coaching practice rooted in theatre, story and human connection.
I work with professionals, creatives and educators to build practical skills and a clear process — so presenting feels more confident, grounded and genuinely like you.
My approach is supportive and deeply individual. I'm not reading from a generic playbook.
Everything starts with what's already there in you — what you do well, what makes you great, where you hold back, and what your particular message needs to come alive.
CLIENT LOVE
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"Having another set of eyes and ears was invaluable - along with the unbiased guidance I received.
I feel much more confident on-camera and now have some handy tools and techniques. I fully recommend working with Dhana - a talented professional coach.”
— Sheilagh C., Financial Educator
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“Dhana has single-handedly changed my business for the better.
Her ability to pinpoint exactly what needs tweaking and offer immediate solutions is remarkable and so comforting. My social media presence and course content was non-existent before I worked with Dhana and it terrified me. And now it’s something I am proud of and have confidence doing.”
— Jill S., Professional Vocal Coach @singwithjill
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Dhana is an exceptional teacher, a compassionate coach and a professional leader.
In my time under her direction, I saw every participant in our group excel, thrive and expand with joy!
— Daltry Rose, Artist / Program Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Many of my clients are already capable presenters — they just want to get even better. Whether you're managing nerves, making dry content more engaging, finding your on-camera presence, or learning to really inhabit a performance, we work with where you are and where you want to go.
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Yes — understanding your audience and shaping your message around them is often where we start. We'll work on making your content land in a way that's clear and memorable for the people in the room.
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Every client engagement looks a little different. Some clients come with a draft presentation ready to refine. Others need hands-on delivery practice i.e. we'll work through sections of their talk together, with continuous feedback throughout. In your free consult, we'll figure out the right approach for you.
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That depends on how much support you’re looking for. If you’d like me to review a few slides or help you with one specific aspect of your delivery, we could do that within a few weeks of your presentation. If you need help shaping your content or you don’t have a lot of public presentation experience, I recommend you book at least 1-2 months in advance.
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Both. If you're a singer, musician or performer who wants to feel more at ease on stage and more connected to your audience, you're in the right place.
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That depends on your goals, your timeline, and where you're starting from. If you’re newer to presenting and working through nerves, you will benefit from more sustained support over time. If you’re a seasoned presenter zeroing in on a specific challenge, you may only need a session or two. Wherever you’re at, we'll map out a clear plan together.
Let’s Connect
In a free 15-minute Zoom consult, we’ll talk through your presentation, identify your goals and any roadblocks, and outline a clear path forward—
You’ll leave with clarity around next steps and a sense of what support would be most helpful for you.