Stage Light Communications

07/30/2026

How has Jim from The Office affected the way you approach public speaking? The answer might surprise you.

Original video by Tawny Platis

PS: Chat, I need your advice. What colour should I paint my office? I'm sick of blending into this light blue wall (blending in is not my vibe). Tell me what you think would make these videos pop!

07/09/2026

06/30/2026

What was the best wedding speech you've ever heard? What was the worst?

If you're raising a glass to a happy couple this summer, check out https://stagelight.ca/blog/wedding-speech for our guide to giving a toast that gets remembered for all the right reasons.

06/16/2026

When I moved into my house, I inherited a couple of gigantic peony plants. A variety bred to have flowers so cartoonishly large that their own stems can't support them. It doesn't matter what I do to support the plants; if I don't cut the blooms and stick them in a vase, they just dangle there like they've lost their will to live.

This was a choice that somebody made, but I can't help thinking that it would have been much better just to let the plants be a bit more well-rounded.

Maybe we could even say the same for ourselves? In the professional world, there's relentless pressure to specialize...but your success can be constrained if you don't have the so-called "soft skills" to work well with others and communicate your expertise to others.

For example: When a loved one needed surgery last year, of course we wanted the best medical professionals on the job -- but it was also important that they earn our trust by communicating clearly and answering questions openly. In fact, there's a strong link between a doctor's bedside manner and how likely they are to be sued for malpractice.

Luckily, it's never too late to start broadening your skill set. My clients are successful professionals who are great at what they do, but realize that they could make a bigger impact by beefing up their communication skills (kind of like how my peonies would look better if they beefed up their stems). And when they do, they get results.

Check out the link in our bio to see how you can do the same, with a little help from Stage Light Communications!

06/08/2026

I almost had a very different life.

One without the creativity, connection, freedom and thrill of getting in front of an audience.

Because I got one thing all wrong.

For the full story (and what I'd tell myself if I could go back in time), check out the link in my bio.

06/02/2026

Becoming a TEDx speaker is a great way to raise your profile and credibility, but it doesn't just happen. There's an art and a science to getting chosen for that stage. Check out the link in our bio for a guide to making your application stand out.

05/12/2026

It's getting harder to know what's real; to know when a person's words are really their own versus a conputer-generated creation. As a result, many of us are craving more authenticity. A typo, a blemish. Something a little rough around the edges, proving that it was created by a human.

As a result, this is a great time to make more use of public speaking and verbal communication. Let people see you and hear you speak for yourself. It's time to let go of perfectionism. Those flaws you used to hide away are now proof of life, something to be embraced rather than judged.

What draws you in these days? And how can you give more of that to the world?

11/25/2025

There's no such thing as one-size-fits-all public speaking advice. That's why we start by asking you about your goals, strengths, and challenges, then craft an approach that's personalized to you (or your team).

If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels, send us a message and find out whether coaching and training with Stage Light Communications is the next step for you.

11/17/2025

There is a joy in being onstage.

Once upon a time, I never would have said that. Then I learned how to transform nerves into energy, vulnerability into connection.

Of course, what happens on stage is only a small part of the story. There's a process behind it: creativity and strategy and stubborn determination.

I encourage my clients to approach their day-to-day speaking goals pragmatically, reminding them that "it's not a TED talk!" It took actually becoming a TEDx speaker to understand how true that really is. This took a LOT of work, friends. But I have zero regrets. The opportunity to get attention on an idea that matters, to stretch my speaking skill set, and to do all that alongside some very smart and inspiring people? Count me in, any day.

The video will be available in Spring 2026, and in the meantime I have plans to do some videos reflecting on the process. Make sure to sign up for my newsletter (https://stagelight.ca/) to make sure you get them!

But first, I rest. I'm turning my focus back to my clients and my business and my family, as the holiday season approaches. Getting ready for the next joyful opportunity.

Photos by Lindsay Gibeau