Cart 0
 
 

Adam Lazarus is an internationally acclaimed instructor and corporate speech consultant who is widely known for his ability to motivate and support his clients, hone their communication skills, and promote the confidence they need to bring their messages to life.

Adam is driven by a creative spark. He works with the world’s leading visionary thinkers and artists in board rooms, on film sets, and on stages across the globe to help them reach the next level in their leadership roles. As an award-winning theatre practitioner, he brings the art of stagecraft into the boardroom. This helps his clients tap into their authentic voice and captivate audiences with newfound confidence.

In addition to his consulting work, Adam teaches at the University of Toronto and at the National Theatre School of Canada. He holds an honours degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and University of Leeds in England and a certificate of Education from L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France.

adam@corporatespeechconsultants.com

bio photo_adam.jpg
 

Adam is exceptionally gifted at zoning in on the aspects of a speaker’s delivery and presence that can be improved, as well as what they did well. His inclusive and collaborative approach was amazing. Adam provided us with a highly effective learning experience that offered growth and fun along the way.
— Tina Nicodemo, CED MD Financial Management

 
 
bio+photo_sarah.jpg
 

Sarah Lang is an Executive Leadership Coach and a Communications Skills Instructor. With 15 years of success of leading complex projects across sectors and expertise in leadership and communication, Sarah partners with executives, teams and organizations to elevate their public speaking and leadership presence for greater influence, impact and results.

Sarah is an Instructor at the University of Toronto, a Mastery Faculty facilitator with Google, and a Program Lead at the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative at the Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also co-host of the podcast, A Little Bit Easier.


Sarah’s services include custom training and coaching programs on the topics of  leadership development, public speaking and effective communication, and one-on-one executive leadership coaching. 

Sarah is a certified coach with CTI (CPCC), is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential-holder, and certified with the International Coaches Federation (ICF). She obtained her M.A. from the Munk Centre for Global Affairs, at the University of Toronto. 

sarah@corporatespeechconsultants.com

 

Sarah was such an incredible and inspiring coach! First, she made me feel comfortable and gain more confidence. Then she taught me to lead a strong opening and closing, organize my thoughts, and how to answer questions. What a difference. She made it much easier than I could have imagined. I highly recommend Sarah Lang for your presentation skill needs.
— Grace Yu, Senior Analyst at Johnson and Johnson

 
 
bio+photo_melanie.jpg
 
 

Melanie Novis has spent decades earning the nickname the ‘speech whisperer’ as President of Corporate Speech Consultants. Her sophisticated teaching techniques have transformed podium-shy clients into motivated, confident and articulate speakers, who can not only advance their business goals but also master high-impact communications.

Melanie works with national and international clients from newly promoted executives to seasoned multinational chief executives. While each client is unique, they all seek to improve their public speaking and presentation skills, develop their communication capabilities and enhance their leadership presence. With Melanie’s help, they accomplish just that – and in the process achieve a new level of success.

Melanie is the author of Canadian Public Speaking and a recipient of the University of Toronto's Excellence in Teaching Award. She holds a Licentiate from Trinity College of London and graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, with a HPTD, specializing in speech.

melanie@corporatespeechconsultants.com

 

As an immigrant to Canada, I had experienced difficulties in communicating and presenting, especially to senior management. Melanie coached me, one-on-one, to master the skills of professional presentation, effective high-level communication with executives, and accent modification. Her coaching has had a major impact on my career.
— Chandra Wijaya, Executive Director, Control & Initiatives, Bank of Canada

 
 
 
 

Jim Van Horne is an award-winning television sports commentator. Through his coaching, Jim prepares clients for important media engagements that can test the confidence and comfort level of even the most seasoned speakers. 

Jim’s corporate media training, based on decades of experience in the field, helps train clients to deliver clear, compelling messages to reach their key target audience during television or radio interviews and appearances.

Jim has spent more than 25 years covering sporting events at the national and international levels including five Olympic Games, and has hosted World Cup Alpine Skiing and tennis on Sportsnet.

jim@corporatespeechconsultants.com

profile-photo_jim.jpg
 

Jim Van Horne is ... ‘The best in Canadian Television’.
— William Houston, Globe and Mail

Ready to work together?