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Wendy Cherwinski - The Spoken Word Strategist

Hello. Do you want to boost your speechwriting skills to a new level? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

I provide the rocket fuel that will give you lift off or move you to a higher orbit. I do that by
• Training individuals and groups to write speeches, and by
• Coaching individuals and groups to sharpen and expand their skill sets.

During my 30 years in business, I've led courses, workshops and webinars, delivered customized sessions to students in university business schools, spoken at international conferences and coached both working and aspiring speechwriters to boost their skills.

Earlier in my career, I gained valuable experience as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor and public affairs specialist.

I hold an Honours Bachelor of Journalism Degree from Carleton University. I am also a member of the United Kingdom Speechwriters' Guild, a past president of the International Association of Business Communicators (Ottawa Chapter) and a past board member the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Ottawa Chapter).

Flip through some feedback (below) from previous course participants and coaching clients…
What People Say...
  • Wendy is the consummate professional. She adds clarity where it is needed, provides a framework and loose guidance allowing you to come to your own conclusions and insights. Working with her was incredibly valuable. Her hard hitting strategic questions changed the direction I took in developing my brand and how I wanted it to be expressed. She actively encourages you to present your authentic self and for that I am truly grateful. Patrick Blackman, Coaching Client, Cantley, P.Q.
  • Wendy's workshops will kick open the doors of creativity, pull you out of any rut you may be in and give you the tools you need to build a great speech. Aimée Feaver, Freelance Business Writer, Toronto
  • Wendy's presentation style is very accessible and warm, as well as professional and thorough. The handouts and exercises are great too. I'm recommending her speechwriting workshop to my colleagues. Mary Trafford, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Status of Women Canada
  • As a result of this workshop I’ll be more strategic in my thinking and planning, and I know my presentations will be much better for it. Holly Bridges, Senior Writer, Chief of the Air Staff, National Defence Headquarters
  • I hired Wendy to help me develop a presentation to deliver to a group of 200 global sales team members of a key client of mine, itself a global brand. Wendy's strategic approach to communications as well as the tools and techniques she coached me on were a key factor in helping me develop and deliver an impactful and memorable presentation. Wendy's guidance on developing the framework of the "story" of the presentation, writing the copy and developing the slide content was invaluable. Kerry Mortimer, President at Mortimer Marketing Group | Marketing Strategy, Social Selling, Partnership Marketing
  • Wendy’s work provides a strong focus on the delivery of key messages that stick with readers and listeners. Doug McCallum, Senior Comms Advisor, Government of Canada
  • I would recommend this course to anyone who gives speeches, writes speeches, or assigns speeches. It'll be time and money well spent. Cecilia Blanchfield, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
  • …Practical information you can apply in real life. Mireille Khouri, Public Affairs Officer, Canadian Institutes for Health Research
  • Anyone tired of bullet points, bullet points, and more bullet points will come away from this workshop full of new ideas. Tom Hollon PhD, Falcon River Communications
  • An A+ presentation about making better presentations full of useful, practical information and tips that I can use every day. Brad Mackay, Manager, Communications, First Nations Information Governance Centre
  • It’s a great course for learning how to write effective, compelling speeches. Alexandra Graham, Communications Officer, National Defence