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Public speaking with presence.

You know your material. Your job is the information. My job is how it lands.

Which one are you?
Trusted by physicians and leaders at
McMaster University
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
CHEO Research Institute / Institut de recherche
NMIN
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
AllerGen
"Doctors are a difficult audience, and what you have done so well… is that combination of giving us compelling insights, perspectives and practices of actors, while linking it to ours… You also made it greatly entertaining, engaging and fun!"
Dr. Anne Wong · Professor Emerita, Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University
"Your insight and teachings on public speaking were invaluable to our faculty, and the feedback on your session was overwhelmingly positive."
Dr. Olufemi Ayeni · Division Head, Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University
"I attended your public speaking workshop… and was absolutely blown away (we all were!). Your talk was, hands down, the highlight of the conference."
Laura Feldman, MPH · Research Analyst, The Hospital for Sick Children
"I have been attending/organizing these types of events for over 30 years, and your presentation is one of the most [informative] and impactful."
Michelle Harkness · Manager, HQP and Events, AllerGen NCE
Colleen speaking at a workshop
The Four Pillars
E

Energy

We activate your voice and body so your words have weight. Most people speak from the neck up, disconnected, tight, flat. We bring the whole instrument online.

P

Passion

Passion is the courage to care deeply. It is meaning. Purpose. Curiosity. Authenticity. People feel when you believe what you are saying. Passion is where communication begins to matter.

I

In-Presence

In-Presence is the ability to remain here. Not trapped in fear. Not performing a version of yourself from outside your body. Grounded. Breathing. Available. Confidence is trusting yourself while nerves exist.

C

Connection

Connection is the invisible thread between humans. Trust. Empathy. Belonging. Communication becomes powerful when people feel connected to the person speaking, not just the information.

Coming January 2027

EPIC Online Classes

The EPIC System. Live. Online. Available to you wherever you are in the world.

Energy. Passion. In-Presence. Connection, brought to you in a live, interactive online format. Connect with fellow professionals, physicians, and creatives across the globe.

EPIC Online Classes Zoom cohort
Colleen Aynn, founder of The EPIC System

Colleen Aynn has been on stage for over 40 years and teaching for 35. She's a performer, songwriter and teacher, and the creator of TheatreKids and Feeling Friends.

Live Online · Group

The EPIC Rehearsal Lab

$1,800(beta price)

Live online, Thursdays 12:00 to 1:30 pm ET, for 90 days. Starts January 2027. Come back for another 90 days anytime; returning students get a better rate.

For people who speak when it counts: leaders, educators, speakers, teams and returning EPIC students. Live online, from anywhere in the world.

One-to-One

Interview Coaching

$1,500

Three or four 90-minute sessions, one-to-one, on Zoom or in person.

For the moments that decide what's next: interviews, auditions, scholarships, big presentations and leadership moments.

In Person · Your Team

Workshops & Keynotes

Half day, full day or a series

Built for your team and your goals.

For organizations investing in their people: healthcare teams, educators, executives, artists and conference audiences. In person, built around your people and the moments they face.

colleenaynn@gmail.com

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