The journey from a small coaching practice to Canada's leading public speaking institution
Deaflfucoga was founded in 2010 by Dr. Emily Chen, a former communications professor and TEDx speaker who recognized a gap in practical public speaking education. What began as a small coaching practice in downtown Toronto quickly evolved as word spread about our transformative approach.
By 2013, we had expanded to three Canadian cities and developed our signature methodology that combines psychological principles with practical techniques. Today, we operate in seven major Canadian cities and have helped over 15,000 professionals and students transform their speaking abilities.
The name "Deaflfucoga" represents the core principles of our teaching philosophy: Delivery, Engagement, Authenticity, Fearlessness, Language, Fluency, Confidence, Organization, Gesture, and Articulation - the ten pillars of effective public speaking that form the foundation of all our training programs.
The guiding principles behind our work
To democratize effective communication by providing world-class public speaking training that builds confidence, enhances careers, and empowers voices across Canada.
We are committed to delivering the highest quality training based on proven methodologies and continuous research.
We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical practices in all our interactions with clients and partners.
We believe effective communication skills should be available to everyone, and we design our programs to be inclusive and adaptable.
We continuously evolve our teaching methods by incorporating new research, technology, and approaches to stay at the forefront of the field.
Meet the communication specialists behind Deaflfucoga
Founder & CEO
Former TED speaker and communications professor with 20+ years of experience. Dr. Chen has coached executives from Fortune 500 companies and published three books on effective communication.
Chief Training Officer
Former national debate champion and theater director. Michael specializes in executive communication and has trained leaders in politics, business, and academia for over 15 years.
Head of Curriculum
Speech pathologist and former university lecturer with expertise in voice training. Sarah has developed our signature methodologies and leads our research initiatives.
Corporate Program Director
MBA and certified executive coach with 12 years in leadership development. David oversees our corporate training programs and specializes in high-stakes presentations.
Why thousands trust us with their communication development
All our coaches hold advanced degrees in relevant fields such as communications, psychology, or performing arts, and undergo our rigorous 200-hour certification program.
Our curriculum is developed in consultation with academics from top Canadian universities and is updated annually based on the latest research in communication psychology.
We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate, with over 85% of our business coming from referrals. Our corporate clients report an average 40% improvement in presentation effectiveness.
We collaborate with leading business schools, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies to develop specialized training programs that meet industry-specific needs.
Join thousands of professionals who have elevated their careers through our proven methods.