How Stand Up and Speak is helping bring out a change in the lives of many individuals

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Lori-Ann Jakel, the founder of Stand Up and Speak, is a published poet, author, and public speaker. Also a hands-on mother and a grandmother, Lori-Ann Jakel is a public speaking coach who motivates and trains future champions. 

Jakel believes that the greatest soft skill a person can learn is the ability to communicate effectively. Considering that people at every stage in their lives require to speak and communicate with others but might be lacking the skills to get their points across, Jakel launched her own solo venture to help such people prepare for the future. 

CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

We recently got the chance to interview Lori-Ann Jakel and learn more about how to Stand Up and Speak is helping bring out a change in the lives of many individuals, from students to adults. Also, we try to understand Jakel’s vision behind something so different and the motivation behind coming up with the idea to establish Stand Up and Speak. 

In this podcast, Jakel also gives us an insight into the benefits of communicating well and how her organization has helped people from all around the globe including India, China, Malaysia, the United States, and Canada. 

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SK Uddin
As the founder of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, SK Uddin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the Canadian SME landscape. His experience in providing valuable insights into business tools, trends, and success stories makes him a compelling host who understands the needs and challenges of entrepreneurs. He also brings his expertise from organizing the annual Small Business Summit and Small Business Expo, further enriching the podcast’s content with real-world perspectives on collaboration and growth.