“Jordyn is an excellent communicator and trainer for anyone who is looking to improve their pitch or presentation skills. I’ve had the pleasure of participating in her workshops and gained practical tools as an experienced speaker. I also watched her address the concerns and questions of novices with the simplicity only a master of their craft can deliver. If you’re looking to communicate in a way that leaves a lasting impression and converts conversations, Jordyn is the secret weapon you need.”
About
Public speaking expert on a mission to help professionals enjoy and thrive at what we do…
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What do you do if your boss throws you a curveball during a presentation?
The biggest mistake people tend to make when thrown a curve ball by their boss is answering impulsively. Take a moment to pause. With this buffer time to calmly and logically gather your thoughts, your eventual response will be richer in both its content and delivery.
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Me and my professional network, the morning after Emerging Leaders Launch Day.
Me and my professional network, the morning after Emerging Leaders Launch Day.
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Experience
Education
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University of Toronto
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Activities and Societies: Editor at The Law Review (Corporate Cell); Founder of iTrek Toronto (law student trip to Israel); Follies actor, dancer and singer; Acapella singer in The Supreme Chords; 1L Class Representative at Artists' Legal Advice Services; Member of Women's Law Society; Member of Business Law Society
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Activities and Societies: VP Women’s Relations, JD/MBA Association VP Communications, JD/MBA Association Forté Fellow
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Coursework at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Law Class Representative & Volunteer
Artists' Legal Advice Services
- 1 year 10 months
Arts and Culture
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Trip Leader
itrek
- 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Initiated, planned and led the first ever law-focused trip to Israel for University of Toronto Faculty of Law students.
Publications
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The Essential Skill For Landing A Job That School Doesn’t Teach You
The Huffington Post
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Regulating Online Privacy: Some Policy Guidelines, Including Guidelines for International Harmonization
Hawaii International Conference of System Sciences; Various academic journals
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Sociology and the Contemporary World
University of Toronto Press
Honors & Awards
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The Peak's 2023 Emerging Leaders List
The Peak
I am honoured to have been selected for The Peak's Emerging Leaders list for 2023, which highlights leaders under-40 shaping Canada's economy, culture, and society. Featured in the entrepreneurship category. https://readthepeak.com/lists/emerging-leaders-2023
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Gerald W. Schwartz Silver Medal
University of Toronto
Gerald W. Schwartz Silver Medal for the second highest cumulative average over four years in the J.D./M.B.A. program to be awarded to the student in the graduating year with the second highest cumulative average over four years in the J.D./M.B.A. program
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Best Respondent Factum at Callaghan Moot
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
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Medal in Sociology
Queen's University
Awarded by the University to the candidate graduating with a first-class honours degree who is deemed by a Department to have achieved the highest standing in a concentration offered by that Department.
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Prince of Wales Prize
Queen's University
Awarded to the graduating student with the highest standing on the B.A. (Honours) List and who are judged to have the best academic record at Queen's University.
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Rhodes Scholar Finalist
Ontario Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee
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Andrina McCulloch Public Speaking Prize
Queen's University
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Canadian Public Speaking Champion
English Speaking Union
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Character and Morality in Entertainment Award
CAMIE Awards
Won a CAMIE for principal performance in the film "Fallen Angel"
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Danny Norman Blythe Scholarship
Department of Sociology
Awarded to the top Sociology student entering his or her graduating year at Queen’s University at the recommendation of the Department.
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Dean's List With Distinction
Faculty of Arts and Science
Awarded to the top 3% of Arts and Science students at Queen's University who have a minimum GPA of 3.9
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Dean's Special Award
Queen's University
Selected among other Dean's Scholars with Distinction by the Queen’s University and Awards Committee to receive financial scholarship on the basis of academic excellence.
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Gemini Award Nomination
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Best Leading Actress In A Drama or Mini-Series, nominated for the film "Charlie & Me"
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Jennie Shibley Cramm Prize
Queen's University
Awarded to the student deemed to have achieved the best academic performance in second year Sociology at Queen’s University.
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Principal's Scholarship
Queen's University
A two-year scholarship that is awarded to Queen’s students who graduated high school with an average of 95% or above and/or an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme score of at least 39 points.
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Young Artist Award Nomination
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Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Professional working proficiency
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Hebrew
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Organizations
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Ambassador; Mentor; Speaker
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ACTRA
Actor
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Forté Foundaiton
Fellow
-Awarded on the basis of exemplary leadership and female advocacy in business.
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Sick Kids Foundation
Board Member
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Ontario Bar Association
Student Division Section Executive
-Responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Student Division section of the Ontario Bar Association.
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