I help people be bold by reframing fear. As a five-time Formation
Skydiving record holder with 1000 skydives, my motivational talks reveal ten guiding principles you already have that will help you move forward with courage.
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Nicolien
Lana's talk at the OACP LEARN Conference in October 2024 was great! She was articulate and engaging, presenting relevant and thought-provoking points. Lana's insights provided valuable perspectives and left the audience with much to reflect on. An excellent contribution to the conference. More...
What do you love most about your job?
I love helping business professionals uncover their potential and lead with purpose.
As a five-time Canadian Formation Skydiving record holder with nearly 1000 skydives, I love doing three things for people: making death less weird, risk more fun, and reframing failure as learning.
Through keynote presentations, individual coaching sessions, or group workshops, I offer practical guidance to face transitions with clarity.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have worked as a freelancer and independent contractor for over 25 years throughout my portfolio career, even when I was employed full time.
I was recently restructured out of my last role and am now 100% freelance. I enjoy the flexibility and diversity freelance works brings.
As a modern day renaissance woman with a portfolio career in writing, editing, production and public speaking, I am constantly seeking new audiences where I can make a difference.
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm here to help you move through transition with courage instead of fear. Because fear of the unknown is actually potential. Possibility. Opportunity.
If you are navigating change and struggling with uncertainty, I’m here to remind you that you don’t have all the time in the world to start again. And that’s a good thing. By sharing my failures and mistakes, I am living proof that showing up is more than half the battle.
Start before you’re ready.
Growth is waiting for you on the other side of fear.
Elevate your perspective.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I offer virtual options of my presentations on Zoom or Teams. I tailor the interactive portions of the presentation to make them online-friendly.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
People are free to wear a mask during my presentations if they choose.
Motivational Speaker - Resilience Basics: Becoming Fearless
What if you weren’t afraid to fail?
In this one-hour session, resilience expert, skydiver, and author Lana Starchuck will help you understand how you can take more risks in life and business. With wit and humour, she demonstrates how to reframe fear, tackle obstacles that are holding you back, and how to see that failure is not the end…death is the end.
In recent sessions, Lana has inspired audiences to rethink fear, recognize their potential, and take the first step toward their goal before it’s too late. Think about what Lana can do for you, your team, class or organization.
Imagine working in a collaborative, trusting, and inclusive environment where growth and transformation can flourish.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get clear on what matters most.
View my demo reel here: https://lanastarchuck.com/speaker
Writer - seasoned professional in a variety of styles
Writer and editor with extensive experience in communications, branded content, journalism, marketing, and creative writing.
I am a member of the The Writers' Union of Canada and the Toronto Women's Writing Salon.
My writing has been published in many Canadian journals and magazines and I won the Random House of Canada Creative Writing Award at the University of Toronto in 2012. Moving Parts is my first book of short stories.
I’m a regular contributor to Parachutist Magazine, CanPara Magazine, LiisBeth, and the former managing editor of UpNext, a digital professional development magazine for CPA Ontario.
https://lanastarchuck.com/writing
Editor - make your copy clear and concise
I offer editing services for anyone seeking clarity in their fiction or non-fiction work or full manuscript evaluations.
I also edit corporate communication, learning content, and book proposals. I make your copy stronger by turning complex ideas into easily readable content.
I use a direct and thoughtful approach, which are the values I admire in others.
https://lanastarchuck.com/editor
