BIO
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Hi, I’m Donna Flynn. I’ve spent over two decades helping people strengthen their voice, steady their breath, and show up with clarity in both personal and professional spaces. My approach combines practical training with real results — whether you’re here to improve your singing voice, speak with more ease and impact, breathe better, or work through decisions that matter.
I’ve trained with respected programs across North America, including the University of British Columbia and the University of Pittsburgh, and hold certifications in vocal health, breathing science, and motivational coaching. I use proven, evidence-based tools — but just as important is how I work with you: direct, respectful, and encouraging.
Clients come to me for all kinds of reasons. Some want a stronger voice for performance, leadership, or presentations. Some need to reduce breathlessness or manage asthma and sleep apnea. Others are working through decisions or transitions and want a calm, grounded way forward. Whatever brings you here, our work will be tailored to what actually fits you — no fluff, no gimmicks, just tools that work.
If you want to feel more in control of your voice, your breath, or your next steps, I’m here to help you build skills that carry over into everyday life. You’ll leave each session knowing exactly what to work on and why it works
Credentials:
1. Oxygen Advantage Complete Advantage Certification: Sports and High Performance Training
2. The Buteyko Clinic Method Certification, CertBBM
3. Motivational Interviewing
4. Voice - Optimizing Technique - Evidence and Scientific Updates - Vocalizing with Ease: Provincial Voice Care Resource Program, supported by the Division of Otolaryngology, University of British Columbia and BC Provincial Health Services.
5. Client-centered Management for Adults Focused on Assessment and Technique - Vancouver General Hospital Pacific Voice Clinic, multidisciplinary clinic ALERT model
6. Voice Center University of Pittsburgh - The Voice Group, Contemporary Voice Care
7. Medical Center University of Pittsburgh – Vocal Assessment, Program & Techniques
8. Transgender Voice and Communication - Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
9. Educational Kinesiology Certification - WHOLE BRAIN LEARNING
(Recommended for those with learning challenges such as dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, Autism, manage sadness/depression or mood disorders, or anyone wanting to have a deeper learning experience through whole brain learning.)
10. Donna graduated from Ryerson in the Public Relations program.
I’ve trained with respected programs across North America, including the University of British Columbia and the University of Pittsburgh, and hold certifications in vocal health, breathing science, and motivational coaching. I use proven, evidence-based tools — but just as important is how I work with you: direct, respectful, and encouraging.
Clients come to me for all kinds of reasons. Some want a stronger voice for performance, leadership, or presentations. Some need to reduce breathlessness or manage asthma and sleep apnea. Others are working through decisions or transitions and want a calm, grounded way forward. Whatever brings you here, our work will be tailored to what actually fits you — no fluff, no gimmicks, just tools that work.
If you want to feel more in control of your voice, your breath, or your next steps, I’m here to help you build skills that carry over into everyday life. You’ll leave each session knowing exactly what to work on and why it works
Credentials:
1. Oxygen Advantage Complete Advantage Certification: Sports and High Performance Training
- Functional Breathing - Functional Movement: Biomechanical, Biochemical, Resonance Frequency. During rest and exercise.
- Theory and application to improve buffering capacity.
- Respiratory physiology and application.
2. The Buteyko Clinic Method Certification, CertBBM
- Breathing re-education for respiratory conditions, sleep and mental health. For children, teenagers and adults.
3. Motivational Interviewing
- A counselling method that involves enhancing a patient's motivation to change by means of four guiding principles
4. Voice - Optimizing Technique - Evidence and Scientific Updates - Vocalizing with Ease: Provincial Voice Care Resource Program, supported by the Division of Otolaryngology, University of British Columbia and BC Provincial Health Services.
5. Client-centered Management for Adults Focused on Assessment and Technique - Vancouver General Hospital Pacific Voice Clinic, multidisciplinary clinic ALERT model
- Comprehensive Assessment and Management.
- Client-centered approach to assessment examines the four fundamental areas of voice function, recognizing the nature of interactions among four key factors, prioritize and process, management procedures, and evidence based technique.
6. Voice Center University of Pittsburgh - The Voice Group, Contemporary Voice Care
7. Medical Center University of Pittsburgh – Vocal Assessment, Program & Techniques
8. Transgender Voice and Communication - Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
9. Educational Kinesiology Certification - WHOLE BRAIN LEARNING
(Recommended for those with learning challenges such as dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, Autism, manage sadness/depression or mood disorders, or anyone wanting to have a deeper learning experience through whole brain learning.)
10. Donna graduated from Ryerson in the Public Relations program.