The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision
Helen Keller
Available Seminars / Webinars
Waynes interactive disability workshops are customized to empower businesses and employers to build a more diverse workforce and confidently support their employees with disabilities to ensure their employees are heard, seen & valued.
Focusing On Abilities Workshops
Focus On The ABLE - Not The Label
This interactive workshop is designed to assist front line staff with gaining a better understanding when interacting with people who are living with a disability. Some of the topics will include disability etiquette, accommodations and accessibility, service dogs and the law, and much more.
Breaking Down Barriers to Employment For People With Disabilities
Did you know that 6 million Canadians are living with a disablity?
Only 29 percent of these individuals are employed and only 8.6 percent are self-employed. During this workshop you will find new ways of assisting people with disabilities to become gainfully employed. You will also be given six effective strategies that you can implement in your workplace when hiring a person with a disability.
The Working Mind - Mental Health Coping Strategies For The Workplace
Employers who provide a progressive appproach towards mental health in the workplace will benefit from the productivity that comes along with investing in employee health. In the course of this workshop you will uncover a different approach towards improving the well-being of your employees. These strategies will have a direct impact on improving employee retention and job satisfaction, improve absenteeism and presenteeism, (coming to work but unable to be fully productive), and how to dispel some of the myths surrounding mental health and the associated stigmas.
Including ALL Voices - Diversity & Inclusion
Do you recall a time that you felt excluded? In today's workplace and communities, some organizations may struggle with making their environment more diverse and inclusive. During this workshop, you will uncover new ways to make sure everyone belongs and is heard, seen, and valued.
Topics of discussion:
- Belonging vs. fitting in
- Unconcious biases
- How to make your presentations more inclusive
- Accomodations
Opening Doors - Disability Awareness / Sensitivity Training
In this customized interactive workshop you will gain a better understanding towards
customers with special needs and people with disabilities. You will uncover marketing strategies to attract a new customer base and your staff will learn effective communication techniques that will enhance their skills when assisting people with disabilities. This workshop is
also available for community groups and schools
October Is Disability Employment Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, communities around the world are celebrating and recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month (D.E.A.M.). Wayne J. Tuttle invites you to connect, create awareness, and help breakdown the barriers to employment help you make your workplace a more inclusive environment.
Together, we can make a difference!
To book your event today, contact Wayne J. Tuttle at wayne.thatblindguy@gmail.com.
Need a Professional Public Speaking Coach?
Learn How To Elevate Your Strengths And Empower Your Voice
Having a professional speaker coach is a valuable asset to have in your presentation toolkit.
With over 40 years experience as a professional speaker, Wayne J. Tuttle has the insight and expertise necessary to help you refine your public speaking skills.
What You'll Learn From Working With Wayne J. Tuttle
Customized One-on-One Coaching Experience
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Wayne will create a personalized coaching experience that will suit your specific needs
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Each session will include interactive impromptu presentations to help you develop skills to think quick on your feet
Emotional Control
Acquire New Skills By Practicing Real-life Scenarios
Audience Engagement
Overcome your speech anxiety and learn how to thrive under pressure during any presentation
Audience Engagement
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Audience Engagement
Learn how to authentically capture and hold attention throughout your talk
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Learn new tips, tricks and techniques to captivate your audience from beginnning to end
Personalized Feedback
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Attention Getting Opening And Closings For Your Presentation
Each session will include positive feedback outlining your strengths and recommendations for improvement
What People Are Saying About Wayne j. Tuttle
Melanie Taddeo - Founder - Connect4life
"We were fortunate to have Wayne Tuttle come and present his “Destress your life -The power of Laughter. Wayne was a delight to work with, professional and engaging. He connected with our students with his sincerity, and amazing sense of humour. He brought valuable tips we didn’t even realize we needed during the pandemic, and inspired us all. He demonstrated to our students that despite having challenges anything is possible with a positive attitude and the power of laughter. We would highly recommend Wayne for any event."
Kevin Hammel - Policy Advisor, Government of Manitoba
"Wayne Tuttle is a true professional who captivates audiences with a straightforward yet sincere presentation style. He conveys his experiences and insights in ways that both inform and entertain. I would highly recommend Wayne for your event and can’t wait to see him present again, whether in-person or virtually. "
Kirk Maile - Team Leader - SaaS Technology
“I came to Wayne because I needed a coach to help me with my public speaking. My lack of strong communication and public speaking skills were holding me back in my career and personal life, but Wayne was able to transform me. His extensive, ongoing research into coaching and speech techniques allowed him to mold a learning plan that worked for me and let my inner voice and style flourish. I’m now a more confident speaker and person and couldn’t recommend Wayne highly enough.”
Laura Funk - Program Coordinator, Diversity and Inclusion Unit - Public Service Commission Manitoba
“Wayne’s webinars are very engaging. He uses the power of storytelling to connect with people and demonstrate that accessibility is about treating people with the empathy and dignity we all deserve. Wayne is a confident and clear communicator who educates and motivates people to reflect on our unconscious biases and take action.”
Susan Mann - Toronto, Ontario
"I had the pleasure of working with Wayne as my first speaking coach. His heightened ability to listen along with his experience as a seasoned speaker made him a natural fit for skills I needed to build.
Wayne’s calm demeanor and reinforcement style made it very easy for me to get over my nerves and gain confidence, which is precisely what I came to him for. Above all, my stage fright has improved having worked with Wayne."
Chris Rootsaert - Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant - Service Commission Manitoba
Wayne presented to our group in a webinar called “Disability Awareness: Opening Doors To Employment” for Disability Employment Awareness Month. His passion for accessibility was evident in his storytelling and his approach to engagement during the session was excellent! He was able to share some great examples and advice on a variety of barriers and accommodations and the level interest was very high during the Q&A portion for a blossoming discussion.
