“My work is my passion. My passion is my work. I am one of those lucky people who gets to combine everything I enjoy – teaching, performing, creating, working with fantastic people – with the satisfaction of seeing immediate results. If I ever need reinforcement, it happens every time someone responds by saying, “This has changed my life.””

As the driving force behind DCODE Communications, Dene has a passion for communication that creates relationships. Her exciting, energetic style draws from a rich combination of skills and expertise. She holds a Master’s degree in Education, with a concentration in Drama and curriculum. This academic background led to over 20 years of work as a secondary school teacher and administrator. She is former President of the Dramatic Arts Teachers’ Association and retains a profound interest in arts education, where she was instrumental in the development of Ontario’s curriculum. Building on her base as a director, choreographer, and teacher, Dene moved into the business world in 1993. For over 14 years, she has refined her skills as a trainer, consultant, coach, and speaker to international corporations, helping thousands of people to speak and be heard. You might recognize her as “The Communication Coach” and, more recently, as founding partner of her predecessor company, Sales Force One. Dene brings her dynamic personality to all she does, providing a unique perspective to the needs of adult learners and the strategies they can employ to engage all types of audiences.

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