Jason Mehmel

Presentation Consultant

I bring clarity to your story, and help you tell new ones.

I have been working professionally as a theatre director and producer for 15 years. In that time, I have crafted nationally-recognized, award winning productions and led multiple world premieres by notable Canadian playwrights.

I have been a curator and speaker coach for TEDxYYC since 2018, contributing leadership to the event and the online distribution of those talks. I am also regularly coaching academics at the Haskayne School of Business, showcasing their innovative research at the Haskayne Business Exchange event.

Here’s a taste of my process.

  • A profile photo of Dr. Mohammad Keyhani giving a talk.
    Dr. Mohammad Keyhani at the Haskayne Business Exchange
  • A photo of Sule Nur Kutlu, Ph.D. on a black stage giving a talk
    Sule Nur Kutlu, Ph.D. at the Haskayne Business Exchange
  • A photo of Chelsea Willness, PhD, giving a talk, with a presentation slide behind her.
    Chelsea Willness, PhD, ICD.D at the Haskayne Business Exchange
  • A photo of Serasu Duran, Ph.D. giving a talk on stage, with a presentation slide behind her.
    Serasu Duran, Ph.D. at the Haskayne Business Exchange
  • A photo of Dr. Mohammad Keyhani giving a talk on stage, with a presentation slide behind him.
    Dr. Mohammad Keyhani at the Haskayne Business Exchange
  • A photo of Dr. Paul A. Johnston giving a talk at TEDxYYC in 2022.
    Dr. Paul A. Johnston Photo by Ryan Jolly TEDxYYC 2022
  • A photo of Janine Rogan, CPA, giving a talk with the TEDxYYC letters in the background
    Janine Rogan, CPA Photo by Ryan Jolly TEDxYYC 2021
  • On the TEDxYYC stage, Studio North giving a talk with two large presentation screens behind them
    Studio North: Matthew Kennedy M.Arch, BEDS, MRAICPrincipal + PartnerMark Erickson M.Arch, BEDS, BFAPrincipal + Partner, Photo by Fifth Wall Media, TEDxYYC 2019
  • Architech Matthew Kennedy giving a talk at TEDxYYC
    Matthew KennedyPhoto by Fifth Wall Media, TEDxYYC 2019
  • Dr. Wolfgang Tittel TEDxYYC 2017
  • A photo from the production of Cantata, the entire cast on stage with stark top lighting, in black and white.
    Clem Martini’s Cantata: Brian Jensen, Duval Lang, Precious Akp​oguma, Valerie Campbell, Rod Squance. Photo by Cliff Kirchoff
  • Two young women enthusiastically singing and playing ukuleles, in a stage production of A Beautiful View
    Daniel MacIvor’s A Beautiful View, Monice Peter, Stacie Harrison. Photo by Jeff McDonald
  • A lone figure at a comics art drawing board, in a soft pool of light.
    Skillman & Van Lente’s King Kirby, Robert Klein as Jack Kirby, photo by Jeff McDonald
  • Two people sitting on a bench, stage lighting coming from many directions visible in the haze.
    Vern Thiessen’s Apple, Kristen Padayas, Michael Peng, photo by Jeff McDonald.

Examples

Click here for a list of some of these speakers in action:

From Smoke and Mirrors to Quantum Teleportation | Dr. Wolfgang Tittel | TEDxYYC

Providing a perch for an ancient animal on the Tree of Life | Paul Johnston | TEDxYYC

Designing Homes for Multigenerational Living | Mark Erickson & Matthew Kennedy | TEDxYYC

Millennials Aren’t Lazy – Their Boots Just Aren’t As Big | Janine Rogan | TEDxYYC

Trust and privacy in data management | June 13, 2024 – Dr. Sule Nur Kutlu – Haskayne Business Exchange

The Alarming Truth | March 4, 2025 – Dr. Hossein Piri, PhD – Haskayne Business Exchange

Artificial Intelligence | June 13, 2024 – Dr. Mohammad Keyhani – Haskayne Business Exchange



Testimonials

Was great to work with Jason. Somehow he makes you feel confident.

Dr. Paul A. Johnston
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Jason is an excellent coach. He helps you reach into yourself and bring your best self out! I had a great time working with him.

Dr. Mohammad Keyhani
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

“What a great experience working with Jason! Highly knowledgeable and capable to teach, he has the right amount of patience and understanding to cope with normal people like me.”

Dr. Wolfgang Tittel
Professor and Chair in Quantum Communication
Department of Applied Physics, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Jason was really fun to work with. He certainly has a gift for turning nervous energy into confident stage presence. His advice was practical and to the point, but also totally chill. Highly recommend if you want to preserve your message and sound like yourself, but better and more memorable.

Serasu Duran, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Operations and Supply Chain Management