John has a very calming and welcoming presence. He’s a very engaging speaker and practices what he preaches. The course helped me to get to the root of the issue.
Sophie

The training was very good, right the way through. The idea behind the course is very simple and extremely effective. Thanks.
Shaun

One of the most positive experiences of my life.
Iris


Speaking Circle workshops are usually held in Bristol and run by John Dawson.
In-house courses for organisations or interest groups are organised by request.

I've been running these courses for eight years

most of my workshops are held at
86 Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 5BB

2009
I’m planning courses in London and Manchester in 2009/2010 if you are interested in being on the mailing list please drop me an e-mail stating Manchester or London in the subject line of the e-mail.

Want to connect with other people
If you are a facebook user I’ve started a facebook group called “speaking circles UK trial group” This is to help you to connect with other people interested in Speaking Circles in your area. This is also about hosting discussions about speaking issues.



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86 Colston Street is next to the Bristol Bicycle Workshop.
Look for the blue door with opaque glass next to the Bristol Bike Workshop and the entrance to Colston Yard. When you go into 86 Colston Street there is a rank of buzzers - please ring the meeting room buzzer. Go up to the first floor and there you are!

The postcode for you sat nav people is BS1 5BB

There are plenty of cycle stands but bring a good lock.
There is multi-storey parking in Trenchard Street
Evenings are

bus details from temple meads
Frequent, First bus route 8/A, 9/A from rail station to City Centre, Clifton, Redland & Bristol Zoo. Ask for the centre - which is NOT the shopping centre but a local Bristol name for this area

bus station
is only a five to ten minute walk away