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Here is my word.

Your money returned if you don't think you have benefited from the course in any way.

To get the money returned the following two simple conditions apply
1) you have to turn up on the course and be willing to explore.

2) and you e-mail me explaining why you are disappointed and how it didn't work for you. That way I can learn more and get better at what I do. I want you to be clear about my commitment to you.
John Dawson 

feedback

(The weekend...) was simple, well paced, adaptive and delivered with feeling. In fact I would say it was the one of best courses I have been on and it “reached the parts other courses don’t reach”
Ed

“An amazing weekend. I didn’t think I could do any sort of public speaking free from nerves - but I finally did! John, this was great I’m so glad I came. Thank you.”
Lou

"The facilitator was completely engaged and had great energy for the group. Great intelligence in moving through the process of learning and experiencing the work. I wish i had done this course earlier in my life"
Eleanor

"John's presence and groundedness alowed us to all to learn and grown, he was truly there for us all. And by the end of the course I was actually enjoying standing and taking my place in the world"
Stephanie

(The weekend) was a very good course and exceeded my expectations
Fiona

(The weekend...) was simple, well paced, adaptive and delivered with feeling. In fact I would say it was the one of best courses I have been on and it “reached the parts other courses don’t reach”
Ed

Thank you so much for a great weekend. I really cannot thank you enough.
Luke

A life changing course and amazing value
Kevin

I have had Christmas several times over in two days - so many gifts - nearly all of them unexpected. Phrases, ideas experiences - most of all the joy and freedom to be myself authentically with others. Thank you.
Vicki

Excellent - more than a public speaking course, it was a voyage of self-discovery & self-healing
Wendy

It felt very secure. It was a real eyeopener. It was very positive and has already affected my life in the way I react to situations and my ability to voice my thoughts.
Polly

Thanks for an incredible weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed it, the challenges and growth as well as the connection, fun and laughter. What a remarkable space you create for people to feel empowered and safe to take their place in the world.
My deepest and sincerest gratitude for this.
Alanah


Your own openess in leadership and your encouragement to be real.
Sabina

Excellent atmosphere speedily created and really profited from. Thanks!
Mark

It really was a fantastic workshop, unexpectedly deep and an experience that will help me in so many aspects of my life. You were an excellent facilitator, putting everyone at ease from the start, and the group developed such a bond of trust so quickly. I liked the simplicity of it.
Hamish

Great location, great facilitator, John made it safe to try out scary stuff. I never thought I would manage to speak unscripted to a room of people.
Sarah

 I felt very safe. I wasn't nervous about being nervous. The way it is presented and facilitated is excellent. The delivery and pace is wonderful. Thank you so much for teaching me a bit more about myself. It was a great experience and has given me a much needed confidence boost
Grant

Relaxed, challenging, fun, secure, supportive and caring.
Phil

The course works beautifully, lots of support and friendly feedback. You model what you teach.
Cathy


two day courses

In many ways the two day course is my favourite way of working and I think is the best way of getting the approach. The course really works with beginners as well as people who might have done a day with me before. You really have chance to let the stuff you have learnt on the first day really sink in and work with it on the following day. The course works for you on your level - allowing you to explore your issues within the context of the group. The feedback from participants on this page (on the right hand side column) is all from the two day course.

This year I'm introducing the leadership presence - its work informed by my practical experieince of being a leader as 15 years of being an magazine editor as well as a facilitator of courses.

 

2010

March 20 - 21 Saturday & Sunday London

finding your voice -
taking your place in the world

one place left

No previous speaking circle experience required.
A weekend intensive to learn how to deliver a truly compelling talk and create rapport with the audience.
Find out why the answer is presence and connection and not just about the powerpoint software.
Good presenters are passionate, conversational and connected.
You will feel more comfortable in front of an audience, be able to think on your feet and develop a five minute talk.
The weekend is fundamentally based on Speaking Circles® - with an intensive introduction on Saturday to relational presence.
On Sunday we use what we learnt about relational presence to find our own stories and to focus more on content but always from place of inviting connection.
A powerful place to be.
Portland Place
10 am - 5pm Sat, 10am - 4pm Sunday
Individuals Price £275 full price or £225 if booked by March 1
People paid for by Organisations Price £300 or £250 if booked by March 1

"John offers more than public speaking training. This course is about taking your space in the world and to not apologise for doing so"
Gil

April 22 - 23 Thursday & Friday Bristol

Leadership presence
Two day course

Pilot course - Three places left

How can we bring our authentic selves when we lead? Can we be in the moment or do the demands of the job mean that we are always running towards the next meeting or crisis. Can we be totally in the moment when we are in front of people - can we develop more capacity to handle ourselves under pressure. Can we find our unique voice and passion and bring this to our organisation. Can we find a sense of authentic purpose for ourselves? Leadership demands new levels of relationship skills

Course would include a thorough grounding in relationship presence.

People paid by Organisations £200 or £150 early bird by March 15th

Indviduals £150 or £120 early bird by March 15th
Bristol

May 14 - 15 Friday & Saturday London

finding your voice -
taking your place in the world

No previous speaking circle experience required.
A weekend intensive to learn how to deliver a truly compelling talk and create rapport with the audience.
Find out why the answer is presence and connection and not just about the powerpoint software.
Good presenters are passionate, conversational and connected.
You will feel more comfortable in front of an audience, be able to think on your feet and develop a five minute talk.
The weekend is fundamentally based on Speaking Circles® - with an intensive introduction on Saturday to relational presence.
On Sunday we use what we learnt about relational presence to find our own stories and to focus more on content but always from place of inviting connection.
A powerful place to be.
Portland Place
10am - 5pm Sat, 10am - 4pm Sunday
Individuals Price £275 full price or £225 if booked by April 15
People paid for by Organisations Price £300 or £250 if booked by April 

June 19 - 20 Saturday & Sunday

cancelled for family reasons

October 8 - 9  Friday & Saturday Bristol

Leadership presence

details to be announced
9.30-5pm both days
Individuals Price £300 full price or £250 if booked by September  15
People paid for by Organisations Price £300 or £250 if booked by September  15

October 16 - 17 Saturday & Sunday London

finding your voice -
taking your place in the world

No previous speaking circle experience required.
A weekend intensive to learn how to deliver a truly compelling talk and create rapport with the audience.
Find out why the answer is presence and connection and not just about the powerpoint software.
Good presenters are passionate, conversational and connected.
You will feel more comfortable in front of an audience, be able to think on your feet and develop a five minute talk.
The weekend is fundamentally based on Speaking Circles® - with an intensive introduction on Saturday to relational presence.
On Sunday we use what we learnt about relational presence to find our own stories and to focus more on content but always from place of inviting connection.
A powerful place to be.
Portland Place
10am - 5pm Sat, 10am - 4pm Sunday
Individuals Price £300 full price or £250 if booked by March 1
People paid for by Organisations Price £350 or £275 if booked by March 1

 

November 13 - 14 Saturday & Sunday Bristol

finding your voice -
taking your place in the world

No previous speaking circle experience required.
A weekend intensive to learn how to deliver a truly compelling talk and create rapport with the audience.
Find out why the answer is presence and connection and not just about the powerpoint software.
Good presenters are passionate, conversational and connected.
You will feel more comfortable in front of an audience, be able to think on your feet and develop a five minute talk.
The weekend is fundamentally based on Speaking Circles® - with an intensive introduction on Saturday to relational presence.
On Sunday we use what we learnt about relational presence to find our own stories and to focus more on content but always from place of inviting connection.
A powerful place to be.
Pieirian Centre, Bristol
9.30am - 5pm Sat, 10am - 4pm Sunday
Individuals Price £210 full price or £175 if booked by Oct 13
People paid for by Organisations Price £250 or £200 if booked by Oct 15