What happens?
A Speaking Circle is a safe, small group, usually 8 to 10 participants, where we offer a natural and supportive approach to overcoming the fear of public speaking, being genuinely yourself, and receiving positive acceptance for doing so.
Speaking Circles® focus on the essential first step missing in traditional public speaking programmes - the connection between speaker and listeners. We concentrate on this connection - on building a relationship between you and the audience.
My job as a facilitator is to make it as safe as possible for you to explore what gets in the way. And to make it possible for you to be there.
This relationship-based approach provides a supportive listening environment where you learn to express yourself confidently and naturally.
How to connect with one person at a time without agenda or without effort.
can we get used to blank faces in the audience?
It means that you are inviting connection rather than trying to connect.
This way of speaking to a group calls for truly being and speaking with one person at a time.
Developing this capacity at a Speaking Circle is like building a muscle at the gym.
It is a potent exercise that rapidly dissolves speaking anxiety from a natural place of ease and power.
So the perspective moves from impossible to very possible.
Or even from possible to enjoyable.
As a result, you will change the nature of how you see "public speaking."
And believe it or not its a lot more fun than it sounds.
To get an idea of people’s initial fears transformed read the feedback opposite.
My passion is about helping you find your voice and to take your place more easily in front of people
Jessica
It was excellent a fantastic experience. It was a very gentle and it was amazing how such a safe space was created so quickly
Vanessa
I didn't feel I would enjoy it at the start but I really enjoyed the course. I liked the relaxed atmosphere and the reassurance that it was all right to be me
Claire
Brilliantly designed to bring down stress levels. Informal, safe, friendly. light. kind
Jaye
The facilitator put a lot of effort into making me feel relaxed
Gail
How glad i am that i particpated in the course and how well it was run. Would recommend it to anyone who has any concerns about speaking publicly
Claire
Simple, Engaging, feels realistic - ie I can do it!, I'm delighted I came - Thanks
Emma
The whole thing is great, very warm and wholeheartedly led sets a conducive, safe and inspiring atmosphere
Hellie
The day whizzed by because I was an active particpant. What a brilliant course! Thank You
C.
Very inspirational & liberating
Gladys
One of the most positive experiences of my life.
Iris
