Authentic Speaking

Speaking Without Fear

My goal here is to inspire you to find the power of your real voice, to not be afraid to speak up, and to make the changes you deeply desire. Your dreams: One can dream, but it takes action; and action will most likely involve speaking to others. For instance, what if you are no longer happy at your job and you start to imagine working somewhere else? You may look at other opportunities, but to actually inquire, you will need to talk to someone. What if you are afraid to interview? You won't … [Read more...]

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Dare to be Real

Are you Unique? “Dare to let the real you shine through” is the message by Teresa Tayag, Trainer, Speaker, Public Speaking Coach and blog author of Let the Real You Shine Through. I agree that the conventional guidance given to people who want to give talks does not emphasize bringing forth what is unique about you. Should You Put on a Performance or Share Who You Really Are? The advice about what to do and what not to do is related to putting on a performance rather than sharing who you … [Read more...]

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From Fear to Authenticity

After one of our recent trainings on Relational Presence, a seminar that focuses on overcoming the fear of public speaking, one of the participants watched his video and reported witnessing his transformation from fear to authenticity. "I remember going to see the film 'Bambi' as a kid, and I remember that scene when he gets on the ice for the first time. When I watched my videos, there was that same trembling creature inside of me. And who is he? He's the real and authentic me, bubbling … [Read more...]

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Facilitating Change with your Authentic Voice

I rang the chimer to start the Speaking Circle Facilitator Training program, and the sound of the bell hung in the air for a very long time. We were all quiet as the vibration filled the room. The note seemed to float through the window, into the forest, beyond the village, and across the land. My intention was to help liberate the inner voice of every trainee who was sitting there. Like the bell that was still traveling through the universe, I imagined that the gift of each one's essence would … [Read more...]

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Finding Your Authentic Voice

What is the Natural Voice? The inner voice, coming from essence, is the natural voice. And what is the sound of this natural voice? During the formative years, many children learn to fear their authentic expressiveness. They suppress themselves and learn to speak so that they can fit in and be accepted. They forfeit their true nature as they are shaped more by outer rather than inner forces. Parents are usually the first to welcome the voice of the child. They repeat back the baby’s gibberish … [Read more...]

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