The key to speaking without fear is learning how to be genuine and fully present in the moment. I find that many people are afraid of being themselves in front of others, often for fear of being judged. To deal with that fear, they anxiously focus on trying to figure out the perfect thing to say, or the perfect script and speaking techniques, when presenting to a group. “I have to know what I have to say,” “I’m going to…
Make A Connection Recently I took the opportunity to remind a group of professional speakers that being a powerful and authentic speaker is not so much about what they have to say, it’s more about the connection they can make with their listeners. These professionals, enrolled in the Speakers Academy sponsored by the National Speakers Association, are eager to learn platform skills so they can effectively deliver their messages to their audiences. I was honored to be invited to coach…
Fearless Speaking is the ability to speak in any situation and feel comfortable expressing yourself. Want to feel confident and natural whenever you speak? I created this Fearless Speaking E-Course just for you. If you get anxious when you have to speak in public, I can help you. As a Psychologist with over 35 years experience and Training Director of Speaking Circles® International, along with my own personal journey of transforming stage fright into fearless speaking, I developed a life-changing system that…
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 Time: 11:30-2:00pm Place: City Club of San Francisco Price: Member $49, Non-Member $60 Register: 415-495-8242. Network and connect with like-minded successful women and discover new ways to enrich, empower and develop your personal and professional life over lunch. Presence and Connection: The Secrets to Authentic Public Speaking Our guest speaker, Doreen Hamilton, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, speaks on the above topic, introduces her “7-Step Guide to Essential Speaking” and invites the audience to participate…
2-Day Speaking Circles® Intensive Facilitated by Lee Glickstein and Doreen Hamilton When: Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28, 2010 Time: 10am-5pm Where: San Anselmo, CA Fee: $350 Registration: www.speakingcircles.com 415-488-4460 At this training you will be provided with the support and tools you need to express yourself with ease, presence, and clarity in your own unique way in front of any group. Whether you are new to Speaking Circle or a regular, a non-speaker, beginning speaker or a professional, this in-depth…
Leadership Presence: How to Inspire Groups to Action Facilitated by Lee Glickstein and Doreen Hamilton When: Saturday and Sunday, May 8-9, 2010 Time: 10am-5pm Where: San Anselmo, CA Fee: $350 Registration: www.speakingcircles.com (415-488-4460) Prerequisites – Speaking Circle® experience that demonstrates your understanding of Relational Presence Leaders influence others to action through the power of presence. There’s nothing more crucial to successful leadership communication than being receptive, genuine, and compelling whenever you give a presentation, lead a meeting, or speak with…
Speaking Circle® When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 7-9:30pm Where: Berkeley, CA Fee: $40 per session Registration: doreen@essentialspeaking.com 510-524-4055 At a Speaking Circle you are provided all the support you need to express yourself in your own time and in your own unique way, without fear or discomfort. Some call this depth of expression, “speaking from the heart,” “the authentic self” or “your real voice.” Whatever you call it, you know when you are there; you know when someone…
When: Monday, May 18, 2009 Time: 6:30-9:00pm Where: East Bay Coaches, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA www.eastbaycoaches.org 510-524-4055 When you deliver a speech to an audience, work with a client, or talk intimately with a friend, it is your presence that carries your words to the listeners. Being in the moment, fully present, connected to your self and others gives power to what you say. Fear can block you from being yourself in front of others. Doreen Hamilton’s book, Essential…
Facilitated by Doreen Hamilton and Linda Joy Myers When: TBA Information: doreen@essentialspeaking.com 510-524-4055 Don’t just sit in front of a blank page…learn how to write out loud. Through techniques of deep listening and unconditional acceptance, your stories are invited into the sacred space of the group. • Free your inner voice • Tap into your life stories • Write from your heart Activities include creative and stimulating writing exercises, group listening, and supportive reflection.
Week-long retreat in Molokai, Hawaii Facilitated by Doreen Hamilton and Katherine Mapes-Resnik When: October 10-16, 2009 Where: Island of Molokai, Hawaii Information: www.speakingquest.com SpeakingQuest retreats combine the excitement of travel with the satisfaction of personal discovery. • Discover the confidence to express yourself easily in all areas of life • Develop the art of listening and speaking from your heart • Learn how to deepen intimate connections with others Activities include Speaking Circles®, storytelling, art, creative writing, nature walks, ancient…
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