Loving helping others to find their voices!

So, for those who read my blogs, you will know by now that I am passionate about what I do!

I am absolutely committed to helping people to Find their Voices ie. overcome the fear of public speaking in all its various forms – whether to a small group, at a large conference or improving everyday interpersonal skills.  Confidence is simply having an assurance that we can do something well through having practiced, workable tools and strategies at our disposal.

As I have explained to many of my clients, I may be confident and experienced at speaking publicly because I have had a lot of practise at it, however, put me in a laser (as some friends of ours did a few months ago) and I capsize the thing! By the end of my first lesson, however, with a patient and kind teacher (thanks Niel) I was jibing brilliantly and sailed into shore relatively confidently. Now I am not intending to sail single-handedly around the world – I would seriously need to build up my skill level and practice hours in order to even think about doing that.

There is obviously a great difference between sailing and speaking though… whilst sailing is a great hobby to have, I have the choice as to whether I want to pursue it or not. Public speaking, however, for most of us, is a very necessary part of life in our workplaces, schools and universities.  So, be smart and get some help – you may even begin to enjoy it.