When given the choice of whether to go up on
stage or die, I would have chosen to die.
– Donnie Osmond
The Zen of Public Speaking is a comprehensive program which offers you:
The Linchpin to making successful presentations is confidence. Learn how to walk on stage confidently and how to hold on to that confidence even when challenged. Learn about the five ways to build the confidence you need for making effective, even dynamic presentations. Learn:
or by writing:
Linda Warman, Director
Such a common sentiment. Yet many of us must get up on stage to speak publicly. It is either part of our job, part of being an active member of our community or part of our social life.
Written by Linda Warman,
The Approach
The Zen of Public Speaking is a unique blend of eastern and western approaches. It teaches, for example, how to put the natural anxiety we feel about public speaking to work for us. It makes use of expanding our field of awareness, the Relaxation Response, breathwork and meditation.
Qualified Instruction
Expert guidance by award-winning speakers with over 10 years' training experience and a master's degree in the behavioural sciences.Who Can Benefit
Actors, performers, business speakers, politicians, community leaders, educators, professional trainers and, of course, the father of the bride.Managing Anxiety
You will not eradicate anxiety so you might as well learn how to put it to work for you. You will learn techniques to manage fear.Quality of Presence
You will come to understand that public speaking is a dialogue or interaction. To interact, you have to "be" there. And in much the same way you are "there" when just chatting with a friend. Quality of presence is everything. We will show you how you can establish a dialogue with your audience.Presenting With Passion
You will learn the principle of "thralldom" which dictates that you have a right to show up at your shining best; in fact your audience would prefer it that way; they want to come away from your presentation totally impressed. Genuine enthusiasm is infectious.Rhetorical Skills
The secrets of Churchill can be yours. Learn age-old techniques for stirring audiences with your message. Learn to use your body and voice to best advantage.Training Packages
Training programs are designed to meet the expressed needs of you, the client. A thorough needs assessment determines the course of the instruction.Speech/Presentation Writing Services
Highly skilled writers and rhetoricians are at your disposal to assist with the mounting of your presentation or with the writing of your speech. In addition, you will receive sound advice regarding the inclusion of visual aids.
Customized Coaching With Your Delivery
We shine at putting you through your paces and showing you how to deliver your presentation for greatest effect. We will advise on how to use your voice, your body, your facial expressions. We will even show you how to inject humour and humanity into your delivery. You will have them eating out of the palm of your hand!Video Feedback
Available where needed.Contact
(905) 731-7972 Thornhill
The Great Northern Institute for Human Relations and Human Development
31 Crown Heights Crescent · Thornhill (Greater Toronto), Ontario · Canada L4J 5T9
Email: LindaWarman@rogers.com
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