Overcome your fear of public speaking – robin-owen.com
Is fear of public speaking holding you back?
If you fear speaking in public you're not alone.
I heard a small group of women discussing this fear recently and they were all of the same mind that public speaking was something to be avoided at all costs.
And yet there is a wide range of situations where we need to be able to speak up. Whether it's in meetings, giving presentations or at leaving functions; at events such as weddings, birthdays or funerals; at interviews or other situations where we need to introduce ourselves and talk about who we are.
So why do we try and avoid public speaking like the plague? The reasons are varied:
we want to avoid feeling embarrassed, judged or laughed at by our peers
we think we might run out of things to say
we think we might be caught out by not knowing enough about the topic
we hate the idea of being the focus of attention, with everyone staring at us
we think we'll fail big-time and never be able to show our face again
We're also governed by the stories we tell ourselves and can be our own worst critics. And the more we resist speaking in public, the deeper entrenched this fear becomes.
So how do you overcome this fear
Fortunately, it is possible to overcome this fear and become a confident speaker.
One of the most effective ways to do this is by working with a coach. I can offer you:
one-on-one coaching, either in person or online (or a combination of the two)
a set of tools and techniques which you can use at any time
various opportunities for speaking practice
guidance and encouragement to try new practices and gain more confidence
coaching at a pace suited to your needs and levels of confidence and experience.
It doesn't matter if you've never spoken in public before - we can work together to overcome any feelings of fear, discomfort or awkwardness you may be experiencing.
If you've had some experience with public speaking but need help with your messaging, we can work together to help you identify your target audience and develop your messaging based around your audience needs. You may not be clear on your beliefs or messaging when you first start out but as we work together, these beliefs and messages will start to emerge.
So, if you are sick of the same old fear that is holding you back from speaking up, and would love to develop confidence around public speaking, contact me for a free consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss your needs, your fears and what you would like to achieve.
It's wonderful to see women blossom when they become confident with speaking up and getting their message across clearly.
I would love to see this happen for you!
Testimonials
Sue
I really looked forward to the sessions with Robin - she is warm, approachable and non-judgemental, so I found it was easy to try out partly formed ideas without feeling awkward.
Tamsyn
Robin brought wonderful, supportive energy through her words and way of being that helped me feel comfortable to open up. She really tapped into and shared a passion for women sharing their learnings and wisdom that inspired me.
Tia
I appreciated the listening skills and acknowledgement demonstrated by Robin. She paid attention to the subject matter I was describing, and she gently guided me through the process, without feeling hurried. Robin supported me to understand the ways that physical and mental preparation and techniques can prepare me for speaking fully and authentically.
How I can help you
Public Speaking Intensive
Overcome your fear of public speaking by working through various practices you can use and develop to help you gain confidence in many different speaking situations.
Special bonus session - speaking
"off-the-cuff".
Developing your messaging
Clarify your target audience and develop your messages so you can effectively and confidently spread them and become known for them.
Development of a keynote talk
This work will take you places in your business, in your personal mission and in your contribution to the world. We'll work on developing the diamonds in your wisdom and your story, while creating a clear, captivating structure.