Robin Owen – Public Speaking Coach

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!