Speaking Circles help people who suffer from anxiety around speaking to overcome their fears.

  • Through Speaking Circles, people who suffer any level of anxiety around speaking, including severe stage fright and social anxiety, can learn to stand in front of a group and feel more at ease and receive the attention of their listeners. 
  • The approach to communication practiced in Speaking Circles is the most natural and effective way to eliminate performance anxiety and capture the attention of an audience. 
  • Creating group support in a step-by-step process, Speaking Circles use an approach that has been the key to gently dissolving fear of speaking in public for thousands around the world. 
  • In Speaking Circles, we have found that whatever separates a person from his or her listeners dissolves naturally, including stage fright and other types of anxiety around speaking. 
  • The method does not deal with content or performance techniques; rather it allows a person to be in intimate connection with their audience. 
  • Business communications and presentations are enhanced when you have the ability to be calm, confident and connected while speaking. 
  • Advanced Speaking Circle programs integrate such elements as content, structure, and presentation with the pure Speaking Circle approach. 
  • Lee Glickstein, author of Be Heard Now!, developed Speaking Circles in 1989 and is the founder of Speaking Circles® International.
  • Janet Zahn is a certified Speaking Circle® Facilitator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • New Member
    Ginny Ginny joined
    January 20 at 5:32 PM
    Ginny
    "I'm Ginny and live in Fitchburg. I have a very hard time speaking in front of groups, large or small, and I'm hoping this group will help me overcome some of my fears."
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    Kathy Reed Kathy Reed joined
    December 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM
    Kathy Reed
    "HI! I give talks locally on my new book. I get so nervous that I can not swallow! LOL Years ago, I took the Dale Carnegie class, but I still need help at this time. Thanks!"
  • New Member
    Kevin Davenport Kevin Davenport joined
    November 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM
    Kevin Davenport
    "Hello, My name is Kevin and I am looking to improve my communication skills. I look forward to meeting the group."
  • New Member
    AndyJ AndyJ joined
    November 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM
    AndyJ
    "I am not *deadly* afraid of public speaking, but could always improve my skills."
  • New Discussion
    Janet Janet started Cancelled - Speaking Circle Intensive 11/19/11
    November 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM
    Janet

    "Hi Group, I've cancelled the Speaking Circle Intensive for this Saturday, 11/19/11, due to lack of participation. In early 2012, look for a new schedule to be published. Please let me know if you have any questions...."

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  • New Member
    Kim Lee Young Kim Lee Young joined
    October 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM
    Kim Lee Young
    "Interested in meet-ups with this group, I have anxiety when presenting to groups."
  • New Member
    Rick Paddock Rick Paddock joined
    October 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM
    Rick Paddock
    "I'm a dad, and soon-to-be husband and step-dad, as well as a hypnotist and success coach."
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    Terry Spencer Terry Spencer joined
    October 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM
    Terry Spencer
    "Terry Spencer"
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    Joseph Jefferson Joseph Jefferson joined
    October 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM
    Joseph Jefferson
    "Hello, My name is Joseph Jefferson and I currently reside in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I am a full-time P.E. and former Girls and Basketball and Track Coach. I am hoping overcome my lack of self-confidence and my fear of public speaking."
  • New Member
    Kathy W Kathy W joined
    September 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM
    Kathy W
    "I want to be a better speaker. From time to time I have researched the topic and in the past I even belonged to one of the Toast Masters chapters. Lately I've started listening to some impressive orators which renewed my interest on the subject."
 
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