Speaking Circle Meeting

Speaking Circles follow a regular format each week.

Typically, Speaking Circles consist of groups of 4 to 10 people with one facilitator. Each person is given multiple brief turns in front of the group. No emphasis is placed on what a person says. The person is encouraged to remember to breathe and to look into the eyes of the audience one person at a time. The audience is taught to listen with warmth, open mindedness, and generosity of spirit.

After each participant’s second round as speaker, the members of the audience offer brief, positive, non evaluative feedback, not on content, but on the essence of the person. This emphasis on connection between speaker and listener provides a laboratory that guides you in effortlessly and effectively presenting your authentic self, any time and anywhere.

The outline we will follow is detailed in the book, "Be Heard Now!" by Lee Glickstein. I spoke with Lee and we have his blessings and support to start this peer Speaking Circles Group. if you would like to read more, here is a web link to his wonderful book: http://www.amazon.com/Be-Heard-Now-Lee-Glickstein/dp/0767902963/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332728094&sr=8-1

I started this group to help overcome my own stage fright and anxiety with speaking in groups. So I will be growing right along with you!

I look forward to meeting you and growing with you as we embark on this exciting journey together.

Chuck Comstock

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