As a psychologist, I see fear as the biggest block to people moving forward in their lives. People are afraid even to face their own fear. With public speaking being the number one fear, and with so much of daily life requiring us to speak up, this is a major problem.  A Speaking Circle is a place to confront your own fear.  However, I had one man call and tell me that he drove by the Speaking Circle meeting and did not come in because he was just too anxious.

I think showing up to a Speaking Circle, knowing that one is taking a step toward changing their fear, is part of what goes into the transformation. There is a recognition of readiness or at least a willingness to move forward and take action. And, there is some belief that has been activated. This belief leads them to our groups where we invite them to explore another way to be in their own skin, feel some measure of confidence, and develop more ability to stand in front of others and not be afraid to talk and be themselves.

What we offer in our promotions is something that catches the eye of the participant. People are drawn to us for different reasons but what seems most important is to tap into what they really want. Perhaps it is “fearless speaking” or “speaking with ease” or “authentic presentation” or “the power of presence” or any number of other ways we can capture the essence of the work and our vision.

It seems we need to acknowledge that both there is a problem…fear…and a solution…Relational Presence. The hope we provide people who join us is the light we shine on another way to be where change happens easily and naturally. We know we can guide people to a new way of being that allows them to step closer to their dreams, achieve desired results, and live more fully with joy. We know they can access their true voice and in so doing, they can change their lives.