Portland Oregon Coaching and Hypnosis for Public Speaking with Confidence
The Fear of Public Speaking
If you're afraid of public speaking and giving presentations, then you're not alone. Not thousands, but millions of persons are afraid to speak up in public. For so many, the thought of speaking at a business meeting, giving a presentation, or a speech is terrifying. Speaking in public is the most common fear; people fear public speaking more than they fear death! That's a researched fact.
You CAN Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
I should know. I speak from my own personal experience. At one time I was phobic about public speaking, however now I excel at giving speeches, presentations, and workshops. Just as I overcame the fear of speaking, so too can you.
I have participated in an international competition for public speaking. I have won awards for both for public speaking and also constructively evaluating and coaching others to excellence in public speaking and the giving of presentations. Yet at one time, I would have trembled at the thought of speaking to others.
Just as I have overcome my fear of public speaking, so too can you. I know what it takes to turn fear into confidence and excellence, and I can teach you that confidence and excellence..
How do I teach public speaking excellence?
I coach clients to public speaking and presentations excellence using a two-fold approach:
Training to develop your skills of public speaking and giving presentations
Not only am I an excellent presenter, but also I am a counselor and clinical hypnotherapist (the links below share my other working interests). My background provides me a unique approach to training and coaching public speaking excellence -one that combines both practical skill building with subjective attitudinal change. Not everyone who can coach public speaking can do so from the perspective of both an award-winning speaker and a clinical hypnotherapist and counselor.
In each session, I teach you simple, straightforward public speaking coaching skills to enhance your delivery and presentation skills.. These skills can cover such topics as speech organization, delivery tips, vocal variety, gestures, using the stage, using visuals, etc. Also I teach you physiological tricks of how to transform fear into the energy that can make you a dynamic presenter. We practice these skills in session (ideally with a public speaking or presentation project upon which you are working).
Using hypnotherapy, I also work with you to reeducate the unconscious mind so that you overcome your fear of public speaking. We use the mind to overcome the very fears which the mind itself created. To enhance the effectiveness of your hypnotherapy work, I provide you with a cassette tape or CD recording of each hypnotherapy session. That way you can continue to benefit from and reinforce your developing confidence in the convenience of your own home and on your own time.
For public speaking improvement, I generally work with my clients from six to eight 50-minute sessions.
Consider a free consultation
Counseling is a transformative relationship shared by two persons. So, it is important that you take the time to check out any counselor with whom you might work. Is the chemistry between you and the counselor right? Does the counselor’s background and abilities meet your needs? Would a referral be appropriate? Because it is important that you explore such questions before beginning work, I offer prospective clients the opportunity to meet with me for a free 50-minute consultation.
How do I arrange a session?
I welcome you to telephone (503.226.2771) or email me to arrange a consultation or session or to answer any questions you might have. My hypnotherapy and counseling offices are located in Portland, Oregon.
