Speak2us and "the King's Speech"

Don't miss the movie “The King’s Speech.” Just the trailer moved me to tears when the King (Colin Firth) says, in a rage, “listen to me, listen to me” and Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) replies “why should I waste my time listening to you?”  “Because I have a voice!” shouts the King. The Australian Speaking Coach and Therapist, Lionel Logue was a master. Way before his time. Exercises to develop and maintain the voice.  Activities to release the inhibition that feeds the fear.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOtnSnVUouM  

So, what’s your take on this speaking thing?  Why is it still #1 on the List of Common Fears?  How will you release this powerful instrument that is your unique voice?  Take your place in the spotlight and speak with confidence.  Because you have a voice!

I'll show you how to think on your feet, choose the right words and speak with confidence!

http://www.speak2us.com.au/

Speaking Coach, Canberra

www.speak2us.com.au

www.speak2us.com.au

Good speakers aren’t born.  They’re created

Most good speakers have had a good Speaking Coach.

As a Speaking Coach, I work one-to-one, or in a small group at your workplace, to give you skills that will last you a lifetime.  I guarantee that after a few coaching sessions you will grow in confidence, speaking ability and performance.  You will be a confident speaker.

I'll share with you speaking tips on how to connect with your audience and how to prepare a structure and purpose for your talk - how to sell yourself and your message.

I’ll also share with you some of  the “No-No’s”.  Please - no clichés, no jargon, no jokes (unless you are a professional comedian).



December - What does it take to be an Auctioneer!

I always remember December 1, as it's my school-friend Olga's birthday. She's somewhere in the snows of Winnipeg whilst I am usually baking in the sun by now - but this year is different. Very different. We have had more rain in Canberra and other parts of Australia than I have ever seen! So, it's soggy.

One of the fabulous things about www.speak2us.com.au - my speaking business - is that I have such a variety of clients. This week I am working with a person who is soon to become an Auctioneer of Real Estate. Now that requires a lot of concentration and performance skills. Not to mention taking care of and maintaining the voice. (You can't picture an auctioneer without a voice can you?)

I've been wondering how people who go to real estate auctions really see the Auctioneer?

How do they expect them to act? What can the Auctioneer do to make clients feel comfortable

and feel that they can trust them?

Another Melbourne Cup Day

First time ever, I missed the running of the Melbourne Cup. Instead, I was preparing a program of World Music at ArtSound Radio 92.7 in Canberra. It streams to the world on www.artsound.fm Last night , I presented my very first program of "World Vibe" - I love world music because it explores all of the emotions of the human heart. When I played "Lullaby for Kamila" I thought of all the new-born babies that day - nestling in the arms of their mothers and fathers. And I thought of our cousins, Jolanta and Marek Urban in Warszawa, where I first heard it. It's the second track on the CD "East meets West", Nigel Kennedy and the Kroke Band. Nigel's virtuoso violin is truly amazing. I played lots of violin, lots of gypsy, klezmer and even reggae from West Papua. Surely there is more that binds us.
This blend of Speak2us at www.speak2us.com.au my speaking coach business, where I help people who are speaking somewhere for any purpose at all - and my part in the team of presenters at ArtSound, makes me say "THIS is heaven!"