Speaking up at meetings can be nerve-racking, especially if you have a quiet voice. Learn some techniques to overcome the anxiety of speaking in front of a group. Find out about strategies to make your voice heard in an authentic, engaging, succinct and effective way.
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9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Co-operative Housing Education Conference – Westin Wall Centre, Richmond.
LONGER DESCRIPTION:
It takes courage to speak up and in this workshop Public Speaking coach Danielle Benzon will share techniques to overcome the anxiety of speaking in front of a group. Authentic, effective and confident communication can save everyone a lot of time and stress, while also ensuring that every voice is heard. The purpose of this workshop is to help people feel more confident speaking up when they are nervous, help them be heard at the back of the room without shouting or hurting their voice, support them to speak more succinctly and to listen more effectively.
FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHY:
As a voice and speaking coach, Danielle is passionate about creating space for authentic communication and unlocking the hidden potential within each speaker. She gives in person and online workshops through her own company, Inspired Coaching, as well as occasionally guest teaching at UBC, Actorium and other venues around Vancouver. Danielle has a Masters Degree in Acting from the E15 Conservatory in London, UK, and is certified to teach the Meisner Approach through the True Acting Institute, USA. She is also the current Artistic Director of Crooked Teeth Theatre Company.