From Fear To Flow: A Focusing Approach To Public Speaking Anxiety

From Fear To Flow: A Focusing Approach To Public Speaking Anxiety

Through guided exercises, Fiona O'Meara invites participants to get curious about what happens inside when asked to speak, and invites us to give compassionate company to what comes. She invites us to sense what it would feel like ‘if this whole thing were resolved’. We might sense how it feels to be a confident speaker, and in doing so, sense what could be stopping such confidence, and feel empathy for what comes.

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Thursday ,February 1, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am PT
Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: This live online class is pay-what-you-can. The suggested payment for US residents is $30

Presented by The International Focusing Institute

When asked to speak in front of a group, what happens to you, inside?

You may have parts that really want you to speak. But you may also have parts that feel fearful, doubtful and self-critical, resulting in an inner tug of war that makes you feel miserable.

Traditional approaches to speaking anxiety have treated frightened and doubtful parts like enemies to be eradicated. True speaker confidence, however, does not come from denying who we are, but from including and allowing all parts of ourselves.

Through guided exercises, Fiona invites participants to get curious about what happens inside when asked to speak, and invites us to give compassionate company to what comes. She invites us to sense what it would feel like ‘if this whole thing were resolved’. We might sense how it feels to be a confident speaker, and in doing so, sense what could be stopping such confidence, and feel empathy for what comes.

In another exercise, Fiona invites participants to get a feel for what they want to say. Many people get overwhelmed at the ‘creation of content’ stage, with ideas swirling around chaotically in their heads. Fiona will lead us through a guided exercise to help sense our way into creating content.

This webinar offers the opportunity to work with speaking anxiety, not against it, in a way that ultimately leads to real change. Some familiarity with Focusing will be helpful, though all are welcome.

Based in Dublin, Fiona O'Meara is a public speaking coach and a Certified Inner Relationship Focusing Professional and Trainer, as trained by Ann Weiser Cornell, Barbara McGavin and Marcella Calabri.

Registration info: Contact The International Focusing Institute with any questions: Phone: (845) 480-5111 Email: elizabeth@focusing.org