I have been a teacher and public-facing speaker for years, and I am also a complete introvert! I have had to learn to become confident and poised on the outside while suppressing fears and social setting anxieties, and I am excited to help you do the same.

I completely understand the awkwardness and stress that can come along with needing to make presentations or navigate the nuances of workplace communication scenarios, and I want to coach you to a place where you feel equipped to handle public speaking with grace and confidence.

This course will help you:

• Place the focus on other people and not yourself
• Give professional presentations without overwhelming anxiety
• Handle phone calls confidently and professionally
• Approach casual conversations without fear or stress
• Make a plan before you are in a communication scenario so you know exactly how to handle it

Being able to speak and communicate confidently at work and in casual conversations is a skill that everyone needs, even if you are extremely introverted or have a fear of being in the spotlight.

What will you learn in this course?

• Students will learn to embrace their personality nuances.
• Students will understand communication strategies to overcome the fear of public speaking.
• Students will learn how to focus on fixed points when giving presentations.
• Students will learn conversation techniques like "parroting" to help turn difficult conversations into productive communication opportunities.

Who should take this course?

This course for you:

• if the thought of speaking in front of people makes you dizzy or nauseous.
• If you get anxious and break out into a cold sweat when you need to have a conversation with someone other than your immediate family or friend circle.
• If you are not sure how to confidently speak in public or in a professional setting.