You’re an experienced speaker or have taken The Zen Speaker - Beyond the Expected course. In that course, you learned to no longer begin your speeches with pleasantries, and instead have compelling openings to engage your audience immediately. You learned to incorporate stories into all your communications and do so now because you know it’s the best way to connect with your audiences of one or one thousand people. And you learned to make it about the audience.

You are now more relaxed when you speak than you were before the course. And, hopefully, you remember to use the “hissing” breathing exercise to calm your nerves and focus your energy.

So now what? Isn’t that enough to know about public speaking and communication? No! You’re better than you were and now you’re ready to go Beyond the Podium! Don’t worry if you forgot some of the above-mentioned techniques; we’ll do a review of those basics and then go zooming beyond them!

 

 

What’s the same in Beyond the Podium as Beyond the Expected:

• The environment will be safe and respectful

• Classes are from 8:30 am - 11:30 am PST

• Class is limited to 10 people

• You’ll continue improving your communication skills

 

What’s different about Beyond the Podium:

• This class is in person (location TBD) 

• Sessions are once a month for 3 months 

• There is no homework! 

• You'll learn to present in a relaxed, conversational, and engaging manner

• You'll master the art of being present and become an expert listener

• You'll learn how to communicate extemporaneously and stay on message in any situation 

• You’ll get specific, on-the-spot coaching on your practice presentations

• You’ll enjoy writing/outlining/mind mapping exercises so you will become comfortable speaking with very short notice

• You'll practice interview techniques

• You’ll receive media training

• You’ll leave this class ready and excited to speak in any setting

 

What do you need to do to make sure you don’t miss out on Beyond the Podium?

• Clear your calendar for the mornings (8:30-11:30am PST) of Friday:

June 19

July 17

August 21

• Reserve your seat using the link below. Payments must be made by Friday, June 5th

• Exhale and know that you will soon look forward giving presentations—you might even actively seek out opportunities to speak!​​​​​