explore your unique, natural presence

Whether you suffer from stage fright or simply want to speak with more comfort, confidence, spontaneity and impact, our individual consultations and small group workshops will help you master relaxed, genuine and compelling connection with listeners.

Drawing upon the innovative Speaking Circle®* approach, we set aside the usual pressures associated with being in front of a group, and focus instead on developing presence, ease and authenticity. We show you how to use the one-on-one skills you already have to ...

Speak without fear or anxiety, with or without a script

Increase self-assurance and personal magnetism

Enhance your ability to inform, influence and inspire

Sparkle with passion, creativity and humor

Allow silence and stillness to invite the flow of inner wisdom

Learn to listen, even while speaking

recent clients

Rita Glassman, singer/songwriter
Sally Mahe, co-author and editor, A Greater Democracy Day by Day
Nancy Bardacke, RN, speaker, midwife, mindfulness-based childbirth educator
David Roche, international keynote speaker and inspirational humorist
Marlena Blavin, storyteller and speaker
Terri Tate, inspirational humorist and keynote speaker

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Recent projects and presentations

	I am so grateful that I had Jo Anne's wonderful skill, intelligence and caring to guide me through a very challenging speaking experience. — Nancy Bardacke, Mindfulness Teacher, Childbirth Educator, Midwife

* Speaking Circles® were developed by Lee Glickstein, author of Be Heard Now! Tap into Your Inner Speaker and Communicate with Ease.

explore your unique, natural presence

— Nancy Bardacke, Mindfulness Teacher, Childbirth Educator, Midwife