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From Fear to Ease: the essentials to change your relationship with speaking

Presenter: Sally Forman

Are you done with over-preparation and sweaty palms? Had enough of performing, and want to be real? Want to be at ease when you give a presentation? And be able to voice your vision with confidence?

This one day course, which is open to everyone, introduces you to the essentials of Relational Presence, which guide you to feel and be more comfortable and real when you speak. The day will be an opportunity to become more aware of the assumptions you have about speaking, how to transform these assumptions and change your relationship with speaking, be it one on one or to a group or audience. Relational Presence is our natural capacity to be in connection with one person at a time, from the inside out. It is a powerful foundation for both personal and professional authentic communication and presentation. Relational Presence is a tool for improved relationship and team communication, self-authority, impactful leadership and effective listening. It helps you to move away from relating through 'performance' to creating real connection that creates a meaningful impact, whoever your audience is.

Sally Forman psychotherapist wellington'Sally is an extraordinary person. She is very conscious and purposeful. She has a passion, love and expertise for growing others to their highest potential. She is highly intuitive and brings forth a richness and gentleness in her facilitation that is very powerful to be part of and experience. I continue to experience the profound impact of the workshop days later.' Janis

On From Fear to Ease: The Essentials to Change Your Relationship with Speaking you will:
  • Reframe your perspective on speaking
  • Develop a sense of ease and comfort when you speak
  • Refine your natural speaking style
  • Deliver impromptu content whilst holding onto yourself and staying connected with your audience
  • Slow down, using silence to engage and impact the audience
  • Establish a genuine rapport by 'listening to' and receiving support from the room
'The workshop was absolutely brilliant. I was truly amazed by how well (and with what speed!!) the process took people to a place of feeling able to deepen into their courage, vulnerability and wisdom. Allowing authenticity...has become my greatest current inquiry, and I find it increasingly rare to be in situations... where this way of being, inquiring is not compromised. So I am grateful and very honouring of how well you facilitate this sort of inquiry. It’s wonderful Sally!!' Annie Chapman, therapeutic yoga and massage.
sally forman logo When: Friday 31 May 2013, 9.30 - 4.30
Where: Pa Maria, Thorndon, Wellington
Cost: $95 Payment in advance by internet banking to S Forman 02-0524-0061592-000
To register: Places are limited to 8. To book a place contact Sally on sally@authenticharmony.co.nz


Website Success Part One: website fundamentals

Presenter: Karen Field

81% of New Zealanders research goods and services on the internet. Even if someone hears about you by “word of mouth”, they’ll probably look you up on the net to find out more about you before they pick up the phone. However, sitting down to write a webpage is a daunting task for most of us. Whether you are setting up your own website or putting a Profile Page on an online Directory, come to this seminar to find out how to go about achieving success on the web.

This 2 hour presentation is packed full of information about:
  • what search engines need to find to rank your webpage and bring people to it
  • what will engage people to stay on your page and read the text
  • what information potential clients want to find before they’ll pick up the phone.
Seminar notes will be provided.

karen field websites for counsellors "I get more clients through my talkingworks profile since you have changed it. Thanks again."  Angelika Schuster

Karen Field, Reg Psychotherapist MNZAC MNZAP,  has had a private practice in Orewa since 1998. In 2006 she set up the website talkingworks.co.nz  to help colleagues get themselves onto the internet with a minimum of fuss.  In the six years since, she has learned many things about websites, search engines, and marketing.

When:  Friday 28 June 2013, 10am - Noon.
Where:  Room 5, Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville, Wellington
Cost:  paid before 1 June $40, paid after 1 June $45. Note lunch will be provided for those staying all day to attend both Part One and Part Two (see below).
Contact:  Karen Field, ph (09) 424 1019 or (027) 599 8811, email karen@talkingworks.co.nz
To register:  » download brochure


Website Success Part Two: write your website today!

Presenter: Karen Field

81% of New Zealanders research goods and services on the internet. Even if someone hears about you by “word of mouth”, they’ll probably look you up on the net to find out more about you before they pick up the phone. However, sitting down to write a webpage is a daunting task for most of us. Whether you are setting up your own website or putting a Profile Page on an online Directory, come to this workshop to write a successful webpage.

If you’re stuck not knowing what to write on your webpage, you are not alone.  In this 3 hour workshop I will guide you through a process to write a webpage that promotes your counselling services effectively to potential clients.  Bring pen and paper, or your laptop, and be surprised at how much you can achieve in an afternoon!

karen field websites for counsellors "I get more clients through my talkingworks profile since you have changed it. Thanks again."  Angelika Schuster

Karen Field, Reg Psychotherapist MNZAC MNZAP,  has had a private practice in Orewa since 1998. In 2006 she set up the website talkingworks.co.nz  to help colleagues get themselves onto the internet with a minimum of fuss.  In the six years since, she has learned many things about websites, search engines, and marketing.

When:  Friday 28 June 2013, 1pm - 4pm.
Where:  Room 5, Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville, Wellington
Cost:  paid before 1 June $50, paid after 1 June $55. Note lunch will be provided for those staying all day to attend both Part One (see above) and Part Two.
Contact:  Karen Field, ph (09) 424 1019 or (027) 599 8811, email karen@talkingworks.co.nz
To register:  » download brochure


From Fear to Ease: The Essentials to Change Your Relationship with Speaking

Presenter: Sally Forman

Do you want to hold onto yourself with your partner and share what really matters? To know you can speak anywhere, anytime and with anyone? Want to speak from your heart and mind, to change hearts and minds? To create the moments of meeting and intimacy you desire?

Are you done with over-preparation and sweaty palms? Had enough of performing, and want to be real? Want to be at ease when you give a presentation? And be able to voice your vision with confidence?

This one day course, which is open to everyone, introduces you to the essentials of Relational Presence, which guide you to feel and be more comfortable and real when you speak. The day will be an opportunity to become more aware of the assumptions you have about speaking, how to transform these assumptions and change your relationship with speaking, be it one on one or to a group or audience. Relational Presence is our natural capacity to be in connection with one person at a time, from the inside out. It is a powerful foundation for both personal and professional authentic communication and presentation. Relational Presence is a tool for improved relationship and team communication, self-authority, impactful leadership and effective listening. It helps you to move away from relating through 'performance' to creating real connection that creates a meaningful impact, whoever your audience is.

Sally Forman psychotherapist wellington'Sally is an extraordinary person. She is very conscious and purposeful. She has a passion, love and expertise for growing others to their highest potential. She is highly intuitive and brings forth a richness and gentleness in her facilitation that is very powerful to be part of and experience. I continue to experience the profound impact of the workshop days later.' Janis

On From Fear to Ease: The Essentials to Change Your Relationship with Speaking you will:
  • Reframe your perspective on speaking
  • Develop a sense of ease and comfort when you speak
  • Refine your natural speaking style
  • Deliver impromptu content whilst holding onto yourself and staying connected with your audience
  • Slow down, using silence to engage and impact the audience
  • Establish a genuine rapport by 'listening to' and receiving support from the room
'The workshop was absolutely brilliant. I was truly amazed by how well (and with what speed!!) the process took people to a place of feeling able to deepen into their courage, vulnerability and wisdom. Allowing authenticity...has become my greatest current inquiry, and I find it increasingly rare to be in situations... where this way of being, inquiring is not compromised. So I am grateful and very honouring of how well you facilitate this sort of inquiry. It’s wonderful Sally!!' Annie Chapman, therapeutic yoga and massage.
sally forman logo When: Friday 28 June 2013, 9.30 - 4.30.
Where: CPA Associates, Level 3, 1 Thorndon Quay, Thorndon, Wellington
Cost: $95 Payment in advance by internet banking to S Forman 02-0524-0061592-000
To register: Places are limited to 8. To book a place contact Sally on sally@authenticharmony.co.nz


Discover Your Voice: Stand in Your Genuine Presence and Speak with Confidence

Presenter: Sally Forman

Do you want to create easy rapport and meaningful connection in relationships? Do you want to share your expertise effectively with groups? Do you want to expand your authentic presence when you speak? Keen to have a lasting impact when you present your ideas to your team? This two day course will deepen your confidence and expand your authentic presence when you speak.

'I recently participated in Sally’s ‘Discover Your Voice Workshop’. I found it to be a very well-crafted workshop that took the entire group through some very interesting discoveries. Sally has a way of leading a group that not only challenges the individual to reach higher but also makes it feel safe to do so. I really enjoyed the workshop and would recommend it – and Sally, to anyone.' Averil Maher, Waikanae

On Discover Your Voice: Stand in Your Genuine Presence and Speak with Confidence, open to everyone, you will:
  • Learn how to feel at ease in any speaking situation, without performing
  • Listen deeply to yourself, and your audience
  • Allow yourself to be known, and seen
  • Expand your personal and professional presence
  • Explore your most authentic self-expression
  • Learn how to use personal stories to create connection and meaning
  • Leave with a recording of your work
sally forman logo When: Saturday 29 June, 9.30 - 4.30 and Sunday 30 June 2013, 9.30 - 4
Where: CPA Associates, Level 3, 1 Thorndon Quay, Thorndon, Wellington
Cost: $190. Payment in advance by internet banking to S Forman 02-0524-0061592-000
To register: Places are limited to 8. To book a place contact Sally on sally@authenticharmony.co.nz


Monthly Speaking Circle: Relational Presence Training

Presenter: Sally Forman

Do you want to deepen your natural capacity to connect with ease and confidence with your audience? Want to know you can relate authentically in your personal and professional relationships?

Sally Forman psychotherapist wellingtonRelational Presence is our natural capacity to be in connection with one person at a time, from the inside out. It is a powerful foundation for both personal and professional authentic communication and presentation. Relational Presence is a tool for improved relationship and team communication, self-authority, impactful leadership and effective listening. It helps you to move away from relating through 'performance' to creating real connection that creates a meaningful impact, whoever your audience is. Relational Presence is like a muscle, it gets stronger with practise. A monthly speaking circle is a safe and supportive space to explore and deepen your experience of Relational Presence.

In a Monthly Speaking Circle: Relational Presence Training you will practise:
  • Assuming and receiving, support
  • Connecting with one person at a time
  • Being yourself
  • Finding your natural voice
  • Delivering impromptu content
sally forman logo When: First Wednesday of the month, 6 – 8.30pm
Where: Pa Maria, Thorndon, Wellington
Cost: $20
To register: Places are limited to 10. To book a place contact Sally on sally@authenticharmony.co.nz


Monthly Speaking Circle: Relational Presence Training

Presenter: Sally Forman

Do you want to deepen your natural capacity to connect with ease and confidence with your audience? Want to know you can relate authentically in your personal and professional relationships?

Sally Forman psychotherapist wellingtonRelational Presence is our natural capacity to be in connection with one person at a time, from the inside out. It is a powerful foundation for both personal and professional authentic communication and presentation. Relational Presence is a tool for improved relationship and team communication, self-authority, impactful leadership and effective listening. It helps you to move away from relating through 'performance' to creating real connection that creates a meaningful impact, whoever your audience is. Relational Presence is like a muscle, it gets stronger with practise. A monthly speaking circle is a safe and supportive space to explore and deepen your experience of Relational Presence.

In a Monthly Speaking Circle: Relational Presence Training you will practise:
  • Assuming and receiving, support
  • Connecting with one person at a time
  • Being yourself
  • Finding your natural voice
  • Delivering impromptu content
sally forman logo When: Second Thursday of the month, 6.30 – 9pm
Where: The porch, St Peters Church, Paekakariki,
Cost: $5
To register: Places are limited to 10. To book a place contact Sally on sally@authenticharmony.co.nz