Do you pay attention to the connection between you and your listeners when public-speaking, or in conversation? Do you present your authentic self? This experiential session will introduce Relational Presence, a practice central to the Speaking Circles method for breaking down social and performance anxiety in public speaking. The session is limited to six PWS to allow for sufficient practice.
Outcomes
Participants can expect to:
- feel themselves relax as they are freed from the expectations of having to speak and as they settle into personal connection with audience members through eye gaze.
- be fully accepted, without judgment, advice or feedback; and
- leave the session primed to achieve personal connection with future listeners.
About the presenters
Carla Di Domenicantonio
Carla Di Domenicantonio was reminded about the impact of self-talk during last year’s conference when self-talk statements were used as part of a workshop she co-led. The positive and enthusiastic response from participants prompted the promise to offer a workshop on self-talk at the 2026 conference.
Type
Hands-on activity
Date/Time
November 9, 2025, 10:45 am - 11:45 am (EST)
Location
Fort Henry
Language
English
Audience
Adults