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Coming across with confidence
Do you want people to take you seriously?
Helen makes you aware that how you speak plays a big part. She helps you break common habits such as: constant apologizing, raising your pitch at the end of statements, adding qualifiers to your speech, and nervous giggling (men do it too.)
She also works on your nonverbal communication, your self image, and helps you improve how the world sees you. Whether it's delegating duties to your family, making a point at your town meeting, or standing up for your rights, people take notice when you're self-assured.
Tip: Smile. It's one of the best ways to convey confidence. |
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Setting boundaries
Do people take advantage of you? Are you treated poorly? Do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no" because you feel guilty, uncomfortable, or anxious?
Helen helps you approach setting boundaries as a challenge, rather than a difficulty. She incorporates acting techniques and role-playing, and helps you prepare and rehearse for specific situations. You've probably never looked at setting boundaries as a skill, but it is, and you can learn it.
Tip: For every person you try to please, do something to please yourself. |
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Achieving social success
How can Helen help you become a social success...with family and friends, in public and in business?
You'll learn the art of conversation, the right words to say in delicate situations and how to handle sarcastic or intrusive people with grace or humor. She'll also teach you the necessity of listening skills and how easy it is to make people feel important and appreciated.
Tip: Remembering people's names makes them feel special (and if you can remember the names of their children and pets, you're really at the top of their list.) |
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Public-speaking techniques
There's no better way to promote your business or lead a company meeting than "wowing" your audience with a great speech.
Helen coaches you on every aspect from preparing, organizing, and tightening up your material, delivering attention-getting openings, closing your speech with impact, coping with distractions, improving vocal variety, using gestures naturally, deciding if props are workable, selecting the appropriate wardrobe, and dealing with stage fright.
Tip: Don't fail to recognize that public speaking is an acquired skill. There's a big difference between winging it and delivering a polished performance. |
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Developing "presence" at meetings
Every time you open your mouth to speak, you make a speech. If you look at it that way, you recognize the need to express yourself in a confident, engaging way whether it's from your seat or from the podium.
Using your information, you and Helen attend a mock meeting. When you speak, she assesses what you need to do to come across effectively. She works on drawing out your natural assets, and teaches you the tools to get you noticed and be taken seriously.
Tip: Eliminate the words I think. Nothing diminishes your clout more, than saying: I think this is the solution. I think this is an effective plan. How would the last two examples sound without I think? A small step like this makes a big difference. |
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Media interview techniques
You finally sent out a press release that got a bite. Now what? If it's a newspaper interview, are you prepared? Do you know the "do's" and "don'ts" of dealing with reporters?
If it's radio, are you aware of how you really sound? Do you know how to "warm up" your voice? Have you thought of the answers to questions you may be asked? If it's TV, do you know how to "cheat" to a camera? Do you know which colors and accessories you should never wear?
With Helen's 20+ year membership in both unions: AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and SAG (Screen Actors Guild), she has the answers to help you make the most of your fifteen minutes of fame.
Tip: For any TV interview, make coming across with sincerity your number one goal. If you don't believe what you're saying, get flustered by a question or have something to hide, it shows on your face, and the camera magnifies it. |
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Hours, Rates & Service Areas:
Services to individuals and businesses are provided on-site in the southern seacoast area of Maine, seacoast area of New Hampshire, and northeastern Massachusetts from Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rates are determined by the hours required, on a sliding scale. Services are provided in smoke-free environments only, please. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Helen. |
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communicate effectively
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