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Speaking by Heart: The Spiritual Practice of Unscripted Public Speaking now available in paperback and eBook at Amazon. Here is what Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul said after reading it: If you give talks or lectures, it is always best to speak from the mind and heart linked in embrace. You need both, but you don’t need notes. You need trust. Trust in your Muse and guiding spirit, you will be much more effective that way. Take some time to learn this approach. This book will inspire you and instruct you. It’s an excellent guide for speakers. |
The Spiritual Practice of Unscripted
Public Speaking
I am delighted you are considering practicing the art of Speaking by
Heart. It not only helped me become a good speaker, but it became a
pathway for discovering the purpose and meaning of my life. I know it
can do the same for you. Stephen Shick
Heart. It not only helped me become a good speaker, but it became a
pathway for discovering the purpose and meaning of my life. I know it
can do the same for you. Stephen Shick
Speaking by Heart is the art of speaking publicly with nothing
separating you from your audience. It is the practiced art of opening your
heart so that your thoughts, words and presence become an invitation to
others to open their hearts and discover who they are and what they are
capable of doing with your message. Start Right Now
separating you from your audience. It is the practiced art of opening your
heart so that your thoughts, words and presence become an invitation to
others to open their hearts and discover who they are and what they are
capable of doing with your message. Start Right Now
What You Will Find Here
Three Dimensional Speaking
This section invites you to use your speech preparation and speech
presentation as a means toward discovering your authentic voice and your
true self.
Getting Started
Here you will find six practical steps to help you on your journey toward
unscripted speaking. Practice these steps in whatever order you wish and
you will discover a new flow to your speaking.
Practitioner's Hints
On these pages you can listen to the experiences and stories of those who practice
the art of speaking without a script. Learn how they started, what they have learned
and what works for them now.
Whole Body Speaking and
Hints for Using Your Whole Body
In these two sections you will discover how to use your body to build your confidence
and at the same time connect with your audience and hold their attention.
Exercises for Individuals and Small Groups
The two exercises provided here can be done individually or in small groups.
The first addresses the issues around the fear of public speaking and the
second provides an exploration of how your speaking is related to the core
meaning of your life.
Speaking by Heart Programs
Speaking by Heart offers a variety of programs for individuals, small groups and
organizations which are described here along with comments of those who have
participated in them.
Get Started
Join a Small Group Practice Session
Join a Small Group Practice Session
Sustain Your Practice
With Our Monthly Newsletter
Each edition contains perspectives and "hints" for practicing the art of
Speaking by Heart and announcements of upcoming programs
and future Small Group Zoom Sessions.
With Our Monthly Newsletter
Each edition contains perspectives and "hints" for practicing the art of
Speaking by Heart and announcements of upcoming programs
and future Small Group Zoom Sessions.