Geraldine Barkworth,
Public Speaking Coach, Trainer & Speaker
Goddess of Public Speaking
10 Teven Street
Brunswick Heads,
NSW, 2483
Australia
Email: geraldine@goddessofpublicspeaking.com.au
Telephone: +61 (0)2 6685 1917
Skype: geraldinebarkworth
Geraldine broke down the fear of public speaking into a series of physiological reactions. This made me understand I am made of the same stuff of already successful public speakers. I am more aware of my body language and the helpful signals my body sends to my brain when speaking. I am speaking more confidently in every situation."
The six months coaching sessions with Geraldine Barkworth was the best money I’ve spent on professional development in years. Where else can you get a tailored program to suit the most important person in the training, YOU! And then, to speak with your coach every two weeks to ensure you stay on track with all that you’d like to improve in yourself and achieve in your professional life. Plus, the expense is fully deductible on your tax!
When I tell people about coaching, they are amazed that the coaching is conducted over the phone. Geraldine has amazingly perceptive honing skills, picking up every word you say. No stone is left unturned, and she will shine a spotlight on something that you might say as a throw away sentence. She will help you analyse blockages in your life and help you move through them. Sometimes you feel like she can see right into you, without being invasive. I believe this is a great quality in not just a coach, but any human being! I kept thinking, "This is the right coach for me." She not only walks the walk, but she can talk the talk!
I recommend with coaching, that you push the boundaries, try new things, bounce them off Geraldine, analyse them, write them down and get things happening! Don’t rest on your laurels, but push your own boundaries to become a more effective information professional. Take all that coaching offers and more, as this program is for you, and you alone. You will not get an opportunity anywhere else to focus on yourself with so much dedicated time and your very own coach. With coaching, you will see your life transform in front of your eyes! And you will not be disappointed!"
Geraldine has discovered a “door”, a “way” for us to enter into this competitively crazed world and allow softness, gentleness to inherit the earth."
It's no secret, I'm a big fan of of the 6 Week Course - I do feel like I've changed a lot since starting and I AM, in fact, more cool, calm and confident than I've ever been in front of an audience or in my day to day."
It was a really great workshop, using easy techniques to calm nerves which with a bit of practice made everyone speak more comfortably. The content covered personal development type info as well as tips and checklists for what an MC should actually say and also how to plan an event. It was behaviour changing without being too confronting. I’m looking forward to the next one. "
I wanted to gain more confidence in speaking to larger groups and to be more relaxed in myself to draw on what I know, rather than just “theory”. Confidence & Connection is a wonderful opportunity to anchor the skills needed to speak authentically in public. The supportive group grows and grows creating a safe and gentle container to take more and more risks. Give it a go!"
Thankyou for the magic you helped me achieve. I overcame my "herd of dinosaurs" in my tummy and can now speak confidently and comfortably in public. It was a huge experience and learning curve to actually see myself on film talking to the group and be so at ease with it. Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! I will be singing your praises far and wide for some time to come."
I needed to find the place where I stopped performing and started connecting with who I am and my audience. Before I reached that point I was in a comfort zone and I wasn’t really taking the process seriously. When I see an actor in a great movie that moves me, it’s because they are really connected with authenticity. They are not trying to emulate an emotion or feeling, they the emotion or feeling and in turn I feel connected to them and the story. I have now learned and felt the difference between performing and being authentic."
I really appreciated the aspect of spiritual connection & feminine power that was underlying the content of the $ Day Retreat. I won’t forget that & am certain that it is totally unique. Geraldine’s modelling, energy, intelligence, experience & raw presence is an inspiration & purely enjoyable."
Just finished filming the DVD for the day... and today I did the introduction. I poured over the notes from our session and it flowed out of me. I can’t tell you what a long way I have come since my personal coaching session at the beginning of the year. I will feel elated when I stand in front of all those people at the Timber and Working with Wood Show in May. My Woodwork For Women book is on the threshold of being printed and self published, and with a bit of luck it will be ready for the Show and the Launch and I'm ready to talk about it with confidence!"
I began my journey with Geraldine at her public speaking women's retreat. The safety of this small group continued in the on-on–one coaching session with Geraldine over the year that followed. In her unique manner, Geraldine kept me focused and on track to achieve the goals I had set for myself. The sessions are gentle, caring and completely without judgement so that you feel "safe" to explore the depths of your inner self. And, lets be honest, that is where we least like to go but really need to in order to move forward.
I'll really miss my frank and fearless conversations with Geraldine and can only recommend that you embark on a personalised journey to be cool, calm and connected. "
I hated feeling sick with nerves when it came to my time to speak when underneath all that fear, I knew that I could do my job really well. I wanted to feel confident speaking to all people as I know that I am passionate about my work and when I trust myself I can speak from my heart. I sometimes avoided meetings and building professional relationships because of this fear of public speaking.
I completed a course and a coaching program with Geraldine, practicing what I learned every week – Geraldine's techniques are much broader than “just public speaking” - they are applicable to every day life. They made me look at myself and see the strengths and capacities that I already had but did not realise. It was challenging at times but in this process particularly when I was preparing for a job interview, Geraldine assisted me to take a huge mental leap. It was a shift that I did not know was possible. It was trusting in myself... that I had the answers and that I was in control of the situation instead of letting fear control me.
The group work was fantastic, well facilitated and so encouraging as I was able to see positive aspects of myself and strengths in others in a safe and comfortable environment. I highly recommend this and if you are thinking - "oh that would be too confronting..." - I promise that you will walk away feeling happy and empowered.
From doing the coaching and group work, I decided to present a case study at a conference – previously, I would never have volunteered to do this! The feedback I got was amazing, ranging from “your presentation was the best”, “you are so confident” to “you should consider a career in public speaking!” I’m now doing more and more presentations to big groups with confidence and ease (a few natural nerves but no sick feelings anymore)! My belief about what I'm truly capable of has really expanded and guess what... I got that job of a lifetime!!!"
Everything about the 4 Day Retreat was superb! The surroundings, the accommodation, the food, the workshops and the extra activities like dancing. I loved all the little touches that added to the fun factor, including the impromptu talks over dinner and playing with the Book Of Answers. The inner calm techniques are so powerful they help me manage speaking anxiety. The Retreat was so practical, that I got a great amount of time to experience really being a speaker. I think the nature of the Facilitator, Geraldine Barkworth, brings a good blend of seriousness, structure, fun and fluidity.
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“I was absolutely thrilled and relieved when I found Geraldine — I needed someone to coach me in public speaking when my novel was published. Her approach is unique, intelligent and fun. She worked miracles with me.”"
I wanted to learn how to deliver a complex message in a clear concise way. When I gave interviews, my message would get lost because I rambled and people would lose interest. This workshop built on the last one in a warm, supportive environment. I now think more clearly about what I want to say and what my audience needs and more confident about giving interviews."
Shortly after experiencing sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a thumping heart during a 2 minute "introduce myself to the audience routine" at a local business breakfast, I met Geraldine Barkworth. Thank God!
That evening I entertained every excuse I could find not to do anything about my fear of speaking in public... BUT, I was not happy to ignore this fear anymore and let my pathetic excuses overrule.
I made a commitment and went to see Geraldine. There is a real process involved of techniques and exercises and it all works. Geraldine is an expert at what she does and she applies her craft in a very personalised, professional and thorough manner.
In my business I am paid to negotiate and the skills that Geraldine helped me develop and hone have improved me as a professional negotiator and also as a person. I have been able to apply more purpose and display more confidence in my day to day activities.
It's quite simple really, if you want to make a change in this area of your life you MUST go and see Geraldine Barkworth and be open to her help."
Thank you so much for the huge part you played in helping me to face my fears of public speaking and to understand that my audience wants to hear what I have to say as long as I give them what they want - connection. I can see now that speakers who rely on putting up a mask, rob their audience of the authentic experience of being with them. Thanks for that valuable lesson."
Communicate Connect is one of the best investments you can make for yourself. Geraldine teaches in such a warm and gentle way that you really do learn and grow by osmosis. She led us gently by showing us herself and her work is like magic.
I am so grateful that I chose to do this course because now I feel that I have something to say that is worth listening to. I wanted to be more comfortable in my business to be able to charge what I’m worth and to be comfortable speaking from within, to a small or large group. I think it is an amazing program.
I know now that I can be confident in talking and connecting with people by just being myself. Somehow my life experiences had knocked that out of me but Geraldine taught me to believe in myself again."
Speaking With Confidence & Connection 1 Day Workshop allows you to challenge yourself in a non-threatening environment to learn 3 simple techniques of good public speaking. You believe you can do it by the end of the day!"
Prior to starting with Geraldine, I felt very alone with my anxiety around public speaking in all situations. I felt I was a lost case as nobody I knew experienced the same degree of terror as me.
From the first session with Geraldine, I was continually impressed by both her ability to understand my what happens for me in public speaking situations, and the effective tools and activities she has developed to address these issues and improve public speaking skills. I immediately began to feel understood and optimistic that I would gain control of my fears.
In addition, after every session I left with practical and relevant advice for improving all aspects of my life that relate to and impact on public speaking.
I truly feel that conquering public speaking requires a holistic approach, and that Geraldine, with her vast depth of experience, was able to pinpoint the right methods for me. Highly recommended!"
