Onlee Bowden

Brian Bourdages, Farmland Protection Specialist

Posted by Onlee Bowden on August 30th, 2010 at 9:27am
Aug
30th

Onlee,

I wanted to send a quick note to thank you! After struggling with certain anxieties and other impediments to delivering a solid presentation, I just had my first “post class” success!

Using your methods for preparation and framework for presentations that you taught to me in your class, I just made my first presentation at a work event and it was terrific! With my outline in hand, I delivered a heartfelt, succinct and impactful presentation and was rewarded with many positive comments and feedback. I”m so grateful for what I’ve been able to accomplish with just your beginners class, I’ll be asking for the opportunity to participate in your intermediate class too!
Thank you so much!
Brian Bourdages, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

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Kathleen Kenny Shares Her Experience…

Posted by Onlee Bowden on August 30th, 2010 at 9:22am
Aug
30th
Onlee, I wanted to take a moment to let you know how invaluable I found your beginner public speaking class. 

For the past several years, I have been searching for a public speaking class that would teach me how to calm my nerves and show me how to structure a speech in an environment where I wasn’t negatively critiqued or graded.  Just when I didn’t think such a class existed, I stumbled upon yours and I’m so glad that I did.  I now have the tools to put a consise speech together and remain calm while delivering it. I can’t thank you enough!  I’m looking forward to taking your intermediate class so that I can become even more confident.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Kenny

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The Responsibility of Freedom

Posted by Onlee Bowden on August 19th, 2010 at 10:24am
Aug
19th

Sometimes, it’s very hard to accept that our freedoms are here for everyone who lives in this country as a citizen. My emotions get the best of me and I want to shout, No! Don’t let the KKK demonstrate on public land, or don’t let an Islamic center be built next to ground zero! I believe that along with great freedom comes great responsibility and tolerance. Yet tolerance, for those who are insensitive to the hurt inflicted on the innocent by the actions of others, is the hardest for me to give.  Freedom of speech is no different; we all have the freedom to speak our minds, yet we also have a responsibility to “do no harm.”

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Tim Keenan, CLCP

Posted by Onlee Bowden on July 16th, 2010 at 9:49am
Jul
16th

Having worked with a nationally known speaker and best selling author, I thought I knew it all. Onlee Bowden changed that.  Onlee taught me a comprehensive, effective approach to speaking that covers intimate toasts to addressing the Board of Directors or an audience of hundreds. I would recommend Onlee Bowden to any person who wants to learn the most effective way to become comfortable when speaking to others.

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Patty Cantrell, Senior Policy Specialist, Michigan Land Use Institute

Posted by Onlee Bowden on July 16th, 2010 at 9:53am
Jul
16th

Onlee Bowden has made the difference in how I how approach audiences and my career. Her coaching helped me focus my thoughts, my hands, and my heart on my core message. Now I share it with confidence and clarity.

Patty Cantrell, 

senior policy specialist, Michigan Land Use Institute

principal, Core Connections Consulting

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