Public speaking has an unfair rep as a life-sucking experience that leaves you wishing you were the one in the casket instead of the one delivering the eulogy. (Okay not my joke, Jerry Seinfeld’s.) 

The thing is, public speaking is tragically misunderstood and feared leaving most of us just praying we don’t have to bump into it.  We believe at some deep level that we have to be BIGGER& BETTER than ourselves to stand up and talk, and this is simply not true!

Conventional thinking and teaching of public speaking often misses the most important mark which is we already have the skills inside us and we really don’t need to become some fake feeling other person. 

Public Speaking pulls from our most used and most effective CORE communication skills;  organization, thinking on our feet, letting go of distracting thoughts, and paying genuine attention to whom we’re speaking with is what we need to do every single day – for real relationships… REAL COMMUNICATION.

This is possible and within your reach… and here’s the kicker – when you’re stronger at your core, you’re just plain stronger overall.   

START NOW… SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE NEXT ROUND AND KICK-START YOUR FUTURE!

             Are You Tired of Thinking…

       “I wish I would have said something!”

           LET’S CHANGE THAT

          With Onlee Bowden

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Level 1. Beginning Class

level one is designed to take you off your personal mark and move you forward in a compelling, life altering way. 

Time:  3-5 p.m.

Dates:  Feb 15, 22, & Mar. 1, 8, 15

You must complete Level 1 , before  signing up for level 2 or 3.

Level 2. Intermediate/Refresher  

This a great class for clients who would like to brush-up on the basics and gain more experience.

Time: 9-11 a.m.

Dates:  Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10

Level 3. Advanced 

This class propels you into the real world of speaking and is available only to clients who have completed level 1 & 2 or with permission. 

Time: 3-5

Dates:  Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16

Investment:  Each class offers 10 hours of training in a semi-private, no more than 10 participants, studio setting.   $510.00 per class. 

Payment plans can be arranged if needed. 

In Your Own Words

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We can train to create a knowledge base that makes our bankers strong business advisors, but we felt that to truly have an impact, we needed to provide our staff with the tools to confidently communicate everyday with our clients, our prospects and each other.  I became aware of Onlee’s program as a result of a strong recommendation from one of our Board members.  Spending time with her, I knew that her approach to speaking in public was exactly what we needed. 

We had our entire staff complete the Level I program.  I watched as members of our staff who were extremely uncomfortable speaking in front of a group (even though that group was their peers), matured over the 5 weeks we worked together.  The culmination of this class was a presentation by each covering why someone should bank with The Bank of Northern Michigan.  The confidence that they all displayed served as testimony to the effectiveness of Onlee’s program.  I see the key elements displayed every day by various staff members in all sorts of situations.

As a management team, we made the decision to follow Level I for all our staff members with Level II, targeting our Commercial Relationship Managers, Client Service staff and key Mortgage folks as well. I firmly believe that the confidence our staff continues to build in their day-to-day communication style will set us on the course I envision.  That confidence will help build a level of credibility for our Bank that will in fact, set us apart in this crowded banking market.  Thanks Onlee!

Public speaking has an unfair rep as a life-sucking experience that leaves you wishing you were the one in the casket instead of the one delivering the eulogy. (Okay, not my joke, Jerry Seinfeld’s.) 

The thing is, public speaking is sadly misunderstood and overly mystified leaving most of us just praying we don’t have to bump into it.  We think we have to be BIGGER and BETTER than ourselves to stand up and talk, and this is simply not true!

Conventional thinking and teaching of public speaking often misses the most important mark and that is, we already have the skills inside us and we really don’t need to become some fake feeling other person. 

Public Speaking pulls from our most used and most effective CORE communication skills;  organization, thinking on our feet, letting go of distracting thoughts, and paying genuine attention to who you’re speaking to is what we do every single day.

This is a possible thing to make happen in your life and when you’re stronger at your core, your just plain stronger over all.  Give it a try… write down a half dozen skills that you use every day that builds understanding and enhances your relationships.  These are your core skills.  Now ask yourself, “How can I begin to utilize these skills in situations that I feel less confident?” 

Hey… It’s a start! 

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

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 ]]> http://www.onleebowden.com/graduates/kathleen-kenny-shares-her-experience/feed/ 0 http://www.onleebowden.com/graduates/tim-keenan-clcp/ http://www.onleebowden.com/graduates/tim-keenan-clcp/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:21:49 +0000 Onlee Bowden http://www.onleebowden.com/?p=852 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.

Patty Cantrell, 

senior policy specialist, Michigan Land Use Institute

principal, Core Connections Consulting

Lew Coulter

Executive Director

Grand Traverse Conservation District

1450 Cass Road

Traverse City, MI 49684

P:  231.941.0960

F:  231.941.0837

email:  lewcoulter@gtcd.org

www.NatureisCalling.org