Relational Presence training for

those called to make a difference

"My work with Lee and Speaking Circles is what gave me the confidence and awareness I needed to launch my professional speaking business seven years ago. The practice of Relational Presence has allowed me to connect with my audiences."

Mike Robbins,
Author of "Focus on the Good Stuff" and "Be Yourself--Everyone Else is Already Taken"

"Speaking Circles help you expand your voice, but what you get through this process is much more than a public speaking skill—
it's a way of realizing
your magnificence."

Helene Lerner,
Television host
& Emmy Award-winning executive producer

"Dear Lee — Because of you and your wonderful teachings I am living
my dream. I am a motivational speaker on autism. I love every minute of it. Before I met you I was petrified to get up on stage, and now you can't keep me off the stage. Watch out world here I come! "

Amalia Starr,
Owner, Mountain Star Publishing

Public speaking with presence and power
in front of any group

Imagine standing in front of your audience, feeling absolutely at ease and enjoying their full attention.

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Whether you have speaking anxiety or simply want to express yourself with more clarity and impact, Relational Presence practice at Speaking Circle® programs will guide you in effortlessly and effectively presenting your authentic self, any time and anywhere. Do you want to expand your confidence with groups for better business or for pleasure? Discover how you can have both at the same time!

Developing Relational Presence with a supportive group under masterful facilitation is like building a powerful muscle at the gym. This gentle yet potent practice transforms self-consciousness to self-confidence by strengthening your natural capacity to:

Create a "field of belonging" in a group by holding the calm center.
Communicate confidently and clearly with individuals and groups.
Expand your professional presence to improve the quality and impact of your business relationships.
Bring out the best in others by seeing their authentic selves.

Speaking Circles® programs transform the way people communicate by focusing on the essential first step missing in conventional public speaking trainings — the connection between speaker and listeners. Our relationship-based approach provides facilitated listening support in which you explore and discover how to express yourself confidently and naturally in your own unique style, without performance techniques.

Then, advanced programs teach practical applications of public speaking presence, such as how to develop a compelling talk or facilitate transformational workshops. These programs train you in experiential understanding of how to own, express, and structure your expertise so you can inform, influence, and inspire others to action.

We invite you to take the first step toward public speaking ease with the free offerings listed on the right.