Speak Like Nobody's Watching
Essentials Public Speaking Lessons
Learn the essentials of public speaking!
New students:
- 1x 45min introduction session + 2x 45min lessons in 4 weeks
- Practice speech
- Learn/review vocal warmups and exercises
- Apply 5 Vocal Elements
Returning students:
- 3x 45min lessons in 4 weeks
- Review warmups
- Practice vocal exercises
- Enhance performance skills
- Present and perform speech
Improve your tone, range, clarity, projection, stance, stage presence and body language.
Type of session:
- private 1-on-1
- in-person
- or virtual (online via webcam)
Discover your true voice and conquer stage fright.
Essentials
- You have 4 weeks to complete 3x 45 min sessions.
- If, for any reason, you do not complete all 3x sessions within 28 days, you will no longer qualify for the Essentials Package Discount, it will revert to pay-as-you-go and therefore additional fees will apply.
- 28 days begins on the date of your first appointment booking, so be sure to schedule all your package sessions before the deadline or risk losing your remaining sessions.
- You may choose to book:
- Single 45min weekly sessions and/or
- Double 90min (2x 45min) weekly sessions and/or
- 2 to 3 sessions per week
24hrs notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Less than 24hrs notice, you WILL lose that session.
A dynamic, visionary performer, director, and storyteller, Carolyn Thompson’s passion...
Drink
Drink water. Stay hydrated!
Dance
To loosen up, dance while you practice your song/speech.
Steam
Practice daily in the shower. The steam helps open up your sinuses.
Mistakes
No one cares about your mistakes more than you.
Message
Focus on the message and stage fright becomes less important.
Audience
It’s not about you, its about connecting with the audience.
Exercise
Exercise/energize hours before you perform. Run, swim, yoga etc.
Humming
Humming is an excellent vocal warm up.
Learn
Be patient with yourself and you will learn faster.
Smiling
Smiling opens the sides of your mouth and helps with projection.
Goals
Stay focused on your goals.
Talking
If you are talking over someone else, then you are not listening.
Bigger
Bigger is better. Don’t hold back!
Talent
Everyone has a talent. Many choose to ignore it.
Fix
Listen to yourself. Appreciate the good, fix the bad.
Wall
You can only teach yourself so much before you hit a wall.
Teachable
Be teachable.
Thinking
If you’re trying to think of what to say next, then you are not listening.
Relax
Relax, slow down, take your time and don’t rush. Less is more!
Mirror
Practice everyday in front of a full length mirror.
Don’t Stop
Don’t stop just because you made a mistake. Keep going!
Mumblers
Mumblers are never taken seriously. Open your mouth and people will listen.
Cold
Have a cold? Drink warm liquids and rest before you perform.
Smile
When you perform, Smile! If you think you’ll look silly then consider what it looks like when when all you do is frown.
Listening
Listening is equally as important as singing or speaking. Be teachable!
Participate
Participate in open mics, karaokes, spoken word, poetry jams and improv.
Stage Fright
Use stage fright to your advantage. The more scared you are, the bigger you should be.