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Lyn Roseaman of Toastmasters International shares her approach to being your authentic self with online clients…
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OR therapists and counsellors used to meeting face-to-face with clients, the coronavirus has turned everything upside down. Online counselling, delivering remote energy work or running a yoga class require different skills from being in the room. Working online brings challenges. How do you set up your tech for great eye contact? How do you grab and keep your online client’s attention? In a group session, how do you keep everyone interested and with you? And importantly how can you be your authentic self via the technology?
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holistic therapist 2020
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When I first had to speak to large groups I was terrified; clinging to the lectern so you couldn’t see my hands shaking. My breath was so shallow that I sounded as if I might burst into tears. I didn’t realise at the time that nerves are normal and that they can kick in during online communication too. Feeling nervous is part of being human. It’s our brain’s way of keeping us safe, but it can make our one-to-one clients or larger audiences feel uncomfortable and concerned for our wellbeing. When running a group webinar this may mean people stop listening and abandon us with one simple click. This is the last thing we want. We need clients to focus, hear what we are saying and engaging with the process. To achieve this, we need to bring authentic, confident energy to the screen so that people can relax and connect with us and what we’re saying. How can you do this?
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