The Oratory Studio.
Origins of The Oratory Studio.
The Previous Form
My background is in sales, and I'm a good salesman. I got a bunch of big deals done and earned a lot of money for my employers. I had a fine time during this period, and made friends with some amazing people.
However - when it came to presenting to groups, I was inconsistent - sometimes good, sometimes not, and often anxious whichever way it went.
I recall a particular moment, when presenting to a large group during a company strategy session. Not only did my nerves get to me, the guy who presented after me NAILED his.
On reflection, this was the origin point of The Oratory Studio, although I didn't know it then.
The question I asked myself after the event was:
How do I become a consistent, effective and authentic communicator?
The Simple Discovery
Then I set about on my quest, and after talking with people at all levels and abilities, the same things bubbled up - the nerves, the anxiety, the brain fog, the lack of quality 'live' practice, and lack of feedback, before the big moment.
Hold on. The lack of quality practice? With people in a 'live' setting? Feedback? that's it!
Lightbulb moment number one
You require quality, meaningful practice, in a suitable environment, with useful feedback so you can set goals and improve.
And thus The OS was designed with that in mind from the outset, enabling you to:
Undertake meaningful practice
With useful feedback
Within a suitable environment
Set manageable goals along the way
The Unshakeable Foundation
Ok that's the ideal environment sorted. What about the process?
What EXACTLY do we need to focus on, during that practice?
And that's where the second insight came flashing in. It isn't about complicated theories or robotic techniques. It's about going BACK to the ESSENCE!
Lightbulb moment number two
High-impact spoken communication requires focus on a combination of 5 Elements ONLY: Breathing, Awareness, Content, Presence, and Delivery.
When you follow my unique process and focus on these elements, within that suitable practice environment your confidence grows FAST.
Because as your foundation strengthens, you begin to truly unlock your voice - authentic, real and powerful. And success naturally follows.
Welcome to what we do.
