Hypnotherapy for public speaking

Communicating is such a valuable thing to do and can be so satisfying, even for people who aren't natural speakers. I love helping people to speak, whether on the podium, the shop floor or at networking events.

​Here's what Laura Whyte, Managing Director of Accountancy firm Whyfield has posted about her journey. You can see the post on linkedin. 
"Adam has changed my life. I've learned why my body went into flight mode and we’ve ‘reprogrammed’ how my brain thinks about public speaking."

What issues do people have with public speaking?

For some people speaking in front of people can raise quite primal fears. That's natural enough, given that we have evolved to be aware of ourselves and other people. But there are much bigger and more sensible parts of our brains that know how valuable (and enjoyable) it can be.

​Unchecked, the more primitive, emotional parts might cause the following symptoms:
  • Imagining things going wrong
  • Feeling hot and sweaty
  • Cloudy thinking
  • Avoidance
  • Anxiety leading up to events
Fortunately there is only one thing that causes the perception of risk in our minds, and it's not out there in the audience or in anyone else's head...

How can hypnotherapy help with public speaking?

Hypnotherapy helps us to regain control of our thoughts and our emotions. When we do this, it feels good, and it gets easier and easier. You might even find yourself enjoying it. With the Solution Focused approach, we don't need to understand what's going wrong. We can focus on what it's like when it's amazing.
"​I have had 2 great occasions where I’ve been invited to speak over the last week and I almost don’t recognise myself!
I may even go as far as to say I’ve enjoyed it!"

Meet Adam Pearson, your hypnotherapist
I'm Adam Pearson. I trained with the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy College in Bristol and I am accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. My background is in management and youth development.
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​I also volunteer with The Wave Project, a brilliant charity helping young people to reduce anxiety and develop confidence through surfing. And I run various local community health groups. You can see more on linkedin.