Many people assume speaking is about finding the right words.
But when speaking feels hard, it’s rarely about the words.
Often it’s something simpler: how we’re relating to the people in front of us.
I recently wrote an article about five common habits that quietly break connection when we speak — and the shifts that bring us back to presence.
I also turned the ideas into a short visual guide you can flip through below.
A short visual guide
Read the article
If you’d like to explore the ideas more deeply, you can also download the full article here: SpeakingCircles.com. Or email me and I’d be happy to share a copy.
Spring Connected Speaking Cohort
These shifts come from the 5 Practices of Connected Speaking, which focus less on performance and more on relational presence.
If you’d like to practice this approach in a supportive small group, I’ll be leading a 5-week Connected Speaking cohort for women beginning April 30.
This group is designed for people who want to strengthen their natural voice and speak with more presence, confidence, and connection.
Learn more here and reach out with any questions:
5-Week Connected Speaking cohort for women
Connected Speaking Hour
If you’d like to get a taste of the practice, I also host a free monthly community space where we explore these ideas together.
It’s a relaxed drop-in session designed for practice and connection.
The next one is March 19 from 12–1pm PT. Just reply if you’re interested in joining - I’d love to see you there.
If you flip through the slides or read the article, it would be great to hear which of the shifts feels most useful for you right now.
Warmly,
Liz
Connected Speaking