WomanSpeak Circle

Speaking circle for lifelong skills

The WomanSpeak Circle is where you come to learn and practise long-term skills in the art of public speaking.

My wish is for every woman to join a WomanSpeak Circle so the world could benefit from more compassionate feminine leadership and would be a better place for it.

Get ready: this program will change your life and you’ll never look back.

Graduates of my WomanSpeak Circle have gone on to:

  • speak on TEDx stages

  • keynote speaking at leadership conferences

  • take part in panel discussions

  • podcasting and coaching for podcasting

  • founding and facilitating groups

  • have difficult conversations, where they felt they couldn’t before.

  • ‘Chantal has an enormous amount of education and wisdom. She delivered the information with compassion and kindness and it was very easy to follow. The guidance, the education and explanation around what we were doing and practising…Everyone session gave me the ability to be calm, be present, be purposeful, be aware of my breath, body, magnificence, and be in the present moment. I also took all this into my daily life.’

    Fran Barwick

  • 'WomanSpeak is more than speaking words. To deliver our message effectively in any space we need to believe, truly believe, in self. I honestly believe WomanSpeak does that.’

    Geraldine Moeder

  • ‘Coming to your introductory event completely changed how I see speaking in front of others – I feel differently now.’

    WomanSpeak participant

  • ‘There are some events that create a before and an after in your life. On the weekend I attended a WomanSpeak 3-day foundation course that was one of those – empowering women to speak up and tell the stories deep inside: be ‘seen’ and be ‘heard’. This is not just a public speaking skills course!’

    Louise Brookes

  • ‘The WomanSpeak program is life-changing, and Chantal is the most loving and nurturing leader, there to gently guide and challenge you to reach into the goods she knows you have.’

    Nat Mardon

  • ‘WomanSpeak with Chantal is life-changing. The thought of public speaking was terrifying for me, and I did everything to avoid it. It caters for everyone at whatever level they are at. It caters for everyone at whatever level they are at. Over the course duration…the feeling of terror being replaced with a sense of individual power and self-identity. You come away with the skills to freely be able to express yourself in all types of experiences.’

    Lenley Bursle Barrett

  • ‘It's like surfing and you catch this little wave and all of a sudden it turns into this big tsunami and you're just along for the ride. So that's basically what happened as a result of WomanSpeak.’

    WomanSpeak Participant, May 2022

Joining the WomanSpeak Circle

The WomanSpeak Circle meets twice per month –  you can choose a purely online membership, or once online and once in person in Brisbane. 

Signing up is easy and flexible. Join for the full 16 months upfront, or on a monthly membership for as long as it suits you.

What we do in WomanSpeak Circle

During your time in the circle, you’ll explore all parts of public speaking and practise techniques.

It’s a safe, confidential and nurturing space to be vulnerable. You’ll:

  • learn about your authentic voice alongside your inner warrior 

  • share stories you might never have shared before

  • grow in ways you do not expect.

We’ll dive into themes like:

  • Sharing what you believe in the world 

  • Leaving your legacy

  • Your diamond insight 

  • Spontaneous speaking 

  • Speaking up on panel discussions (and group meetings)

  • The art of the toast

Learn how to make the most of techniques like:

  • hand gestures

  • eye contact, 

  • using the stage, 

  • leaning into the value of what you have to say and get rid of filler from your speeches.

…and much more

What You Get From the WomanSpeak Circle

Over the 16 months, you’ll:

  • build a full toolkit of useful techniques as you learn and practise them

  • hone and build your collection of stories that highlight your key messages

  • engrain your speaking skills and techniques through your regular practice. 

During your time in our Circle, you will experience changes to your nervous system. You will feel differently in your body. Your library of stories and insights will grow. And your ability to connect with and engage audiences will shine.

Anne’s Story

‘I have had the absolute honour of being a member of Chantal’s WomanSpeak Circle in Brisbane. I first joined the group to overcome anxiety attacks when I had to speak in public. While the attacks have not fully left me they are few and far between. 

I have learnt some valuable coping mechanisms from Chantal that help me breathe through and be able to continue with a successful speech. 

Chantal has a unique and loving way she holds each member in her circle which encourages us all to speak up authentically for what we believe in. During my time, community lockdown went into effect and Chantal invited us to participate online. It was a “let’s see what happens”. 

With her guidance and dedication we took our speaking to another level. Circle members are now confident to speak in person to groups and online in front of the cameras – a modern technology that equips many of us in our speaking journey. 

Women grow under amazing leadership. They prosper where they feel held and heard. When women are seen they can support and uplift others. These gifts flow naturally from Chantal and a gift that we as her Circle members have received and are naturally passing on to others.

I loved my time spent completing the program and look forward to future meet ups and graduations where I will be able to come back and celebrate other women.’ 

– Anne Whitlock

JOIN our WomanSpeak Circle

Ready to join us?

You have two options for joining: 

  • Pay from month to month (and join as long as you like - just give me one months before leaving), or

  • Save by signing up for the full 16 months (sign up for 16 months, only pay for 13 & get 3 months for free). 

Other WomanSpeak Course Options

Explore the other WomanSpeak courses.

Learn more about the Introduction, Foundation and Online or In-person course options.

FIND OUT MORE

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