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I came across WomanSpeak when I was feeling stuck in my life and career. Like I had reached a glass ceiling that I couldn’t get through.
I knew public speaking was something that terrified me and I wanted to grow through that fear but in a kind, supportive, feminine way. WomanSpeak appeared to come from a place that really resonated with me and the sense of got of Fran from her website, felt like just the right fit for me.
I can truly say that this course is truly special. Fran’s presence and way brought more holding and support than I could ever have imagined. She has an incredible warmth and openness that really makes people feel safe, whilst doing something that can feel so vulnerable.
The biggest shift I have felt is feeling more centred and anchored in myself not only whilst standing in front of a group but also in interpersonal interactions in general. The connection and admiration for every member of the group was so beautiful. The growth and healing this course has brought me is something I know I will look back upon as being very significant in my life and Fran was born to be doing this work with women.
I have signed up for the next course already because it was so valuable to me.
Thank you so much Fran
6 week course participant
Womanspeak has been something I will treasure forever.
Fran’s ability to draw out power and voice about subjects not always easy to talk about~things that have been left unsaid/unheard that need to be shared is immeasurable. Her ability to listen, hold, share and support with such compassion and love, allows nothing but the speakers unique voice, truth and light to come out.
The real transformation for me was being able to step out into confidence of speech in a room full of beautiful strong women (that are now life long friends) and be proud of what I had to say no matter what the topic and empowering others through my own wisdom, rawness and vulnerabilities. A confidence I didn’t know I had. To stand in my own space and light and acknowledge my own wisdom and experiences that have shaped me to be who I am today.
The art of speaking comes from grounding through your body and your own vulnerable unshakable heart. Our voice is a power house to be used and shared in love. I have such a deep gratitude for Fran and the amazing holistic approach of womanspeak. I would be shaking in my entirety every yoga lesson I taught, yet I stayed determined to get past my stage fright as i have a gift to share.
Thankyou Fran for supporting me through such incrediable stage fright and guiding me into my own voice and also learning so much more about myself and so many other incrediably beautiful women
16 month course participant
Prior to discovering Fran and Womanspeak, I had been exploring methods to overcome my fear of public speaking, but still felt like I had a long way to go.
Despite working as a yoga teacher for several years, I sensed something was preventing me from fully embodying my authentic self while leading classes and workshops. My experience with Fran and her Womanspeak program has been genuinely transformative and I not only feel more confident in public speaking, but I have also gained a profound understanding of something much deeper.
Fran provides a safe and nurturing space for women to learn how to tune into their bodies, calm their nervous systems, and access their intuition and wisdom. This approach has led me to communicate in a more authentic and heartfelt way, which has significantly impacted the way I facilitate yoga classes. My classes feel less scripted and more potent and powerful, creating a stronger sense of connection with my students and myself.
Fran’s ability to unite women and provide a space for them to feel seen and heard has been an incredible experience. Through her guidance, I have been able to step into my power and share my message with confidence and authenticity.
16 month course participant
I joined Womanspeak thinking it was an opportunity to practice my public speaking, after I have practiced in other programs.
The sessions lead by Fran Barwick are so much more than I would have ever of expected, and the bonus is the other wonderful woman who are so supportive. Fran leads her sessions with wisdom, support and intuition, and the support continues behind the scenes. Fran is in touch regularly to make sure we have what we need for our next session.
I recommend womenspeak highly if you want to practice speaking, need to enable your voice in a supportive space and I imagine partculrly if you have ever felt silenced
16 month course participant
I originally came to WomanSpeak to learn how to communicate more effectively and confidently.
I soon discovered that WomanSpeak is SO much more than that.
Run by women for women, it is a uniquely different way of speaking with authenticity and courage. Kingscliff facilitator Fran Barwick is a very special woman and an exceptional role model and WomenSpeak leader. With her soulful depth and expansive, nurturing energy Fran creates a safe space where her women in circle are held with compassion and kindness to explore and communicate our deepest truths.
Instead of speaking from the head and being caught up about getting it word perfect and polished, we are encouraged to connect to our bodies and communicate from the heart with intention and guidance.
Unique WomanSpeak practices allow us to honour and respect our fear instead of pushing it down or pushing through it. These practices help us use our fear as a super power and a powerful means to connect to our deepest truth.
The experience blows my mind and each time I speak in circle I am learning to trust the process even more and express myself and my ideas with more clarity and confidence. The gut wrenching terror of standing up and speaking is now something that is not as acute. I can be ok with and trust that I have the tools to allow it, honour it and use it to keep me anchored in my body and speaking from my heart.
Fran’s WomanSpeak circle is so much more than learning to communicate and speak with confidence. It is a special opportunity to hold space and witness each other grow and evolve to expand into who we truly are with authenticity and courage.
I am so very happy and grateful that I have found Fran and WomanSpeak. It is such a joy and privilege to share sacred space with incredible, inspiring women and witness them discovering and sharing their brilliance.
Thank you Fran xo
16 month course participant
