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Professional Coaching, Counselling & Training

Counsellor, Coach, Communication Consultant, Trainer & Public Speaker

KarenJanas

MBACP

'Public speaking is not something that I have ever found to be easy.  Anyway by chance I met Karen at the 4N Gordano meeting, where I found out that she provides coaching on Public Speaking.  So I took the plunge and signed up for a 6 hour programme to address the issues that I had.  Karen is quite simply superb.  She is so easy to work with and she never ever made me feel stupid.  She helps not only with the speaking but all the other "bits" that you just would not consider e.g gestures, smiling etc etc.  I have been working on the speaking since working with her and just today had feedback from 4 complete strangers at another 4N meeting that said my 40secs was slick and very professional.  Now in two years of networking that is the first time that I have ever received that kind of feedback.  Thank you so much Karen, it has been a real joy to work with you and you get my recommendation.  If anyone reading this is looking for a public speaking coach then do have a chat with Karen.'

Simon Bunker, Samba Consulting Ltd  www.sambaconsulting.com

'We have used Karen for business and personal coaching for our staff with great results in productivity and communication. I have also used Karen for the last seven months for business and personal coaching. I have always found Karen professional and knowledgeable.'

Peter Hayward, Business Builder

Karen Janas doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach: she will listen to your individual needs and tailor her coaching accordingly. As a professional writer I'm called upon from time to time to give public readings, but I'd got to the stage where nerves were preventing me from accepting the speaking engagements that were being offered to me. I came to Karen because there was a particular event on the horizon that I wanted to perform at. With Karen's encouragement and expert advice (including advice on delivery, as well as a number of tips on dealing with nerves before and during the event) I quickly got the stage where I now feel able to read in public again - perhaps even to enjoy it! Best of all it's given me the confidence to take on those public speaking events I was starting to avoid, and that could make a real difference to my career.

Julia Stevenson