ANNOUNCEMENT:  The Real Speaking® intensive for groups of six is being renamed Transformational Speaking beginning in 2010.  The three-day intensive is for only six people with ongoing videotaped personal coaching. Transformational Speaking programs at University and Retreat Centers are introductory programs for larger groups and, because of group size, typically allow for demo coaching of only some of the participants . See complete program descriptions below.

Program descriptions and sponsors are outlined below the 2010 calendar dates.

2010

Jan. 18-22 - Real Speaking Level I Certification Training - Santa Fe, NM
Feb. 19-21 - Transformational Speaking (Introduction), Esalen, Big Sur, CA
April 8-11 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Santa Fe, NM (one opening)
May 6 - Speak Out for Change, Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, WA
May 13-16 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Whidbey Island, WA
June 4-6 -  Transformational Speaking (Introduction), Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
June 17-20 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Santa Fe, NM
July and August - Classes are typically formed with 4-6 people and held in Gail's home; please inquire.
Sept. 9-12 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Whidbey Island, WA
Sept. 19-22 - Transformational Speaking (introduction) - Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, BC
Oct. 28-31 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Santa Fe, NM

Note:  The Calendar below is by program title. Please scroll down for a description of the program of your choice.

TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING INTENSIVE (named REAL SPEAKING through 2009)
Because we work with no more than six people at a time, additional programs may be scheduled and dates revised based on participants' preferences. Gail and her associate can also make special arrangements to travel to you if you wish to sponsor a program for your organization or group.

The program begins at 7 p.m. on the opening day and concludes at 1:30 p.m. on the closing day.

Upcoming Schedule (please call 1-360-730-1707 to confirm program of your choice.)
2010
April 8-11 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Santa Fe, NM
May 13-16 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Whidbey Island, WA
June 17-20 - Transformational Speaking Intensive, Santa Fe, NM
Sept. 9-12  - Transformational Speaking Intensive - Whidbey Island, WA

Don't find a date that works for you?  Get at least two others to join you on your schedule and with ample notice we'll put out the word to fill the class.

SPEAKING OUT FOR CHANGE

May 6, 2010 - Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, WA
Build your communication skills to catalyze personal and planetary change in this condensed workshop with master teacher Gail Larsen that provides a solid foundation on which to build. Whether you want to enhance your non-profit, business or social enterprise, you will discover and appreciate your individual communications strengths and the power of your story to make the human connection that sets the stage for your message to be heard, even with audiences whose worldviews and values may differ from your own. Gail’s classes are lively, engaging, supportive, and fun, inviting you to call forth your best as you stretch to the size of your calling.

TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING: If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story
(This is an introductory foundational class.) Transform fear into passion and bring your speaking alive. Challenging times call not for polished professionals or students of technique, but for authentic communicators passionately committed to healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy planet. In this lively experiential program, you'll give voice to your core message: the one that your life—and your life alone—has prepared you to tell. You'll learn to trust your inherent capacity to communicate and make an emotional connection with others. Dispel the myths about great speaking. Emerge with a clear statement of your talents, what's real in your life, and what’s next.

Friday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Feb. 21
Esalen, Big Sur, CA

June 4-6, 2010  Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Register at www.eomega.org or call 800-944-1001

Sept. 19-22, 2010 Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, British Columbia
How to register: call Hollyhock Retreat Centre 800-933-6339
Registration: 800-933-6339

Register Online for Transformational Speaking  here.

Call Hollyhock (800-933-6339), Omega (800-944-1001), Whidbey Institute (360 341-1884)  and Royal Roads University (250-391-2600, ext. 4801 or Toll Free at 1-866-890-0220) directly to register for programs they are sponsoring.