Public Speaking Student's thoughts and feelings
"In a few short hours I struck a bargain with fear, and, despite the continuing efforts of my inner critic, gained clarity and confidence. At last I can hear my public speaking voice. I have something to say and I will say it with pride. Thank you Judith."
- Tina Blackmur. Principal. Write Creations.
"Judith Field has helped me tremendously in coming to terms with the power and persuasion of presentation. In helping me find my voice, presence and ease, I have stepped into a world of endless possibility. Her comittment to detail, authenticity and presenting with fun and humour, supports the very confidence I need to just get up there, and do it! Thank you so much! "
- Arian Young. Director. Workspace Meditation.
"The course was great for reinforcing skills and structure for public speaking. It was a constructive and positive program for developing our public speaking skills in the areas we needed."
- Brendon
"I enjoyed the age variety in the group. I liked not being forced to do things and I felt comfortable about what I was saying. Constructive comments were very helpful."
- Collette Davis
"The course was great for reinforcing skills and structure for public speaking. It was a constructive and positive program for developing our public speaking skills in the areas we needed."
- James O'Loughlan: (year 10)
"I liked the group size and the enjoyable way everything was done. I learnt about speech structure and how to stand up in front of people without the shakes. I now vary my voice and I have got to know some interesting people."
- Benedict Robinson: (year 10)
"You are a fantastic and very engaging presenter. I have participated in a number of training courses over the years including the Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and the training that you provided was by far one of the best trainings that I have ever undertaken.
I found the opportunity to put into practice the skills taught of immense benefit and the videotaping a very useful way to get
feedback on verbal and non verbal behaviour when presenting."
- Christina Agiannitopoulos, Program Advisor / Training Consultant, Child Protection & Juvenile Justice Professional Development Unit
"So much improvement in only two days."
- Tony, Ford Australia
"I only wish I had contacted Judith years ago. Now I can speak up at meetings. I can talk about my time during the Holocaust."
- Miriam Skurnik
"The most valuable in service I have every done. So much achieved in such little time."
- Alison, TAC
"Your enthusiasm for teaching and insightful detailed feedback made all the difference. One of the best in-services I have attended."
- Sarah Bakai, Department of Human Services
"You really made everyone think. Great hands on applicable ideas. We must have you back again."
- Karen Lee, Coordinator, Dromana Secondary College
"Bright, breezy presentations, ability to draw people out; learning by seeing, doing, demonstrating. Thank You."
- Diane Rose, Combined Schools Oral language Development
"It’s given me the confidence to stand up and talk."
- Carole Sparks, Ford Australia
"Without doubt the most informative and enjoyable workshop I have ever participated in throughout my time as a Ford Graduate."
- James Curtain, Ford Australia
"An amazing course which built self confidence and skills."
- Kirily Holland, Ford Australia
"Public speakings is pretty good now, one of my teachers said "it was good to see you making a distinct effort to slow down your speech - this allowed you to be thorough in your content". Thanks for helping me."
- Billy, Mount Waverley Secondary College
The following are some comments written by boys who attended the Reading Forum:
"...I loved the speech and how you made our parents read to us and we read to our parents. Thank you." (David, Year 5)
"...I was really fascinated by your wonderful imagination and I liked the way you were able to caputre other people's imagination. Thank you so much for coming to Kostka." (Thomas, Year 7)
"...I found it really interesting about the way you described the huge differences between fiction and reality and I think your opinion about things were very meaningful." (Mark, Year 7)
"...I liked how you talked about all the fun things about reading and how it helps you...and also letting us read to our parents and the parents read to us." (Matt, Year 5)
