Effective self-presentation can help you recruit and retain clients. Communication behaviors such as body language, vocal tone, expressiveness and style send significant messages about you and affect all of your professional and personal interactions. Therefore, it makes good sense to hone the skills that help you “show up” as your centered, fully authentic self. In addition, learning how to remove vocal/physical blocks can provide therapists with expanded ways for helping clients.

This 10-session class was born from a request by participants in the October 24, 2010 Presentation Skills for Therapists; they asked that an entire course be offered focusing on the principles and techniques of authentic self-performance. Together we will create a safe, playful environment that allows you to try on expanded ways of expressing who you are; the goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident in putting your unmasked self out into the world. You will also explore a variety of ways to assist clients by employing some of these principles and techniques.

The Workshop Leader: Lee Potts holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Performance Studies, as well as certificates in Gestalt therapy and Ombuds work. She has coached thousands of individuals and groups locally, nationally, and internationally over the past 40 years. A respected theatre and communication authority, she received a national career achievement award in 2001 and retired as an Associate Professor Emerita after teaching theatre for 31 years at CU Boulder. Now she conducts workshops, coaches and consults.