“I no longer rely upon planned speeches. My public presence is much more powerful and the response has been amazing. This is the most transformational work available, whether or not you want to be a public speaker.”

Jane Bell, Co-founder, World Trust Foundation

"I gained total freedom to be exactly who I am on the platform. No pretenses, no smoke, no mirrors. What a revelation to find that my real, human self is what my audiences like best! Even my business audiences!"

Jana Stanfield, Speaker/Singer/Songwriter

Speaking Circles International -- Public Speaking Programs

To register for all public classes see Registration, unless indicated otherwise below -- please refer to individual program details.

The cornerstones of all our programs are Relational Presence and authentic expression. Due to the experiential nature of this work, programs can be repeated for ongoing practice and deepening mastery of this approach to public speaking.

All public classes will be held at Speaking Circles International's Training Center in San Anselmo, California, and facilitated by Lee Glickstein and/or Training Director Doreen Hamilton, unless otherwise indicated below. Private coaching sessions are held either at the Training Center or by phone.

Many of our San Anselmo trainings qualify for California CEUs for MFTs & LCSWs, for an additional fee - for more information, please see our CEU order page.

For dates and times, see the Program Schedule or Calendar of Events.

Introductory Programs

Introductory programs are designed for newcomers to the Speaking Circle^® approach, and have no prerequisite.

Masterful Public Speaking - Free Teleclass with Lee Glickstein
Home Study Program in Relational Presence - Online self-paced course with audio
7 Steps to Fearless Speaking - with Doreen Hamilton - (Learning Annex registration)

Basic Programs

These programs provide a solid experiential integration of the Speaking Circle approach which grows deeper over time with ongoing practice. The size is limited so that participants receive individual attention and work at their own level; previous experience is not required to attend one of these programs.

Speaking Circles
Public Speaking for Real People: Relational Presence Workshop
Clear Thinking and Fearless Expression: Relational Presence Intensive

Applied Programs

Applied courses bring the principle of Relational Presence to specific professional applications such as giving a talk, leading a workshop, or promoting your business through public speaking. Prerequisites vary; please check individual programs for details.
Leadership Presence
Develop a Compelling Talk I: Small Group Coaching in San Anselmo

Facilitator Programs

Speaking Circle Facilitator Certification Training
Speaking Circle Facilitator Recertification Training

Private Coaching

Private coaching sessions are available with Lee Glickstein and members of the Speaking Circles International team in life and business applications of the Relational Presence approach.

Coaching with Lee Glickstein
Business Coaching with Audrey Seymour, MA PCC CPCC
Coaching and Psychotherapy with Doreen Hamilton, PhD
Coaching with Jennet Burghard

Customized On-site Programs

Speaking Circles International also offers customized on-site programs for the business, non-profit and academic communities. Each program applies the principle of Relational Presence to specific needs including business and ministerial presentations, one-to-one sales, training trainers, and conflict resolution.

The Relational Presence Foundation Training is at the heart of all our on-site programs.