What is this thing called Presence?
It’s this subtle and powerful aspect of your communication – and is often noticed in you by others even before you speaking a word. Everyone can find it.
First, and foremost, it’s where you put your attention. The world tells us to embody “Look at me!”
What if we were to embody “There you are!”?
When we attend to our presence – a deeper way of listening
– we connect to ourselves and other people in a more meaningful way.
Hello, I’m Martha.
I reside in New York City.
I am deeply devoted to having my clients present and project themselves in the most powerful way possible.
I coach and facilitate communication skills with a special focus on the non-verbal. When this aligns with the messages you create – those which connect to the real needs of your listener, you have complete communication.
The programs in Presence exist to bring you greater mastery and skill when in environments that throw you into uncertainty at any given moment.
I offer coaching and training courses where you are able to find a more powerful Presence with great impact.
How do you do this?
Actually, my clients do it themselves. They use the distinctive, proven skills & practices offered and coached. They apply them. First, by getting the language and narrative right & resonant. Then, with their presence, impact & physical expression.
Today, with so many distractions, it seems that capturing and holding someone’s attention is wildly challenging. When you show up to them as fully open, present and connected to yourself and to them, you are seen and heard by your listeners and all while holding great ease, comfort and confidence.
It begins with building rapport – even with diverse audiences. When you master this, your ideas are more readily accepted; and you make your unique contributions.
My clients tell me that they feel more comfortable in their skin. Their work relationships have improved and that they are now seen as the expert they are. Whether you are in school or in business, your impact is needed. Stand out.
“We are having to develop a new resiliency, adaptability and the great power to change things, to create things, and to bring more opportunity and joy to others.“
Jacqueline Hobbs
Work with me
Supporting people to get their messages and voice heard – and acted upon – so that they can make their contribution and enjoy their work with great comfort, ease and confidence.
The coaching and courses offered are well-suited to help leaders, business people, students, women, and others express themselves with a true and powerful presence. Special attention given to physical presence with a straightforward approach and defined process for you to get yourselves heard.
Let’s be in touch.
I publish a blog from time to time where I share practices, methods, insights, interesting stories and resources with you. I send out information through email on online courses, tiny courses and events.
I have a limited Social Media presence. I use the time to learn, create and to be. This is our best way to connect.
On the blog
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