Express Yourself Beyond Fluency: Virtual Vision Board Workshop

The Happy Stutterer

Use your positive imagination to envision the type of speaker you want to be and express yourself with confidence!

The Happy Stutterer Workshops

Workshops designed for people who stutter to gain self-awareness and build inner confidence.

“The best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety.” — DEEPAK CHOPRA How do you use your imagination?Do you use your imagination to focus on what's going to happen in the future — stressing, worrying and anticipating that you're going to stutter?Do you get down on yourself because you feel like you “don’t measure up” to an idealistic version of what other people or society wants? Imagine instead……you visualize a positive and empowered version of yourself to become the speaker and person you want to be.…you visualize expressing yourself in a way that feels good and authentic to you — fluency not mandatory. I invite you to join this workshop to use your imagination in a positive way and create your very own vision board, envisioning your best self in the future. What is a vision board?A vision board is visual representation of everything you want to be, do, and have in your life. It's a collage of images and words that represents your personal goals and dreams. The beauty about a vision board is that there is no wrong or right way to do it (no fancy art skills required). You have the ability to use your imagination and tap into the power of visualization to create a new vision (and version) of yourself so that you can:<ul><li>Pursue your dream job and go on interviews</li><li>Be more assertive to ask for the raise you deserve</li><li>Have the courage to engage more socially</li><li>Speak with confidence in the moments that matter to you</li></ul> In this virtual workshop, you'll learn…<ul><li>What a vision board is</li><li>How a vision board really works and how to make it work for you</li><li>What to do before you create a vision board</li><li>How to use your vision board after the workshop</li></ul> In this virtual workshop, you will ask yourself…<ul><li>What kind of speaker do I want to be?</li><li>What characteristics and traits do I value in a speaker?</li><li>Who inspires me and embodies these traits?</li></ul> Before the event, decide on vision board format…If you prefer creating a vision board the old-school way with paper and glue, you will need to come prepared to the workshop with materials in advance. Materials you will need may include:<ul><li>Magazines, newspapers, old picture books, coloured paper, etc.</li><li>Large piece of poster board/foam core for the surface or background</li><li>Glue sticks, scissors, pens and markers</li></ul>Or if you prefer to create a vision board in a digital format, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with Canva and create an account at www.canva.com prior to the date of the event. Past participants"Creating my vision board helped me to really stop and reflect on where I was and the personal growth areas that I wanted to focus on. As I was placing the images on the vision board, I was sensing how much it helps to put thoughts and visions to ‘paper’. The workshop was very enlightening, and I left with a feeling of empowerment.” — GRAHAM, Ontario" I found this workshop insightful, refreshing, invigorating and most importantly, therapeutic. This workshop time afforded me, being in a safe space with others who stuttered, who are on a similar journey as myself, to reflect, re-examine and to plan visionary next steps in life.” — GREG, Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Meet your hostWorkshop hosted by Paige Smith, a Speech Empowerment Coach and founder of The Happy Stutterer. Paige started stuttering at age four and went for speech therapy late in her teen years. She's now a coach, becoming the person she needed when she was younger — to help others gain self-awareness, acceptance and confidence. Questions?If you have any questions about this workshop, email paige@thehappystutterer.com. To keep it to a small group for an intimate experience, limited tickets are available.A workbook PDF will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop.

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