The Alchemy Programmes

Hello and Welcome. 

There are many things to share with you.  

During changing times, such as these, all of us must pay attention to centering ourselves and not get caught up in the spin.  So take even a few minutes several times a day to simply be still. Working from your centre is easier than getting lost is the collective muddle.  Use your common sense and logic, be very aware and alert, rather than be swayed by each new panic that appears in the media and in general discussions.  Learn to trust yourself.

Personal Development Sessions:  The Domino Effect:  Getting There from Here.  Take charge of your life.

We are in very interesting times at the moment and energy work can make all the difference in your life.  

Did you know your mind-chatter affects others around you even thought they cannot hear you?

Does your left-brain rule your life?

Do you have the courage to change your thinking?   

1.  Every thought, word, and action within you set off a domino effect in your energy field that affects you and those around you.  When thoughts and actions are repeated constantly they can create a positive or negative chain reaction at every energetic level until it reaches the physical, where stress ad/or illness can be the result. The Energy Field Analysis Programme (EFAP) uses seven dimensions of the human energy field to detect and eliminate blockages that cause issues at professional and personal levels.  It enhances performance , supports professionals at work, and increases health and vitality. For further information email:  info@alchemyprogrames.com 

2.  If you or your company are looking for a way to help your employees improve general communication skills, effectively deal with criticism, increase awareness, and develop personal presence and confidence, then you need to make sure every employee has a copy of CREATING CONFIDENCE, an e-book available on this site.  We have huge discounts for licenses for multiple copies. If you want to know more, email meribeth@fccake.com

3. If we keep reading the news, we will need a strong morale boost.  Make sure you exercise in times like this.  It helps you feel better by releasing endorphins–

4.  You are welcome to schedule intensive coaching sessions with me, in person, by Skype or by telephone.

The Alchemy Programmes present…Seven Ways to Enhance Your Presence

1. Remember, from the moment you enter a room; someone is seeing you and registering your presence. Presence begins before you enter a public arena. Your presence is comprised of: the visible aspects such as posture, gesture, eyes, facial expression; the resonance in your voice; mental aspects: including thoughts, attitudes, imagination and visualisation.

2. Work on your posture. Good posture and physical balance contribute to your energy, breathing, voice, health and image. You cannot afford to be present in mind or intention only. It is known that over sixty percent of people store information as pictures. What does your picture look like?Begin by thinking of your head being supported and stretched upward from the middle of your upper back. Use visualisation to help you feel expanded and vibrant. Places to go for help with posture include: Alexander technique, Pilates, Feldenkrais practitioners, and Yoga.

3. Breathe low in the body. Ideally, you can feel the lower back ribs move outwards as you inhale. If you focus your concentration there, you will find your breathing easier and your voice better. However, when the abdomen is tense, or the back overly arched, it is difficult to move these ribs. The diaphragm cannot move downward and the back muscles are too rigid to allow for rib movement and expansion of the lungs. This is why beginning with your posture is essential.

4. A good speaking voice is a natural extension of efficient physical balance. It is, after all, an instrument; and that instrument is your whole body. An interesting voice is one that is powered by imagination and passion. When nervous, and there is excess tension, the voice tends to rise. Imagine that you are speaking from your lower back ribs where you have directed your breath.

5. Allow your eyes to see by using your peripheral vision to take in the whole space/room wherever you are. Eyes play a key role in presence. Downcast eyes are the best way to give away your power and space.

6. Become aware of your personal space or energy field. It is your ?travelling home?and you are the hostess. Regardless of the situation, whether it is business, public, or social remind yourself of this. Every time you slump or become tense, you effectively shrink yourself and your space. This is especially true in public speaking.

7. Use techniques such as visualisation to achieve your goals. You do not need to give away your presence or your power unintentionally from poor habits. See yourself in the way you want to be seen.

WIN Conference 2005 Workshop comments (taken from evaluations):

Absolutely empowered to speak in public and use my unique abilities to enhance my speaking. Also very useful practical techniques.This is going to make a huge difference to me.

She is present, knowledgeable, fun, compassionate workshop leader.Feel Empowered, inspired, present and with lots of space.

Thank you! Learnt something and can relate with it.

Inspired Empowered. Been an issue for a while. Now I have a solution.Great.

She was amazing. Inspiring & Encouraging.Great personalityConfident to be able to change. Lots of ideas for improvement.Tecniques I can use immediately.Flexible and attentive to the group dynamics and requirements.I remember a few useful tips that I can apply quickly.

Great moderator.Feel very confident. You are very natural.Helpful for my personal and professional life. Great!Wonderful, simple techniques effective for speaking, self introduction.Extremely powerful. Very trained, caring speaker.

Fantastic. Will practice what I have learned.

Meribeth is available for Personal Performance Coaching and consultation for individuals and groups. For more information call her on:
t: 44 1344 849059 Email: Meribeth@fccake.com  url: www.fccake.com

Suggested Reading:

* Dayme, M. Creating Confidence. (e-edition 2004) e-book. Available at www.fccake.com or Amazon

* Dayme, M. (2005) The Performer’s Voice, How to Realize Your Vocal Potential WW Norton, New York and London. Available at shops, and online.
* Harrow, S. (2002) How to Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul.

* Tolle, E. (2004) The Power of Now, A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Paperback edition. New World Library, Novato California. Available at shops and online.

* Zander, R and Zander, B. (2000) The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, Harvard Business School Press, Boston,Massschusetts.