Is there such a thing as an “authentic self?”
Though the phrase looks great on an inspirational poster, we are constantly in flux. You may act differently as a friend or a romantic partner, as a worker or a boss, or as a student or a teacher. We are all performing every day, and these performances should be embraced—they influence our lives in profound ways and can help us have richer experiences.
Drawing from philosophy and psychology, actor and public speaking expert Monica Viharo explores the roles we play in our lives and the performances all around us—and shows how to communicate confidently in all situations. This interactive discussion also introduces practice exercises for combating performance anxiety and being a confident public speaker.
Monica Cortés Viharo is earning a PhD in drama and has twenty years of experience as an actor and public speaking consultant. Viharo previously served as the Interim Director of the UW Speaking Center, and has taught workshops to help people overcome their fear of public speaking and hone their communication, networking, and business etiquette skills.
Viharo lives in Seattle.
Upcoming Events
- When
- 7:00 pm, Thursday,
April 18, 2019 - Where
- Kent Library
212 2nd Ave N
Kent, WA 98032 United States
- When
- 6:00 pm, Tuesday,
April 23, 2019 - Where
- Manson Public Library
80 Wapato Way
Manson, WA 98831 United States
- When
- 1:00 pm, Thursday,
April 25, 2019 - Where
- Everett WorkSource
3201 Smith Ave
Everett, WA 98201 United States
Learn More
For more information on how to book a speaker, please contact Hannah Schwendeman at (206) 682-1770 x101 or by email.