In March 2019 The Sunflower Effect was featured in a BBC World Services programme called “Why am I shy?” A couple of weeks before the producer and presenter of this programme, Cathy and Dashi, joined the Finding Your Voice course to see what exactly happens. And to record anyone who was willing to be interviewed. …
How a shy woman found the confidence to direct her own film⋅ Taking the Plunge – the pathway to building confidence This is Catherine’s account of how, despite being hampered by shyness, she turned her dream of directing her own film into a reality. This is what she did to overcome her shyness and inhibitions., …
Facebook Live: Surviving the Christmas Party Season I held my first ever Facebook Live on Wednesday 5th December 1.15-1.45pm GMT. And I was pretty nervous…. this was a new challenge. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I felt the kind of aliveness I used to feel when I used to “tread the boards” …
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This morning the new sun appeared on the horizon. It is the sun that will carry us through to midsummer. The Celts stayed awake all night to honour the dark time when the old sun dies (often through very bitter weather) and to watch the new sun arise on the horizon. The new sun is …
How to stop shyness from ruining your life Making Moves was on the Chrissy B Show – “How to stop shyness from ruining your life” – SKY TV (channel 203) on the 10th June at 10pm 2015. I was interviewed along with two very brave Making Moves participants by Chrissy B who shared their story …
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How to overcome the blocks that are keeping you in hiding Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love Marianne Williamson tells us that, “ our “playing small” does not serve us or the world. …
First published in London and South East Connections Magazine 2004 and updated in August 2021 Performing, the pathway to freedom Once painfully shy, Claire Schrader has devised a unique approach which she now calls the Sunflower Effect. Working through an adapted form of drama, she creates a safe space for shy people to discover their …
Or How to be Seen and Heard Without Having to Scream and Shout About It Daniel was a quiet man, a clever man, a caring man – but he felt he was invisible. Daniel was an academic, and it often took him days to prepare his beautifully composed and interesting lectures. But when it came to delivering …
Overcoming trauma How one woman after being too good most of her life overcame the trauma that had kept her locked away Leah was a quiet child, a good child. She was born into an Irish family where there was no time to be “a wet blanket”. So Leah kept quiet and got on with …
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