“Hi, my name is Johnnie Urban, Owner of Wonderful Life Learning the parent company to Everything HSP and Sensitive Authentic Speaker.
In my personal self awareness journey I have come to understand that I am intuitive and empathic by nature and am highly sensitive to sights, sounds, movements, and energies. After years of struggle, I have finally embraced my abilities as BEING who I am, realizing that it is not a hindrance but it is something that I’m supposed to BE to be able to help others. Acceptance and embracing this ability has also allowed me stop asking the questions, “Why am I different?”, and “How come I don’t fit in?” and, “Isn’t everyone like this?”
I have come to understand that there are NOT very many of us on the planet that have these natural abilities, According to Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), there are only about 15-20 % of the total population are HSP’s. (Discover if you are a “highly sensitive person” by taking the complimentary quiz.) We are coded to be the artists, teachers, mentors, and royal advisors to those that need us.
If up to 20% of all people are “highly sensitive”, it means there are many performers who are sensitive, including musicians, actors, public speakers. Aron writes that public speaking or performing is “a natural for HSPs,” and after working for many years with sensitive entrepreneurs I have found that it’s the drive for authenticity on stage that drives most HSPs. My “Sensitive Authentic Speaker” public speaking training helps you deliver your message to the public in a way that resonates with you and connects with your audience; this combination creates successful speeches. And even better, you’ll grow more comfortable with public speaking after each successful attempt.
I know - my clients and I are living proof!
