Ellie Henderson One – Pretty much every member feared public speaking when they joined Most of us joined because we found public speaking challenging. So we totally understand. Do come along (even if you are scared!) as we are a really friendly group of people. If you join as a member, you can have a mentor (if … Read more
Many people suffer from glossophobia (fear of public speaking). Yet the vast majority of careers involve some level of public speaking, from participating in meetings to giving presentations. Worthing Speakers Club has helped dozens of its members smash interviews to get a great job, kill the nerves when speaking to a large group of people, … Read more
The skills I have gained from Worthing Speakers since we went into lockdown have been extremely useful in my professional life. I have now given over 50 online presentations at work since March 2020. These are some of the points that I have learnt: It requires different skills Presenting on Zoom and other online meeting … Read more
Earlier in September, we held our first ever ‘virtual open house event’ on Zoom. You can read more about what went on in this post. Needless to say, it was a lot of fun and we were so happy to have 12 visitors to the club that evening – 7 of whom had never been … Read more
Do you have a big presentation coming up? Or do you need to prepare a speech for a wedding? Check out these tips to get you started. Get comfortable on the stage/screen If you are on a stage, make sure you have things where you need them; e.g. adjust the lectern to the right height … Read more
Furloughed? Looking to improve your communication skills while waiting to get back to work?If you are currently furloughed, here are five reasons why you should come to a virtual meeting of Worthing Speakers – an International Toastmasters Club. We know so many people have been furloughed at this time, including some of our members. It … Read more