Open House Event
Apr
29
6:45 pm18:45

Open House Event

Do you want to improve at public speaking?

Do you want to nail your next sales presentation?

Do you want to develop confidence speaking in front of the camera?

Do you want to develop leadership skills?

If the above rings a bell then Kings Cross Speakers is here to help!

Kings Cross Speakers is a public speaking club where speakers of any level can practise their public speaking, become better presenters and better leaders by building on their communication skills and confidence.

Join us at our Open House meeting where you can find out how a meeting is structured, what it entails and the roles involved.

This is a special event for those interested in public speaking and developing their leadership skills, but are not already members of a club. It is also valuable for existing Toastmasters who would like to know what makes Kings Cross Speakers unique.

You can also reach us through our website, email, Facebook and Twitter below:

kingscrossspeakers.com

kingscrossspeakers@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/KingsCrossSpeakers

@KingsCrossSpeak

You can register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kings-cross-speakers-open-house-meeting-tickets-146005148329

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Storytelling & Presentation Mastery In the Online Era Workshop
Nov
26
6:45 pm18:45

Storytelling & Presentation Mastery In the Online Era Workshop

Want to become a better storyteller and presenter in the virtual world? Join us for two amazing workshops delivered by two experienced TMs?

An engaging Table Topics session will follow after the two workshops and all members and guests are more than welcome to participate.

Trevor Handerson - How to Tell Stories With PowerPoint

Trevor joined Toastmasters in September 2016 and soon realised his corporate background with IBM and Royal Bank of Scotland presented the opportunity for him to help other toastmasters to use PowerPoint with a dash of entertainment.

Workshop: Have you struggled to stay awake with those boring bullet-point and text PowerPoint presentations? This workshop will give you a simple story framework in an easy to follow picture that will make engaging PowerPoint effortless.

Luis Dorbecker DTM - In Front of The Camera

Luis has been a member of Toastmasters in Mexico since 2012. He has taken different roles in more than 200 TM contests, 70+ of them virtual, including Chief Judge of his district’s first online contest. He has trained people in more than 70 organizations in 11 countries.

Workshop: A 30 minute workshop to learn how to use and manage the four key elements to help enhance your message in front of the camera. Improve your performance when you present online in a contest, in your club or at work.

You can register for this event for free in the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-presentation-mastery-in-the-online-era-tickets-127229706477

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Speechwriting Secrets - Workshop by Florian Bay
Mar
26
6:45 pm18:45

Speechwriting Secrets - Workshop by Florian Bay

How to prepare excellent speeches and presentations.

Preparing a high-quality speech, talk, or presentation from scratch can seem daunting, but it need not be so if you follow the simple processes and questions covered in this workshop. Together, we will explore how you too can write and prepare excellent speeches and presentations.

In particular you will learn:

- The one key question you must ask yourself before preparing your speech.

- How to prepare your speech to convey a clear message to your audience

- The three approaches you can use to put a great presentation together

- The Why, What and How of preparing a presentation or speech

- The three cardinal rules that every speaker and presenter should know

NB: The workshop will be delivered on Zoom. You can access the meeting via the link here: https://zoom.us/j/320859788

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Evaluation Workshop - by James Cross
Jan
30
6:30 pm18:30

Evaluation Workshop - by James Cross

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In this workshop, James will share the skills, tips and tricks he learnt on his way to winning the District 91 Evaluation Speech Competition.

From the basics of what to talk about in an evaluation, to the preparation required to win the competition, this workshop should be relevant to all abilities and Toastmasters old or new.

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A Masterclass in Public Speaking & Presentation
Sep
28
10:30 am10:30

A Masterclass in Public Speaking & Presentation

Do you want to be heard?

Be Audible!

Be Visible!

Be Memorable!

Boost your confidence and learn or hone your skills and redefine the way you think about public speaking.

This is a fantastic course for both the new speakers who need to boost their confidence, and those who have lost enthusiasm for delivering presentations. On this course, you can expect to learn the following key skills associated with becoming a successful and confident speaker:

• develop skills, including voice, clarity, intonation and body language;

• prepare for a public speech / talk, understand audiences, tailor the talk to different audiences, and select the wording / speech writing;

• minimise nervousness and increasing confidence, including techniques for immediate and long term solutions; and

• delivery techniques, including memorable delivery, how to use findings from science to increase effectiveness, how to create and maintain a positive energy/atmosphere in the audience, persuasion, and how to combine all skills and knowledge gained for effective public speaking.

This course will help you to become more confident whether you are speaking to an audience of 1 or 10,000.

Four amazing speakers: Judith Quin, Joe Bains, Chris Boden and David Jones.

Four distinct sessions on: Voice/Body language, Impromptu speaking, Humour & Confidence hacking.

We will also show you where to practice your newly-acquired skills & techniques in a supportive environment and receive motivational & constructive feedback.

Is this course for me?

This course is for anyone who wishes to improve public speaking skills or communication skills in general whether you are 15 or 95!This course will benefit everyone whose job requires effective communication skills, including: executives, managers, customer relationship staff, researchers, teachers, lecturers & musicians!

For registering and purchasing tickets please visit here.

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Open House Event
Aug
13
6:30 pm18:30

Open House Event

Where your public speaking journey begins!

Improve your confidence

Would you like to improve your confidence and your public speaking skills?

Do you desire to gain outstanding communication skills?

Wouldn’t it be nice to deliver your thoughts with conviction?

Practice in a safe environment

Kings Cross Speakers is a safe and fun environment where you can practice, sharpen and hone your communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Come along as a guest and you will experience how welcoming, friendly and passionate we all are.

Conquer your fear

According to most studies, peoples’s number one fear is public speaking. If you are one of this statistic make the right choice and conquer your fear today!

Join us at our Open House Event and find out more about public speaking, KCS and Toastmasters in general, what a usual Toastmasters meeting entails and how you can become part of it. This is a free event and you can register your interest here.

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