Free online event
How to be a confident public speaker
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022
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You'll learn how to:
- Understand why confidence is so key to public speaking ability
- Recognise your own strengths and weaknesses as a public speaker
- Identify ways to boost your confidence before speaking in public
Speakers
Resources from the speakers
- 5 steps to measure the success of a virtual event, article by Nina Brandt
- How An Improv Class Can Improve Your Public Speaking, article shared by Nina
Apolitical resources
- How to communicate effectively in public, 2 min article
- How to get over the fear of speaking in public, 5 min article
- Delivering engaging, inclusive and accessible virtual live events, 5-week email boot camp, register by 29 April
- Communicating virtually in the workplace, 6-week email boot camp, register by 3 May
For many people, the biggest barrier to public speaking isn’t a lack of knowledge or ability; it’s a lack of confidence.
The good news is, with a little bit of patience and practice, anyone can develop the confidence needed to become an accomplished public speaker. And it’s well worth the time and effort: being a confident public speaker can help supercharge your career in the public service, letting you express your ideas effectively and influence those around you.
Watch this free online workshop to learn how to become a more confident public speaker in the public service. You’ll learn tips and techniques to improve your confidence, so you can convey your ideas with ease and impact.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for any public servant or policymaker looking to become a more confident public speaker, whether you regularly give addresses to large crowds, or just want to speak up more confidently in a team meeting.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Heather Temple-Williams
Speechwriter
United Kingdom
Nina Brandt
Senior Programme Management Officer
United States
Heather Temple-Williams, Speechwriter, Welsh Government. Heather has worked in Welsh Government and its predecessor bodies for 20 years. For the last four years Heather has been a Senior Speeches Manager in the Education and Public Services department within Welsh Government, writing speeches for Ministers and training and advising other members of staff on writing skills. Heather has extensive experience in speech-writing and public speaking, both professionally as a civil servant and as a lay preacher and ordinand.
Nina Brandt, has been with the United Nations for over 17 years and currently coordinates the strategic programming of capacity development support to governments, to assist countries in the design of policies and strategies that help implement the SDGs. Passionate about “connecting things and people”, she also led a global outreach program called “UN Development Business” that connects the private sector to business opportunities in developing countries. During that time, she participated as a speaker in numerous events, conferences and panel discussions with audiences from all over the world. Nina started her career as a radio reporter where she gained first-hand experience in conducting smooth conversations and engaging with listeners. As a former Fulbright Scholar, a WomeninPower Fellow and a DAAD and Landesstiftung Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholar, she studied and worked in 5 countries and holds a Diplom in Psychology from Heidelberg University, a Master’s in Media from the New School and a Diploma in Advanced Management from IESE Business School.
