This session is provided for Federation and WI committee members and trustees, and WI Advisers. Please note this training is offered as part of NFWI's commitment to supporting federations and WIs. Places on the course are limited and we ask that you are committed to attending prior to booking. If you have attended a training session covering this topic in the last two years please consider allowing others to attend this session. Please ensure your Federation and/or WI role is added to your MCS profile to enable us to verify your eligibility to attend this training course. 

We are pleased to be working with the Speakers Trust to offer this online session. Please ensure you read the course description, including aims and objectives prior to booking. The partner trainers we are working with are experts in their field and, while they have been briefed on the structure of the WI, this session will not be WI specific. 

Monday 11 November 2pm-4pm

Does the thought of giving a presentation to a room full of people fill you with dread?  Do you watch people’s eyes glaze over when you start to speak?  If you have ever needed to share information in a clear and interesting way or even convince others of your point of view, then this is the workshop for you.  It is suitable for all levels of ability and for like-minded people who want to become confident, articulate and engaging speakers. 

This level 1 workshop will allow you to learn all of the fundamentals of good communication, including voice control, body language and powerful connection.  The workshop is highly interactive with the opportunity to speak and to deliver a one minute story or speech that you have written.  This will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone in a safe and relaxed environment and get the practice you need. You will learn how to create great content and to get your message across finishing as a stronger, more effective speakers whilst also receiving personalised, supportive, feedback from the expert trainer designed to help you progress. 

This is a participatory training session and to ensure participants to feel able to ask questions and share experiences freely, this session will not be recorded. 

The Trainer - Hilary Lyons 

Hilary is an award winning trainer who knows how to bring out the best in people. She has twenty years’ experience in communication skills. She is passionate about giving individuals the tools and techniques that will enable them to step out of their comfort zones and fully express themselves. 

Please note, if this course is full we encourage you to join the waiting list and we will contact you with advanced booking access to the next course date once available. 

Zoom log in details will be included at the bottom of your confirmation email after you have registered.  

(If you do not receive a confirmation email please check your spam/junk email boxes or sign into the 'Your Account' section of the Learning Hub website to retrieve all of your booking and course information)