Learn to Pitch -Public Speaking workshop: Session 2 of 2
Skills development Workshop:
Ambassadors will learn new communications skills both digitally and orally in order to better understand how to captivate their audiences, engage in climate topics in a empowering way.
Storytelling and narratives to incite hope and inspiration for climate action. Ambassadors will then use their new skills to pitch their project ideas during a speed dating activity with potential funders.
Two complimentary sessions: (Please try to attend both sessions in order to maximise impact of the content)
Mar 3 @ 17h30 - 20h30:
Presentation & pitching skills: Delivering impactful pitches for projects or initiatives.
Please also register for the First session here
Mar 10 @ 17h30 - 20h30
Power, persuasion & negotiations skills: Building confidence and strategising negotiations / persuasion policymakers and partners.
Workshop Facilitator: Dirk Daenen
Dirk is an educator and psychologist serving the Ministry of Education, and leads events like TEDxLuxembourgCity. His work as a lecturer and researcher focuses on public speaking and cognition. With 30 years of international experience in the public (e.g. European Parliament) and private sector (many Fortune 100 companies) he has coached leading decision-makers to teenagers to boost their public speaking skills.
Purpose of the training
Do you have ideas you want to share… but your voice shakes, your mind goes blank, or you simply feel “it’s not for me”? This one-day intensive workshop will transform the way you speak in public: whether it’s a TEDx stage, a meeting room, or a family toast.
· Discover how to turn fear into excitement
· Structure any talk so that people lean in and remember your message
· Master your voice, body language and storytelling secrets used by the world’s best speakers
· Deliver a short talk and receive kind, precise and encouraging feedback
· Leave with a simple toolkit you can use for the rest of your life
What You'll Gain:
Turn fear into fuel, command your voice and body like top speakers, get kind expert feedback on your own short talk, and leave with simple, powerful tools you'll use for life.
What Do I Need:
Bring your idea, your passion, or just your curiosity; we’ll take care of the rest!