To Speak… Or Not To Speak? 

  

Post event update: On Sunday 8th November something quite remarkable happened, all because of you! Many of you surprised yourselves as you stepped onto the stage and came to life, whereas others had us laughing and intrigued as you entertained us with your exciting personal stories. Who said public speaking is frightening!

Thank you (to those present and absent) for your donation and support as it will make a huge difference to the sick children's charity, WellChild that relies solely upon the efforts of people like you and I. 

I hope you all had a really great time, picked up some valuable new skills and are now enjoying the fabulous prizes many of you walked away with! 

View our photo album for the day: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/JCILondon/SpeakOrNotToSpeak

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Terrified of speaking in front of groups? Keen to improve your public speaking skills to advance your career? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then come and join us for this unique opportunity to face your fears and hone your skills at the BFI! And there are prizes to be won!  

You’ll not only pick up simple, practical tips in public speaking that you can apply right away, you’ll also discover how good public speaking skills could help get you out of a sticky situation, as well as giving you the opportunity to raise money for the sick children's charity, WellChild. 

To sign up or for more information please click on the link 'Read more' below.

Your £15 ticket also enters you into a raffle of up to 50 bumper prizes each worth between £10 – £300! The contest winner will win a voucher for a TM Lewin suit (worth up to £550). Runners up will win a TM Lewin shirt voucher (worth up to £85).

Drinks, sandwiches and fruit can be purchased at the venue - BFI (British Film Institute). The BFI Southbank was established in 1933 and now screens over 1,000 films a year, from rare silent comedies to cult movies and archive television screenings. 

 

Host

Simon Bucknall is the 2008 JCI European Champion of Public Speaking and holder of five national and international public speaking titles. In 2007, he ranked in the top 20 out of 26,000 speakers worldwide at the Toastmasters’ World Championship of Public Speaking Finals in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also the last person in the world from whom you should seek advice on DIY or gardening. 

A full-time keynote speaker, speaker coach and trainer, Simon is the Founding Director of The Art Of Connection, a niche communication and leadership consultancy that helps professional people maximise their personal impact. Working with former Scotland Yard Hostage Negotiator, Richard Mullender and ex-BBC Producer, James Marshall, Simon is passionate about young people’s ability to motivate and inspire others. 

 

Price: £15.00 per person
Important Note: To sign up click on the blue button titled 'Donate Now' either at the top or bottom of this page. When buying your ticket:
a) If you are a UK tax payer, please uncheck the box 'I'm not getting a ticket, product or service in return for my donation' as gift aid is not applicable for event ticket purchases.
b) Please allow the event organiser Resh Patel to view your email address by checking the box 'let this person see my contact details so they can keep in touch' on the last page when buying your ticket, so that she can keep you updated! She promises not to contact you after the event or to share your details with any third party organisation.
c) Please be advised that the ticket price is non-refundable, as all proceeds go to the registered charity, WellChild.
Date: Sunday 8th November 2009
Time: 10.00 – 14.00 h
Location: Auditorium NFT3 at the BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, Waterloo, London, SE1 8XT Directions
Nearest Tube Station: 5 min walk from Waterloo

Please feel free to contact the event organiser, Resh Patel, if you have any questions: ratpatel7@yahoo.co.uk

 

                                                                     Don’t miss out - See you there!

 

P.S. If you like this event, you may also be interested in our 'Pub Quiz' style charity event: Are you Ready to Run the Culture Gauntlet?