IWD 2023: Speak & BE HEARD – How to become a better presenter.

March 8th is International Women’s Day. What better way to celebrate than by stepping into the light and using our voices to be heard?

Our next event will be centered around a special workshop led by Colleen Sullivan Grant, former Facebook executive, and seasoned and passionate presenter.

In this 90-minute interactive session, Colleen will guide us on how to present so people will listen. She will help us find the confidence and skills needed to better articulate to groups of any size. Whether you struggle to quickly explain what you do for a living, or want to feel more effective presenting in business meetings, this workshop will give you the tools and practice to BE HEARD.

General Timing:
(9:30-10:30) Yin yoga to ground us before we begin (optional)*
(10:30-11:00) Breakfast buffet & networking*
(11:00-12:30) "Be Heard" workshop with Colleen Sullivan Grant

*Kindly arrive 10 minutes early, so we can start on time

Workshop Agenda:
(11:00) Check-in & intros
(11:15) Own Your Voice: Learn how to confidently bring your authentic self to any interaction
(11:45) Build Your Story: It's not what you say, it’s what they hear. Learn how to prioritize content and read a room so your message isn't lost
(12:15) Check-out & takeaways
(12:30) Event ends, stay to network or cowork as long as you want

We will incorporate a variety of tools & techniques, including:

• Partner breakouts, and group sharing for practice
• Skills such as timing, body language, volume, and articulating
• Building confidence and managing nerves, “fake it ‘till you make it”
• Exercise on how you want to be perceived by your audience

If you struggle with speaking in public — or are looking to be more confident, impactful and concise when you speak — then this workshop is for you! And if the thought of speaking in front of a group scares you, don’t worry, you're in a safe space and most certainly not alone :-)

About Colleen Sullivan Grant
In her most recent role at Facebook, Colleen led the Global Partnerships Team across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), which worked with a roster of clients that included P&G, Nestle, Unilever, and Reckitt Benckiser. Never one to shy away from a large crowd, Colleen spent much of her time speaking at conferences and company events about the benefits of digital advertising. Colleen left Facebook in 2016 and now resides with her husband and two boys in Sitges, where she continues to put her passion for public speaking to good use by helping her clients become better presenters.

Please note
In addition to our workshop & networking, the price includes a healthy buffet-style “breakfast bowl” + fresh juice + coffee/tea. The 1-hour Yin Yoga class with Lisa Hood is optional, discounted for FERN members (+ €10).

To book your spot, mark yourself here as "Going" and send Nathalie a WhatsApp message to 657753303, letting her know you would like to confirm for March 8th + with or without yoga + your name.

Space is limited, so act quickly! If you need to cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" to allow someone else to join. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you on International Women’s Day 2023!

All the best,
Marisa, Nathalie & Colleen