What we’re about
Who we are
We are a dynamic and friendly public speaking club in North London affiliated to Toastmasters International. We are open to all, from the absolute beginner to the experienced speaker. Some of us are preparing to give a knockout wedding speech, others to become a more inspirational leader or nail a job interview.
What we do
When you join our club you will follow Toastmasters’ learning programme ‘Pathways’ where you have the option to pick the skills you want to focus on as part of your development. You will practice both impromptu speaking and prepared speeches covering topics such as speech organisation, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
With Northern Lights you will:
• Learn to deliver your message with presence and impact
• Build confidence and self-awareness
• Learn to give and receive constructive feedback
• Practice writing speeches and presentations
Our club mission
We believe that regular practice makes perfect. It is only by showing up, and standing up, that you will become a more present and impactful communicator. We support and challenge each other to become better speakers and achieve our goals.
Why join us?
Presentation courses can be great. But they can also be a ‘flash in the pan’ event that is never followed up and therefore not retained in your ‘muscle memory’. By showing up time after time you will become a more confident speaker and leader. You will learn new things about yourself and about your fellow speakers. You will learn to give useful and structured feedback -- an essential life skill. We are a supportive, inquisitive and ambitious group who are on a journey to learn and develop. Come and join us!
Where/when:
We meet between 7.30pm - 9.30pm every second and fourth Monday of the month at the Oak and Pastor pub, 86 Junction Road, N19 5QZ. Guests are welcome to join a meeting without obligation.
