Public Speaking Session

We know it can feel intimidating coming along to a new group for the first time, so here's what you can expect at our meetings.

Each meeting is led by two facilitators who guide the session. We're volunteers, and we all started out as members of the group ourselves.

Every session starts the same way. We begin by going over some simple ground rules. Then there's a brief check-in where everyone has the option to share how their week has been, how their anxiety has been, or anything else that's on their mind.

After that, we split into pairs and spend a bit of time chatting one-to-one. It's a great chance to get to know another member of the group and practise speaking in a smaller, more comfortable setting.

Then we move to the sessions topic. This event is a Public Speaking Session. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself by standing up in front of the group and speaking for a few minutes on any topic. Alternatively, we provide books that you can read from. Speaking is entirely volunterily. There is absolutely no pressure to speak if you'd prefer not to. You're welcome to come along and just be part of the audience.

To finish, we have a goal-setting round. This is a chance to think about what you'd like to work towards and share it if you want to. We then have a final check-in, where you can reflect on the session and how you're feeling.