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Here’s your rare chance to experience how fun and easy growing as a speaker can be!
On Wednesday, September 3rd, TEDx Coach Cathey Armillas and World Championship Finalist Marc Williams are opening up a free Skills Drills™ Session for you to jump in.
This Skills Drill™ is called Networking Remix. Forget awkward small talk. You will practice fun, playful drills that make connecting with people feel easy and natural.
This is your chance to step inside Speaker Skills Academy, the community where speakers grow their confidence, sharpen their skills, and have a great time doing it.
Save your spot now: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/7cJYatmjSiauLhJvZtMKJg
And if you are ready for an in-person experience, check out our Creative Lab in New York City on September 18 to 20.
- Speaker Skills Academy Creative Lab NYC 2025Friedman’s At The Edison, New York, NY$950.00
Join us for the Speaker Skills Academy's NYC Creative Lab, a dynamic three-day workshop from September 18-20, 2025.
Guided by Global Speaking Champion Marc Williams and TEDx Coach Cathey Armillas , the Creative Lab NYC 2025 brings together people from around the world who want to be better at speaking.
This weekend retreat is designed for all skill levels and focuses on mastering dynamic delivery, improving speaker skills, vocal variety, and so much more!
Day 1 Thursday Sept 18 :
Arrive to an NYC styled happy hour welcoming you to the Speaker Skills Academy Creative Lab community of speakers. We will then join as audience members of a live story slam at New York's own
Moth StorySLAM.*Day 2 Friday, Sept 19 :
Following a Brooklyn Bridge Walk and story telling challenge,
Speaker Skills Academy Coach Marc Williams and Brooklyn native will steer us to the best spots for a **NYC Pizza Crawl! We will wrap up the day as audience members at New York's own Upright Citizen's Brigade.*Day 3 Saturday Sept 20 :
Start the day with a proper NYC bagel and speaker community focused recap of the day prior. We then travel together to immerse in an outdoor workshop at Untermyer Gardens, featuring storytelling drills and personalized live coaching. We will wrap the weekend's events with a farewell dinner** full of great conversations including a creative debrief, key takeaways & action steps for your speaking journey ahead.Included in your ticket to Creative Lab NYC 2025 is A COMPLIMENTARY MONTH on Speaker Skills Academy's private network dedicated to our amazing community of speakers!
Spaces are limited!
Save your spot today by clicking here.
Need more information ?
Visit the Speaker Skills Academy website.*Tickets to all events included in your weekend registration.
**Food, beverage, lodging and transportation paid for by participants and not included in registration costs.
