Our Purpose
The primary goal of this society is to improve the members' competence in speaking in public.
Communication is the foundation of our society and a part of daily life. How we present ourselves and how well we can get our points across influences how we are perceived by those around us, and their responses to us.
We are a very employability focused society, with the skills learned here being applicable in almost every area of work. From the actor that captivates their audience, the politician that persuades others convincingly, the teacher that invokes curiosity in a subject, to the team leader that motivates and inspires their teammates, how effective they are at getting their points across is determined by their understanding of the principles of public speaking. Getting more comfortable with speaking in public is also a great opportunity for personal development, as you will be able to build confidence in yourself, and thus the confidence others have in you.
This society offers a organised, friendly and supportive environment in which members are given a means to learn and practice public speaking skills, and to receive and give useful feedback from each other and more advanced speakers, with the aim of preparing members to be able to deal with real-world public speaking scenarios successfully.
What We Do
Our sessions are designed to be engaging, practical, and accessible to everyone, whether you love speaking in front of a crowd or feel nervous at the thought of it. No experience is needed, and there is absolutely no pressure to speak. You are just as welcome to come along, listen, and learn.
Each session explores a different aspect of public speaking through a mix of activities, including:
🎬 Speech breakdowns: Explore famous speeches, discover what makes them effective, and learn how great speakers capture attention, move audiences, and communicate powerful ideas.
🎭 Improv speaking exercises: Practise thinking on your feet, responding spontaneously, and speaking naturally without relying on a script.
🎲 Games and warm-ups: Build confidence, get to know other members, and develop your speaking skills in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
💡 Speech-making exercises: Experiment with structuring ideas, telling stories, using humour, engaging an audience, and making your words more persuasive and memorable.
We believe public speaking is about much more than delivering a polished speech. It is about learning how to communicate ideas, connect with people, hold an audience's attention, and inspire others to think or act differently.
Whether you want to improve your confidence, prepare for presentations, develop your leadership skills, or simply try something new, our society offers a space to practise, experiment, and improve at your own pace.
Come along, get involved, and discover what makes a great speaker. We would love to have you! 🙌