Stand and Speak!

According to 🦇 Batman, these are the top 5 reasons people don’t develop speaking skills: (Not really but it got your attention, right? You’ve just learned the first secret of effective public speaking).

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Top 5 reasons people don’t develop speaking skills

  • 1 | My speaking abilities aren’t good enough

    Everyone has a speaking superpower – and we’ll help you discover yours! We’re not talking Batman-like superpowers (although by all means, you do you). We’ve taken people from terrified to terrific in under 3 days.

  • 2 | I don’t give many speeches, so it’s unnecessary

    “All speaking is public speaking, whether it’s to one or one thousand” (Roger Love, Vocal Coach). Unless you’re living under a rock (or in the Bat Cave), you will be speaking to someone, sometime, somewhere. If you are living in the Bat Cave, we’ll help you feel good about leaving it.

  • 3 | I’m not in sales

    The fact is, we’re all in sales. Want to get your leader’s approval for more budget? You need to persuade her. Want to convince your interviewers you’re the right candidate for the job? You need to demonstrate it. Want to convince Robin it’s time to leave the Bat Cave? You need to build a compelling case that no one will laugh at his costume.

  • 4 | It’s not a good time

    It’s never a ‘good’ time when the Bat Signal summons you – but you still need to be ready when duty calls. After all, Bruce Wayne spent years training himself both physically and mentally to prepare for his crime fighting duties. We promise it won’t take nearly that long to claim your rightful place as a speaking superhero (see Reason #1!).

  • 5 | I know my products and clients so I’m good

    The best products or services in the world won’t sell if you can’t truly connect with your clients. Just ask Batman. He must connect effectively with both superheroes and evil criminals, always trying to achieve agreement without violence. We’ve never once had a speaking class break out into a brawl, but we have shown hundreds of people how to influence, persuade, and inspire.

Facilitator

MCE Facilitator Shona Welsh

Shona has been helping organizations develop leaders and enhance their communications for three decades. An award-winning speaker, writer, and instructional designer, Shona is the author of six books on training, mentoring, communications, and engagement.

A Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO), and Certified Executive Presence Facilitator (CEXPi), Shona’s work around the globe with corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors have given her in-depth insight into the challenges facing modern leaders.

With Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE) Shona excels in facilitating leadership programs resulting in amazing client feedback. Her warmth, coupled with the stories she tells, engages and encourages all participants.

Event Details

📅 June 20, 2025

🕘 9am to 4pm

📬 Workwell Spaces | 901 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3N8

☕ Specialty Teas & Coffee available. Morning snacks.

🎫 Limted to 20 tickets. Free parking on site.

📕 Includes a 'super' workbook!


Pricing

June 20, 2025 | 9am - 4pm | Workwell Spaces | 901 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3N8