LEADING OUT LOUD

A FREE online course offered in partnership with the Women’s Fund of Western Mass. 
​Starts August 20! Register here.

 Whether you are a terrified or reluctant speaker, or just looking to up your speaking game, this online workshop is for you. 
​Become a more comfortable, confident, and compelling speaker in just a few short weeks. 

Here's what you'll do:

In Leading Out Loud, participants will create and deliver a short (2 minute) persuasive talk over six weeks.  Your talk will persuade us to take some action: political, personal, professional.
As you create that speech, you'll get resources, support, and tips to help you with every aspect of your project.  

Here's what you get: 

  • Weekly easy-to-read lessons and a companion instructor video on the topic of the week​​
  • Weekly worksheets and interactive tools with the lesson so that you can plan your talk and reflect on your experience. (You are invited to submit your worksheets to instructor.)
  •  Access to video resources so you can see watch a diverse group of persuasive women speakers
  • Connections with an online community to share reflections, progress, and feedback
  • Interactive online webinars where participants can get encouragement and support. 
  • The opportunity to deliver your speech live to the online group or submit a video
 Participants who submit all worksheets will receive
  •        Certificate of completion
  •        Individual detailed speech evaluation by the instructor
 
 
 
 
Schedule
August 20 -- September 28
8-20  You will receive Lesson #1* (video, lesson, and worksheet)
8/27  You will receive Lesson #2* sent (video, lesson, and worksheet)
9/3   You will receive Lesson #3 * sent (video, lesson, and worksheet)
9/13   You will receive Lesson #4 **Live interactive webinar on 9/13  7 pm (You’ll have access to recording of webinar if you attend live session)
9/20  Lesson #5 ** Live interactive webinar on 9/20  7 pm (You’ll have access to recording of webinar if you attend live session)
Week of 9/24   Share video of your speech week! Interactive web sessions Schedule TBD. Participants are encouraged to submit video of speech to instructor and all students in the class.
*These lessons are not “live,” so you can read the material, watch the video, and fill out and submit the worksheets and anytime during the session.