Most of us don't mind talking about our business. It's the standing up and doing it in front of other people that's the problem.
If pitching, presenting or even introducing yourself at a networking event makes you want to hide behind the tea urn, this workshop is for you. It's supportive, practical and you won’t get put on the spot. Instead, you’ll build up gently, in a room full of folk feeling exactly the same way.
What we'll cover:
- Why public speaking makes us anxious, and how to work with the nerves rather than against them
- Breathing, posture and grounding techniques you can use before any conversation that matters
- A simple story structure: Hook, Story, Message, Invitation
- How to explain what you do clearly, without the jargon or the apology
- What a pitch is (and what it isn't)
- Adapting your message for customers, funders and collaborators
- Plenty of low-pressure practice, with feedback that's kind and useful
Who it's for: Shetland business owners and managers at any stage, including absolute beginners. If you've never spoken in public and would rather not start, you're exactly who this is built for.
What you'll take away: a short pitch you can take away and use, a set of techniques for steadying your nerves, and the experience of having spoken in front of a room and lived to tell the tale.
This is an in-person workshop for Shetland based businesses.