About this Event
Off The Cuff: Public Speaking Workshop for Business Leaders
Immerse yourself in an evening of interactive and engaging networking and learning aimed at sharpening your public speaking skills.
Is it a networking event? Is it a workshop? We think it's both!
Say goodbye to boring, bland "Hi what do you do?" style events and say hello to real connections, and a room full of people who are dedicated to their own personal growth.
Off The Cuff is for business leaders who want to sound credible, natural and compelling in meetings, conversations, pitches and presentations... and who understand that in an AI world, it's more important than ever to find your authentic voice!
We don't think you'll have ever been to a networking event like this before...
Hosted by Satya Morarji and Sarah Davies, award-winning speakers and current TEDxWigan coaches, this session blends guided networking, on-the-spot speaking practice, and live coaching so you build skills and relationships in the same room.
OTC is structured enough to feel professional, playful enough to keep you engaged, and practical enough to make an immediate difference.
What to expect
- Guided networking with substance: Smart prompts and formats that reveal real people, not rehearsed elevator pitches.
- Short, supported speaking rounds: Practise thinking on your feet and sounding credible under pressure.
- Actionable coaching: Precise, practical feedback and tips from Satya and Sarah to help you sound authentic, credible and memorable.
- A safe, energising environment: Respectful, upbeat and inclusive... We're serious about growth and never stuffy!
Youβll leave with
- Greater confidence in uncertain moments (one-to-one and one-to-many).
- A sharper toolkit for shaping ideas quickly and landing them well.
- Connections that feel authentic, not transactional.
- A steadier sense of presence. Calm, clear, compelling.
Who itβs for
Leaders, founders and ambitious professionals who are done with bland networking and ready to learn, practise and connect with real intent.
Agenda
π: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Open Networking
Info: Grab a drink, mingle, or settle in. Start connecting in a relaxed, professional environment.
π: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Workshop part 1 - Speak Off The Cuff
Info: Discover why thinking on your feet matters for leaders.
Quick warm-up exercises to get out of your head and into the moment.
Learn the essentials of speechcraft: hooks, structure, and strong closings.
Practice creating multiple openings and endings β all with hands-on guidance.
π: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Break
Info: Take a breather, chat with new friends and take the opportunity to get yourself a drink - you've deserved it after all that talking!
π: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Workshop part 2: Deliver and Evaluate
Info: Learn how to land your main point effectively.
Explore feedback and evaluation techniques to boost self-awareness and growth.
Put your skills to the test: deliver a 1β2 minute Off The Cuff speech in a supportive environment.
π: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Open Networking
Info: Decompress and have a final drink as you share your thoughts and learnings with new friends by reflecting on your experiences.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Baby Clubhouse (What3Words ///plots.ahead.picked), Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 16.96











