About this Event
Boost Your Confidence at the Public Speaking for Anxiety Workshop!
Do you get nervous when you have to speak in front of a group, give a presentation, answer a question on the spot, or introduce yourself in a room full of people?
This workshop is designed to help you get better at public speaking the way public speaking is actually improved: by practicing it.
SpeakUpUnshaken is a beginner-friendly, interactive workshop where you’ll take part in short speaking exercises, learn simple techniques for organizing your thoughts, work on your delivery, and receive supportive feedback in a small-group environment.
This is not a two-hour lecture about public speaking. You’ll actually speak.
What you'll practice
- Speaking confidently in front of a group
- Thinking and responding on the spot
- Organizing your thoughts before you speak
- Eye contact, pacing, pauses and body language
- Delivering short, structured responses
- Managing nervousness while speaking
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback
What to expect
The workshop will include a combination of short lessons, individual speaking exercises, partner and small-group activities, impromptu speaking challenges, and feedback.
The group is intentionally kept small so participants have multiple opportunities to practice rather than spending the entire workshop watching other people speak.
You do not need to prepare a speech beforehand.
Who is this for?
This workshop is ideal for:
- College and university students
- Young professionals
- Job seekers preparing for interviews
- People who get nervous during presentations
- Anyone who wants to become more comfortable speaking in groups
- Beginners who want a supportive environment to practice
No previous public speaking experience is required.
Event details
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Venue: Albion Library
Room: Albion Meeting Room
Admission: $50
What to bring
Just bring yourself and a willingness to participate.
A notebook or phone for taking notes is optional.
About SpeakUpUnshaken
SpeakUpUnshaken is built around a simple idea: confidence in public speaking comes from practice.
Our workshops create a supportive environment where people can get speaking repetitions, experiment, make mistakes, receive feedback, and gradually become more comfortable using their voice.
You don't have to wait until you're no longer nervous to speak confidently.
Come practice. Speak up. Become unshaken.
Event venue & nearby stays
Toronto Public Library - Albion Branch, 1515 Albion Road, Toronto, Canada
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