The Advanced Art of Public Speaking

Arlington, Virginia
July 28, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Advanced Art of Public Speaking

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ABOUT | The Advanced Art of Public Speaking

If you attended The Art of Public Speaking workshop or have experience speaking in public, this workshop will double down on skill development to take your public speaking to the next level.

Warren Buffett encouraged all his leaders to “Get very comfortable with public speaking, whether you like it or not. It’s an asset that will last you 50 years, or a liability that will last you 50 years. It’s a necessary skill.” Public speaking is a skill that you should always be working on.

In this 3-hour interactive and fun workshop, Kim Hemsley will review the core principles of effective public speaking: connecting with your audience, structuring an impactful message, excellence in delivery, and growing in being authentic.

Each participant will be filmed practicing in front of the group, and be given in-depth tailored feedback. You will undergo several rounds of practice and feedback, and each receive a professional recording of your session.

Come ready to participate and have fun!

Class size is limited to 6 in order to maximize one-on-one time with Kim.

Catered dinner is included with registration.

Accessibility Notice

This training is held in a building without elevator access. Attendees must be able to climb four flights of stairs to reach the training room. Please consider this requirement when registering. For questions about the venue, please contact us before the event.

This is an in-person only workshop. It is not recorded.

Kim Hemsley

Public Speaking coach, Ewing School

Originally from the UK, Kim trained at a top London Drama School and went on to work as a professional actress for 10 years in plays and musicals. She also worked as a voiceover artist, and filmed a course she created for the camera.

Kim is a public speaking coach at the Ewing School. She works one-on-one with executives, senior leaders, policy wonks, economists, attorneys, and advocates to help them share their ideas with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. She also leads group workshops and trains on delivery, stage presence, audience connection, and messaging.

Previously, Kim led the communications training program at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. For 5 years, Kim coached leaders and scholars to deliver clear and compelling testimonies, media interviews, and presentations.

Kim specializes in presence, voice, and authenticity, dives deeply into your ‘why,’ works strategically on content and flow, and helps you connect meaningfully with your audience. Embedded in all of Kim’s work is crafted practice, feedback, and experimentation, the only way to really grow in your presentation skills!

Kim lives with her husband and three daughters in the DC area.

Event Details

For questions or for more information, contact Essie Pascoe at eostrowski@leadershipinstitute.org.

Registration

$50USD

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Location

1101 N. Highland St., Arlington, Virginia