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Mar 13, 20241 min read
Speakers Clinic
We want to express our sincere gratitude to Carly Richmond for hosting our recent Aspiring Speaker Clinic! The event was a fantastic...

Feb 27, 20241 min read
The Dreamcatcher: Catching Your Tech Conference Speaking Nightmares.
Carly Richmond recently joined us for her workshop, The Dreamcatcher: Catching Your Tech Conference Speaking Nightmares. Carly used her...

Sep 21, 20233 min read
Navigating Your First Speaking Event in Tech: Insights from Aspiring Women Speakers
By Abbi Leverton "Hi I’m Abbi, I work with RecWorks on the Aspiring Women Speakers group." Have you been invited to give your first...

Aug 9, 20234 min read
Striking the Right Balance: Sharing Knowledge without Self-Promotion
By Abbi Leverton "Hi I’m Abbi, I work with RecWorks on the Aspiring Women Speakers group." The role of self-promotion in speaking...

Aug 7, 20232 min read
The Power of Mentorship in Speaker Development
By Abbi Leverton "Hi I’m Abbi, I work with RecWorks on the Aspiring Women Speakers group." In the exhilarating world of public speaking,...

Jul 26, 20232 min read
Mastering the Art of Research for Powerful Presentations
By Abbi Leverton "Hi I’m Abbi, I work with RecWorks on the Aspiring Women Speakers group." Aspiring Women Speakers (AWS) have engaged in...

Jul 20, 20234 min read
Strategies for Successful Speaker Marketing and Relationship Building
By Abbi Leverton "Hi I’m Abbi, I work with RecWorks on the Aspiring Women Speakers group." The Aspiring Women Speakers (AWS) community...

Jul 18, 20232 min read
Unleashing the Power of Hands-On Workshops
The Aspiring Women Speakers (AWS) community recently explored the concept of transforming talks into engaging hands-on workshops. Members...

Jul 12, 20232 min read
Creating Engaging and Inclusive Presentations: Insights from Aspiring Women Speakers
Creating interactive and inclusive presentations is crucial for engaging with audiences effectively. In the Aspiring Women Speakers...

Jul 7, 20232 min read
Selecting Speaking Topics
In the dynamic world of aspiring women speakers, the art of choosing compelling and relevant topics is paramount. In this blog post, we...

Jun 2, 20233 min read
Mastering Speaking Engagements: Preparing, Nerves, and Maintaining Focus
Speaking engagements can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, from preparing engaging content to managing pre-event jitters, and ensuring...

May 24, 20232 min read
Couch to Conference: Member Insights with Jen Bower and Angela Channer
The Art of Storytelling: Captivating Your Audience in Presentations In this edition of the Aspiring Women Speakers Member Insights we...

May 22, 20234 min read
Couch to Conference: Member Interview with Maddie Clingan
In this Q&A feature, we have the pleasure of speaking with Maddie Clingan who currently works as an Agile Coach in the field of cloud...

May 16, 20232 min read
Couch to Conference: Member Interview with Bisi Josh-Falade
In this Q&A, Bisi Josh-Falade, a recent participant in the Couch to Conference program, shares her experiences with the program and how...

May 15, 20233 min read
Couch to Conference: Member Interview with Jen Bower
Jen Bower was one of the recent graduates of the Couch to Conference programme, a course run by the Aspiring Women Speakers and powered...


Oct 5, 20222 min read
Speaking at events: From getting started to giving keynotes (Event from the vault May 2020)
Speaking at events: From getting started to giving keynotes (Event from the vault May 2020)


Oct 5, 20221 min read
Q+A Event with Nicki Watt - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault May 2020)
Q+A Event with Nicki Watt - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault May 2020)


Oct 5, 20221 min read
Q+A Event with Sheetal Thaker - RW AWS Virtual Event (Event from the vault June 2020)
Q+A Event with Sheetal Thaker - RW AWS Virtual Event (Event from the vault June 2020)


Oct 5, 20221 min read
Q+A Event with Trisha Gee - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault Jul 2020)
Q+A Event with Trisha Gee - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault Jul 2020)


Oct 5, 20221 min read
Q+A Event with Denise Yu - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault July 2020)
Q+A Event with Denise Yu - RW Aspiring Women Speakers Virtual Event (Event from the vault July 2020)
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