Public speaking is an essential skill that can open doors in both personal and professional life. Recognizing the importance of effective communication, Hershaw Toastmasters is excited to announce the launch of a six-week public speaking course. This course is open to anyone aged 18 and over, making it accessible to a broad audience eager to improve their speaking abilities. This accelerated course, led by skilled communicators, aims to help individuals quickly conquer their fear of public speaking.

Participants have access to the Speechcraft digital materials, learn and practice public speaking skills, work with assigned advisors, and receive feedback in a supportive and positive environment..

Courses of this nature often come with a hefty price tag, ranging from hundreds to even thousands of dollars. However, the club is providing this valuable opportunity at a fraction of that cost, solely to cover the expenses of the materials.

“We are excited to help Bramptonians get the skills they need to be confident speaking in public and change their life!”, Club President 2025-2026 Dennis Bartel DTM.

Benefits of the course

• Rapid skill development. The six week course offers a focused introduction to the basics of public speaking.
• Real-world application. This course is perfect for specific speaking situations, such as preparing for a job interview, giving a work presentation, or making a toast at a wedding. It also helps with effective communication at home and in the workplace.

Topics covered in the course

• preparing to present
• introducing a speaking
• giving and receiving feedback
• organizing a speech with a topic and purpose
• speaking impromptu – ability to speak in any situation without preparation
• nonverbal communication
• vocal variety
• overcome fear techniques

Success Stories and Outcomes

Participants from a diverse range of careers and life situations have

• successfully found employment
• secured promotions
• improved presentation delivery with praise
• developed confidence in their professional and personal lives
• taken on leadership roles

Course Information

Improve Public Speaking Course

Day: Thursdays, 7 pm to 9 pm

Starts: Oct 16, 2025

Ends: Nov 20, 2025

Register: https://hershawcourse.eventbrite.ca

Cost: 17.55 for the entire six weeks

Location: Emmanuel United Church 420 Balmoral Drive, Brampton, ON L6T 1V9

Contact: [email protected]

About Hershaw Toastmasters

Hershaw Toastmasters in Brampton, established in 1990, is a part of a worldwide network of clubs in Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1924 that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills. Members have been delivering this course for over 15 years to hundreds of individuals with diverse careers and life situations.