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Present Yourself 8-week Program

When April 17, 19 at 9:00 am

Speak up and have your ideas heard! In this 8-week program, you’ll learn how to craft compelling presentations and speak (up) with confidence. Work alongside a supportive cohort while learning on your own time.

 

Present Yourself Alumni Lightning Talks event!

When April 10 at 5:00 pm

Join us for an inspiring evening of empowerment and community as Women Talk Design, in partnership with Tech Ladies, proudly presents the “Present Yourself Alumni Lightning Talks Event.” This special occasion is dedicated to showcasing the remarkable talent of alumni from Women Talk Design’s esteemed 8-week Present Yourself program.

 

Present Yourself Information Session

When April 3 at 9:00 am

Do you have questions about our 8-week public speaking program? Join us for a free information session to ask your questions and learn more about the program!

 

Present Yourself (Virtual) Book Launch!

When March 13 at 12:00 pm

Join us for an online celebration of the Present Yourself book. You’ll hear from the book’s authors and contributors and have a chance to meet others in the community. Plus, we’ll have some fun giveaways.

Women Talk Design Lightening talks

 

Lightning Talks @ SXSW

When March 11 at 4:00 pm

We’re bringing WTD Lightning Talks to SXSW! Listen, learn, offer feedback, and leave inspired! Hear 3 speakers share their perspectives on how designers can think about their craft, user behavior, and public spaces in a new light. We hope you’ll leave inspired to adopt a new process or mindset in your work – and perhaps leave inspired to start sharing your ideas publicly too!

 

Present Yourself Information Session

When March 6 at 9:00 am

Do you have questions about our 8-week public speaking program? Join us for a free information session to ask your questions and learn more about the program!

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Chicago Camps Tent Talks with CEO Danielle Barnes

When February 26 at 3:00 pm

Join Danielle for a session on “Empowering Voices: Crafting and Sharing Your Story with Impact”. We’ll talk about storytelling, the forthcoming Present Yourself book, and lessons learned in our self-publishing journey.

Developing Women Talent: New HIres to Leaders

 

Hire Women Week: Developing Women Talent

When January 25 at 12:00 pm

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Danielle Barnes, the CEO of Women Talk Design, who will share her invaluable experiences in training women in presentation skills. Led by Ashton Boone, HR consultant and Learning & Development expert, this session aims to provide managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to grow women in their careers.

Present Yourself Workshop participants

 

Present Yourself 8-week Program

When January 17 at 5:00 pm

Speak up and have your ideas heard! In this 8-week program, you’ll learn how to craft compelling presentations and speak (up) with confidence. Work alongside a supportive cohort while learning on your own time.

 

Present Yourself Information Session

When January 10 at 5:00 pm

Do you have questions about our 8-week public speaking program? Join us for a free information session to ask your questions and learn more about the program!

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Present Yourself Information Session

When December 6 at 5:00 pm

Do you have questions about our 8-week public speaking program? Join us for a free information session to ask your questions and learn more about the program!

 

Design Your Talk Topic Workshop

When December 5 at 4:30 pm

Join us for a workshop to learn how to get started designing your talk topic! Learn a process you can use whenever you want to generate talk ideas, brainstorm potential talk topics, and receive feedback from your peers.

 

Public Speaking for Introverts

When October 26 at 9:00 am

Join us for this workshop, where you’ll gain valuable tools and strategies to effectively communicate your ideas in a noisy world.

 

Women Talk Design & Ladies that UX Boston Lightning Talks

When October 25 at 4:00 pm

Women Talk Design & Ladies that UX Boston invite you to join us for an evening of talks by new and developing speakers!

 

Create A Bio That Attracts

When September 28 at 9:00 am

Join us and discover how to create a profile and bio that truly represents your identity and highlights your distinctive qualities.

 

Writing a Conference Proposal Workshop

When September 21 at 9:00 am

Join us to learn how to write a clear and concise proposal so you can show organizers that your talk is the perfect match for their event!

 

Present Yourself 8-week Program

When September 20 at 9:00 am

Speak up and have your ideas heard! In this 8-week program, you’ll learn how to craft compelling presentations and speak (up) with confidence. Work alongside a supportive cohort while learning on your own time.

Q&A with Abbiola Ballah: Crafting an Inclusive & Equitable Talk

 

Q&A with Abbiola Ballah: Crafting an Inclusive & Equitable Talk

When September 12 at 4:00 pm

Join us for a new Q&A w/ DEI consultant Abbiola Ballah on how to maximize the impact of your talks by designing them for a diverse audience.

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