Public Speaking Workshop: with Desmond John

A practical, no-cringe workshop to help you speak with confidence, whether it's a pitch, a meeting or a room full of strangers.

Ever had something to say and kept it to yourself because speaking up felt like too much?

This is a hands-on workshop for founders, operators and anyone who wants to communicate with more clarity and confidence. No stage fright lectures, no jargon. Just a simple framework you can use straight away.

What we'll cover🧠 Confidence: why it's a decision, not a feeling✍️ Content: how to shape what you say using Problem, Insight, Action🎙️ Delivery: slowing down and using pauses on purpose

What you'll doYou won't just sit and listen. You'll jump into live practice rounds in pairs, give a 60-second talk and get friendly feedback from a partner. Everyone's in the same boat, so it's a safe place to try things out. We'll finish with a bit of time to mingle with the CDH community.

Who it's forFounders, freelancers, team leads, students and anyone with a pitch, presentation or opinion they'd like to get across with more ease.

Your hostDes runs Vibe Guide Ventures and has spent about 10 years guiding tours, hosting startup events and managing speakers at conferences. He's helped plenty of people find their voice, and he's pretty good at making it fun.

📍 Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne, 3121🗓️ Thursday 5 November, 3pm to 5pm🎟️ Early bird $20, general $25

Spots are limited, so grab yours early!