Session Review: Finding Our Voice Wednesday 22nd October

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Our latest meeting at The Wimbledon Speakers Club took place on a Wednesday evening — a slight change from our usual Monday slot — and it turned out to be one of our most energising sessions yet!

 

Led by Paul, the focus of the evening was on the voice — exploring how Power, Pace, Pause, and Pitch can transform even the simplest sentence into something engaging, expressive, and memorable.

 

We were delighted to welcome two first-timers, David and Shazia, who joined our warm and supportive group for their very first taste of public speaking in Wimbledon.

 

After brief introductions, we began our first exercise: taking a one-line statement and experimenting with where to pause. If a speaker didn’t quite hit the right rhythm or emphasis, they simply went again — with instant, constructive feedback from the group that helped everyone improve in real time.

 

Next, we moved on to a paragraph-reading challenge, starting deliberately boring and then ramping up the energy and emotion to make it come alive. It was a great way to understand the power of tone and vocal variety — and to have a few laughs along the way!

 

After a short break, we put everything into practice with a two-minute unscripted speech, weaving in the word of the day: “exhilaration.” (Although one of us may have gone slightly over the time limit — 4½ minutes, to be precise! 😅)

 

Throughout the evening, Iain gave thoughtful and encouraging feedback, while Liv, our Grammarian, highlighted clever turns of phrase and creative word choices. We ended the night buzzing with ideas — and plenty of that promised exhilaration!

 

🎃 Next Session: Monday 3rd November – Halloween Special on 

Gestures!

 

Our next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd November at Wimbledon Library, and it’s going to be a Halloween special all about Gestures! Expect a lively and interactive evening exploring how movement, expression, and body language can elevate your delivery.

 

If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident speaking in public — whether for work, social occasions, or personal growth — this is the perfect place to start.

 

💸 Free for first-timers | £9 for returning guests

 

🌟 Why The Wimbledon Speakers Club?

 

  • Friendly, supportive atmosphere (we promise, no boos — even at Halloween! 👻)
  • Learn public speaking and presentation skills through fun, practical exercises
  • Receive instant, constructive feedback
  • Meet like-minded locals from Wimbledon, Merton, and Wandsworth
  • Great for professionals, students, and anyone wanting to build confidence

 

Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation or simply want to speak with more confidence, The Wimbledon Speakers Club is a welcoming place to grow your skills — one speech, pause, and pitch at a time. 🎤