John McGhee presented the National Award to The Downs School Speaker's Club Founder on behalf of Head Teacher Chris Prosser and the Youth Speaks entrants, Eirlys, Freya and Alannah.   This month The Downs School achieved a first in the United Kingdom in recognition of its dedication to the development of young people. John McGhee, Education Officer of The Swindon Speakers’ Club symbolically presented a National Award, The Brian Driscoll Trophy, to The Downs School Speakers’ Continue Reading

Jenny* has worked with The Gatehouse, Oxford for some years. As her role grew, so did her need to be able to speak to groups and front of a camera. Jenny really struggled with this, "e.g. I just wanted to run away and in fact I did once!" After completing a 12 week course with Fiona, Jenny has the confidence to speak to That's Oxford TV with clarity and conviction about the work she believes in so strongly. Continue Reading

https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen?language=en Continue Reading