COURSESTHE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BECOME A MORE EMPOWERED and Confident SPEAKER?
Join our founder Desirée Pais for a new course to master the art of storytelling, learn to speak with confidence and feel empowered to share your unique voice with the world.
“The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to discover those jewels––that's creative living.” - Elizabeth Gilbert
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Join Desirée, founder of BENSHEN.co, for a weekly workshop! See full schedule below. Replay content available for those who cannot join live. However, since this is a dynamic and interactive course, we encourage you to join live as much as possible!
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Our BENSHEN offerings are designed as an ongoing space to learn while also connecting with other community members around the world!
The course will have one large community chat on Telegram so you can connect with each other, empower one another, share ideas, and more!
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Can't make it to the weekly call live? All sessions will be available for replay!
SCHEDULE
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Objective: Understand the basics of effective communication and the importance of effective communication
Understanding the power of storytelling in communication.
Creative writing exercise: Tapping into personal stories.
Speaking exercise: Introductions with a personal story
SUNDAY AUGUST 17th
11-2pm
In person + virtual
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Objective: Learn how to craft and deliver compelling stories to your unique audience
Understanding your audience and how to connect with them
Personal vs. universal stories
Selecting and refining a core message
Writing Exercise: Write a “turning point” story (a defining moment in your life or career)
THURSDAY AUGUST 21st
6-7pm EST
Virtual
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Objective: Learn the structure of a speech to organize ideas into a clear, impactful message.
Different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, entertaining)
The structure of a great story (beginning, middle, and end)
The power of strong openings, closings, and seamless transitions
Writing + Speaking exercise: Creating and outlining a 3-5 minute speech
THURSDAY AUGUST 28th
6-7pm
Virtual
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Objective: Understanding delivery methods, vocal variety, gestures, and stage presence.
Using gestures, movement and how they can elevate your speech
Tone, pitch, and pacing for impact and transitions
Techniques for handling nerves
Speaking exercise: share a 1 minute story focusing on body language and delivery.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th
11-2pm
In person + virtual
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Objective: Guest teacher and renowned astrologist Rose Theodora will help you understand Mercury in your chart, which rules communication, and how it can help you connect, influence, and inspire others.
Unpacking Mercury in your chart and how it differentiates you as a speaker
How to work with Mercury when speaking and using it to your advantage
Key elements of influence
DATE TBD
TBD
Virtual
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Objective: Presenting a 3 minute speech
Participants deliver a 3-minute speech on a topic of their choice.
Group feedback and reflections
Celebration of completion!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14th
11-2pm
In person + virtual
Pricing
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FAQs
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The course is from March 9th until April 6th. You will have access to the content until June 1st, 2025!
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You will have access to replay content for all of our calls. After every session, the replay will be posted to your portal so you can watch it at your own leisure.
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Our Benshen offerings and accountability groups are ongoing space to learn while also connecting with other community members around the world!
The course will have one large Telegram community chat so you can connect with each other, empower one another, share ideas, and more!