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SUNDAY TYSONS SPEAKER SERIES: PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING & ROUNDTABLE

Sun, Oct 4 · 7:30 PM Earls Kitchen + Bar · Tysons

TYSONS SPEAKER SERIES: PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING & ROUNDTABLE 🎤 TYSONS SPEAKER SERIES: PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING & ROUNDTABLE Learn to Speak • Practice on the Mic • Build Confidence • Get Feedback • Network Learn how to speak with confidence, communicate your ideas, and command the room. Join entrepreneurs, professionals, aspiring speakers, business leaders, creators, coaches, and anyone who wants to become a stronger communicator for an interactive Sunday night Public Speaking Training Session, Speaker Series & Roundtable at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Tysons Corner. This isn't just an event where you sit and listen to speakers. This is an opportunity to learn how to speak, practice in front of a live group, get on the microphone, receive feedback, tell your story, improve your presentation skills, and meet other ambitious professionals. Whether you're preparing for presentations at work, pitching a startup, building a personal brand, becoming a professional speaker, creating content, improving your leadership skills, preparing for interviews, or simply trying to become more confident speaking in front of people, this event gives you a place to learn, practice, and improve. Connect with professionals from across Tysons, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and the greater DMV area. 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Sunday Night 🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Earls Kitchen + Bar — Tysons Corner 🌆 Tysons, Virginia We recommend arriving around 7:30 PM to check in, grab a drink, introduce yourself, and meet the other attendees. The evening combines public speaking training, communication exercises, live speaking opportunities, storytelling, personal branding, professional development, feedback, and networking. 🎤 HOW THE SPEAKER SERIES WORKS The evening is designed to be interactive. We'll begin with networking and a public-speaking roundtable where attendees can discuss speaking techniques, confidence, storytelling, presentations, stage presence, and communication. We'll then transition into live speaking opportunities where registered speakers can get on the microphone and practice in front of the group. Depending on your ticket, you can simply attend the training, deliver a short talk, become a Featured Speaker, create content for your speaker reel, or participate in our premium Speaker Spotlight experience. The goal is simple: LEARN • PRACTICE • SPEAK • IMPROVE 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Throughout the experience, attendees can learn and practice: • Speaking confidently in front of other people • Structuring a clear and engaging talk • Introducing yourself professionally • Storytelling and communicating ideas • Improving stage presence • Controlling nervousness and speaking anxiety • Using your voice and body language effectively • Delivering business presentations • Communicating your expertise • Building a personal brand through speaking • Giving short presentations without overthinking • Connecting with an audience • Networking and communicating more confidently You don't need previous speaking experience. Beginners are welcome. Experienced speakers are welcome. 👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Aspiring public speakers • Entrepreneurs & founders • Business professionals • Executives & managers • Coaches & consultants • Content creators • Sales professionals • Startup founders • Community leaders • Podcasters • Professionals building a personal brand • People preparing for presentations • People preparing for interviews • Anyone who wants to communicate more confidently Whether you're preparing for a keynote, business presentation, startup pitch, sales presentation, podcast appearance, interview, or simply want to become more comfortable speaking in front of people, come ready to learn, practice, and connect. 🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS 🎓 PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING PASS — $15 Learn. Watch. Participate. Build your confidence. Designed for attendees who want to learn public-speaking techniques and participate in the training and roundtable without committing to a scheduled speaking slot. Includes admission to the Speaker Series, the public-speaking training session, participation in the roundtable, communication exercises, live speaker presentations, practical speaking techniques, and networking with other speakers and professionals. This isn't simply an audience ticket. It's designed for people who want to start learning how to become stronger, more confident speakers. 🎤 SPEAKER PASS — $25 Learn how to speak—then get on the mic and practice. Includes everything in the Public Speaking Training Pass plus an opportunity for a 1–3 minute speaking slot in front of the group. Introduce yourself, tell your story, discuss your business, share an idea, practice a presentation, teach something, or speak about a topic you're passionate about. You'll receive actual microphone experience, practice speaking in front of an audience, and an opportunity to test a speech, story, presentation, or idea. This is designed for anyone who wants to move from learni…

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