Public Speaking and Pitching

Schedule

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Professional Faculties | Calgary, AB

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Boost your confidence in public speaking and refine your presentation skills for any audience.
About this Event

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in your community and beyond?Whether you're a student, researcher, faculty member, venture founder, non-profit leader, or community member, the Social Impact Starter Series is your gateway to turning ideas into action.


Session 3: Public Speaking and Pitching

đź“… November 4, 2025

🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 PF4220A, 4th Floor, Professional Faculties

🖥️ Hybrid Format – Attend in person or online via Zoom

🎤 Speaker: Sue Crawford | MN RN BN BSc

Manager, Health Systems Transformation Initiative, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary

Boost your confidence in public speaking and sharpen your presentation skills for any audience—from formal pitches to casual conversations. This interactive workshop will help you prepare for final presentations, elevator pitches, personal branding moments, and professional engagements.

You'll leave with practical techniques to communicate your ideas clearly, connect with your audience, and make a lasting impression.

This five-part workshop series is designed to help you build essential skills for driving social change. From storytelling and public speaking to building authentic connections, each session offers hands-on tools and peer learning to empower aspiring change-makers.

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but you're welcome to join individual sessions based on your interests.


Who should attend?

Anyone curious about social impact, including those interested in social justice, sustainability, community engagement, Truth & Reconciliation, and building an equitable society.

🍿 Snacks and drinks will be provided for in-person attendees!

🔗 Joining online?Please select the “Add-On” ticket when registering, and we’ll share the Zoom link with you closer to the event date.

The Social Impact Starter Series is co-hosted by UCalgary's Social Innovation Initiative, Faculty of Nursing's Health Systems Transformation Initiative (HIVE), and Innovate Calgary's Social Innovation Hub.

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Where is it happening?

Professional Faculties, 2800 University Way Northwest, Calgary, Canada

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