Speaker Training Program
Speaker Training Program
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Introductory Session
Introductory Session
~1 hour
Plan
Plan
Introductions
Overview of the training schedule
Expectation (both sides)
Overall training load (expected/required) based on previous experiences
Questions period
Additional: Brainstorming for talk’s topic/structure if needed
Date
Date
Week of February 24th
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
Zoom
Training Session 1
Training Session 1
~1-2 hours
Refreshments provided
Plan
Plan
3 min talk (you can read)
Feedback in-person and through google docs [LINK]
Refreshments provided
Date
Date
Week of March 24
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
TBD
Check-In
Check-In
~15-30 mins
Plan
Plan
One-on-one with a committee member
Check-in to discuss progress, questions, concerns, etc.
Date
Date
Week of April 21
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
Zoom
Training Session 2
Training Session 2
~1-2 hours
Refreshments provided
Plan
Plan
7 to 10 min talk (possibility to still read)
Overall, talk should be structured
Feedback in-person and through google docs [LINK]
Tips on “Public Speaking” skills (Talk with pauses and emphases, walk and mimic, and look at the audience)
Prep the title of the Talk
Date
Date
Week of May 26
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
TBD
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
~1-2 hours
Refreshments provided
Plan
Plan
10 min talk
Talk should be ready and almost memorized
Feedback in-person and through google docs [LINK]
Feedback on “Public Speaking” skills
Draft your slide(s) (if using)
Not required and should only be a few
Minimize text, use mainly images and videos
Send advertisement info
Upload image here: [LINK]
Paste bio here: [LINK]
Date
Date
Week of June 17
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
TBD
Final Rehearsal
Final Rehearsal
If needed!
~1-2 hours
Refreshments provided
Plan
Plan
10 min talk
Talk should be known by heart
Final feedback and minor improvements on delivery
Grasp “Public Speaking” skills
Finalize your slide(s) (if using)
Upload here []LINK
Date
Date
Week of July 15
Fill availability here: [LINK]
Location
Location
TBD
Event Day
Event Day
Date
Date
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Location
Location
BAnQ (see below)
Plan
Plan
- Schedule of day (to be updated):
Arrive by 10am
Dry run / check slides and mic
Event begins at 11am
Enjoy your TALK 😀
Reception begins at 12pm
Refreshment & Questions from audience
- What to wear:
Business casual
Simple neutral colours
Limit patterns (unfortunately they don't videograph well)
Long hair will need to be tied back at least on one side for mics
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Important Locations
Important Locations
CHUM
CHUM
*Instructions to find auditorium*
The Neuro
The Neuro
Jeanne Timmins Auditorium:
Enter main lobby, turn left and go down the hallway towards the end. Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left. Take this hallway to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer. On your right will be the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors
de Grandpré Communications Centre:
Enter main lobby, turn left and go to the end of the hallway. Turn right and pass the first set of elevators on your right.
Go to the second set of elevators that are near the Neurosurgery offices on your right. Go down to 2B. When exiting the elevators go right then right again past the reception desk.
Go through a set of doors and go down the hall through the second set of doors. Go down the hall and pass through the third set of doors. You are now entering the Brain Tumour Research Centre.
There are a set of elevators on your right near the third set of doors. Take the elevators down to 3B which is the bottom floor. The de Grandpré Communications Centre is on the right side of the elevators when you exit.
BAnQ
BAnQ
Auditorium:
Through the main entrance at Berri/de Maisonneuve, walk straight to the end of the hall near Cafe Le Parva. Auditorium is on the left.
Through the revolving doors on Berri, Cafe Le Parva will be straight in front of you and the Auditorium will be on your right.
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