They said

To what extent were the course objectives achieved?

“Completely”

“I think the course gave me a good set of fundamentals and assurances that will help me reduce the stress of public speaking”

“Fully achieved”

“I do feel more confident about speaking publicly and will practice what I have learned today”

Please comment on your trainer Philippa Hammond’s knowledge, expertise, delivery style, etc

“Pleasant and informative”

“Very good, clearly experienced and walks her talk”

“Very knowledgeable, created a relaxed and safe environment”

“Philippa was very knowledgeable on the subject and her delivery style was relateable and engaging”

“Very valuable tips”

“Excellent – really encouraging and welcoming, made me feel relaxed”

“Easy to digest all the information presented in a very engaging way”

“Really knowledgeable and engaging – Philippa demonstrated her knowledge and skill in her very delivery of the course”

“Engaging likeable relaxed style good personal stories”

“Excellent – really friendly, clear and practical”

What was the most useful part of the workshop for you?

“Learning new skills – planning ahead, tongue twisters and warm up exercises”

“Breathing warmup and stance exercise”

“Tips on how to deal with nerves”

“The practical side, being in the same boat as others”

“Having the chance to present in a safe environment”

“Having to get up there and do it and get feedback and get others to do the same”

“The chance to show improvement”

“The gradual easing of presenting from groups to smaller groups to lone speaking was smart”

“Getting feedback on my presentations”

How will you use your new knowledge, skills and mindsets in future?

“When presenting at work”

“When networking as a freelance artist or teaching art history or practicals”

“Try to do more public speaking and attempt to be more confident and relaxed about it”

“I will use my new skills / knowledge in the welcome talks to new members and in the Friday feedback presentations”

“Hope to put on training sessions imparting what I know to others so have lots of info on how to make it engaging”

“I will replace the dread of having to do public speaking with seeing it as an opportunity to improve”

“Prepare and warm up more”

“Have more belief in myself”

“It will inform the training I deliver and also help me when presenting and promoting my project work”

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