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College of Public Speaking with the Center for Body Language, Belgium
On Saturday 5th May, the College of Public Speaking working with the Center for Body Language, Belgium will stage a one-off, exclusive event at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Holborn on the theme of body language for leaders, negotiators and sales people. Our special guests are Patryk Wezowski and his wife Kasia who are both highly trained psychologists and both appear regularly on TV in Belgium and Holland.
PATRYK WEZOWSKI – the Body Language Expert of Belgium
Patryk inspires business leaders to create new ways of increasing revenue. Companies ask him for consultancy and strategic advice on vision and mission. As a multidisciplinary catalyst, he excels in inspiring leaders to create higher ROI by innovation and change of perception. He is also known as the Body Language Expert of Belgium, the founder of the Center for Body Language and creator of the Release Coaching method. Two weeks before the Belgian elections, newspapers published his prediction of the results, based on the non-verbal communication of the politicians. His prediction proved to be 85% accurate.
As an Executive Coach, Patryk has studied what makes successful people different. He knows what motivates them, what drives them and how they create wealth for themselves and others.
Patryk and Kasia are co-creators of the Release Coaching Method and both are Founders of the Center for Body Language.
KASIA WEZOWSKI – Transformation Expert
Kasia specializes in creating business strategies and facilitating change. As the Transformation Expert and unique Business Coach with 10 years experience, accredited by the ICC, she excels in corporate mediations, conflict management and executive coaching. Kasia has completed 3 university Master degrees at the same time: Psychology, Sociology and Law. She is passionate about organizational dynamics, radical effectiveness and human behavior. She believes that successful people normally do what the others do only sometimes.
Kasia inspires business leaders to create new ways of increasing revenue, by unifying Business and Personal Transformation. She puts this in practice by Corporate Trainings, Business Coaching and Mediation. She worked for big companies such as Generali, Compensa, IBM, and at the same time she gives personal development workshops.
Corporate Challenge Results 2011
The College of Public Speaking Corporate Challenge 2011 was a major success on October 24th at the English-Speaking Union's Headquarters in Mayfair. Ten finalists spoke to a one hundred strong audience on the theme of 'You make a living from what you get, you make a life from what you give.' A quotation attributed to Winston Churchill. Five independent judges, led by Chris Bates were staggered by the quality and diversity of the interpretations of the theme. Following a long deliberation the results were announced in reverse order: Third - Jason Ashwood of the Metropolitan Police, Runner-up - David Jones from the Natural History Museum. The 2011 Corporate Challenge Champion is Andrew Chuks who runs Winner's Edge, his own training company, pictured with Chris Bates.
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The College of Public Speaking's international launch of Public Speaking Pal, its first free mobile app for iPhone and iPad in Mauritius
The College of Public Speaking launches its first free iPhone and iPad mobile application, at Domaine les Pailles conference centre in Mauritius.
Public Speaking Pal is a simple modular application for developing a framework for memorable speeches. Whether for the novice or advanced corporate speaker, Public Speaking Pal reminds you of your purpose for making the speech as well as keeping you focused on the many necessary techniques required for effective speech delivery.
Education Director, Vince Stevenson commented that, "The product is an introduction to the art of creating and delivering high quality speeches. It is a logical extension to our regular philanthropic programme which provides quality professional material and value at no cost."
These free apps can be downloaded from:
Public Speaking PalThe image features Vince Stevenson and a group of enthusiastic public speaking students present at the launch in Mauritius on 16th September 2011.
To celebrate the launch, Vince was interviewed by Kiran Dinaran, a management consultant and journalist from Mauritius. Vince Stevenson - Mauritius Interview
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The College of Public Speaking celebrates one year of successful Public Speaking Retreats at Witherdens Hall in Wingham, near Canterbury.
The College of Public Speaking celebrates a full year of successful Public Speaking Retreats at Witherdens Hall in Wingham, near Canterbury. Since the introduction of this unique UK event in September 2010, a student contingent from across Kent, the UK and the world has visited and benefited from this popular two day course.
Education Director, Vince Stevenson commented that, "The Public Speaking Retreat was inspired by a discussion with young Indian doctor who attended one of my regular courses in London. We both shared a keen interest in the subjects of meditation and visualisation. From that moment onwards, the retreat was a certainty. The next job was to find a fantastic venue, out of London but easily accessible by car or train. I found Witherdens Hall within 48 hours, visited the following week, fell in love with it and now it is one of the most popular events in the speaking calendar. Indeed we have added extra dates to cover demand for both regular and corporate customers.”
Fear Of Public Speaking Retreat | Witherdens Hall Retreat and Spa
Public Speaking Retreat - as seen in the Guardian July 2011
Guardian online article July 2011
College of Public Speaking Launches its Diploma in Spoken Communication
The College of Public Speaking is proud to launch its Diploma in Spoken Communication. This 12 module course revolutionises the learning of effective spoken delivery, in that students will have access to the most experienced speaker/trainer/tutors in the UK from the comfort of their own living room, based anywhere in the world. Student applications have been spread across the 5 continents. Enrolment on the course can begin at any time during the year giving students complete freedom and flexibility as they can schedule their studies around their work and family commitments.
7 Days - An interview with Vince Stevenson in Public Service Europe Magazine
Vince Stevenson - Education Director at the College of Public Speaking
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(1888PressRelease) April 30, 2010 - Michael Ronayne wins the National Speech Contest in York for the second time in three years. Michael who is lead trainer with the College of Public Speaking is a six times National Finalist and has been placed four times in three different speech disciplines. This is speaking of the highest standard and Michael is one of the most consistent and popular performers in the UK.
It was quite a special weekend for Michael who on Friday night was also runner up in the National Topics Contest speaking on the theme of 'Happy Returns' and on Saturday winner of the National Speech Contest with an entertaining speech entitled 'Three Fingers', a speech on the theme of parental responsibility.
Said a delighted Michael, "They say that lightening never strikes twice. I will have to review that one..."
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