The Effective Speakers Society aims to:
1. Develop confident and effective communicators by providing regular opportunities for students to practise public speaking, impromptu speaking, presentations, leadership and professional communication in a supportive environment.
2. Run events combining practical workshops with regular interactive member sessions. Events will include activities such as impromptu speaking, presentations, structured speaking exercises and other practical communication activities.
3. Provide meaningful opportunities for member development, with the aim that members who regularly participate leave the society with greater confidence and stronger practical communication skills.
4. Create an inclusive and approachable environment for speakers of all experience levels, particularly students who may initially lack confidence or experience in public speaking.
5. Engage external speakers and professionals, including founders, entrepreneurs, alumni and other experienced communicators, where appropriate, to expose members to real-world applications of effective communication.
6. Collaborate with other University of Galway societies and organisations, creating joint events and opportunities that broaden participation and introduce Effective Speakers to new audiences.
We host meetings based on everyone's schedules. We are a for students - by students society and therefore take the opinions of all members before scheduling any meetings or workshops.
Effective Speakers General
Email: effectivespeakers@socs.universityofgalway.ie