Shine Speaker Foundations Program
Present with confidence.
Speak with Intention.
A supportive 8-week speaking program for women who want to overcome their fears and communicate more effectively.
Enrollment for the winter 2022 Foundations program is now closed.
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Gain the skills + confidence to deliver powerful presentations
Whether you want to speak at local events or simply give more authoritative presentations at work, this 8-week program will help you overcome your anxieties and communicate more effectively.
Weekly workshops, breakout sessions, and access to a private community cultivate long-lasting friendships and valuable connections. You’ll grow alongside incredible women in an intimate and supportive learning environment built for flourishing.
What’s included:
Weekly live workshops
Assignments, activities + deliverables
Exercises to manage your fears around speaking
Shine course materials with 25+ pre-recorded lessons
Access to a private Shine community
1-on-1 session with a Shine mentor
Certificate of completion
Guaranteed enrollment in the Shine Accelerator program
You’ll learn and develop your:
Unique point of view + message
Storytelling skills
Written, oral + visual communication
Self-confidence + self-compassion
Personal brand
Self-promotion strategies
Stage (and Zoom) presence + delivery
Leadership + authority
week 1
Pause
Tackle self-doubt, imposter syndrome and the fear of speaking.
• Get clarity on what self-doubt and imposter syndrome are, including some myths.
• Learn about cognitive distortions and how to combat them through the practice of re-framing.
• Gain powerful tools for pumping yourself up (or calming your nerves) before important moments and events.
Week 2
Explore
Discover the talk topics that really matter - to you and to your potential audience.
• Articulate your own unique point of view.
• Identify areas of expertise, which is the overlap of your knowledge and experience.
• Understand the difference between passion and “passion” - and learn how to weave the former into your presentation.
Week 3
Collect
Compile compelling evidence for your talk, like projects, personal anecdotes, and even tweets.
• Choose one or more impressive projects to feature in your presentation.
• Collect supporting evidence to strengthen your talk thesis.
• Understand what makes a good story, and how to sprinkle it thoughtfully throughout your talk.
week 4
Crystalize
Create the structure, outline and content of your talk.
• Discover multiple proven frameworks for building a dynamic talk.
• Physically map out your presentation using a number of different techniques.
• Test your talk flow out and get critical feedback.
Week 5
Write
Write and create a magnetic talk title, description, and bio.
• Understand how your talk title and description work together to attract attention and attendees.
• Write compelling talk copy using a number of proven frameworks and approaches.
• Craft a bio that speaks to your credibility - and your quirks!
Week 6
Design
Define your personal brand and create the visuals to reinforce our message.
• Define and document your speaker brand values.
• Create a beautiful and impactful slide deck through thoughtful typography, color, and photography.
• Take inspiration from a template and make it look and feel unique to you and your brand.
week 7
Details
Hone in on the details that make your presentations pop.
• Discover tools and exercises to help you speak clearly, confidently, and with conviction.
• Add personality and memorable moments to your presentation using a number of devices such as resonant phrases, comparison, humor, pop culture, multimedia, and more.
Week 8
Shine
You’ll deliver your talk live to your peers.
Congratulations, you’re officially a speaker!
Weekly Workshops are hosted every Tuesday starting August 31st for 8 weeks
We will host two Weekly Workshops each Tuesday to accommodate different time zones: 10am PST / 1pm EST / 5pm GMT and 4pm PST / 7pm EST / 11pm GMT.
Take a peek inside our program 👀
Although slide decks *really* don't give you the whole picture, here's a taste of the content we'll cover and how deep we go (click on the cover to see the entire deck).
Meet your instructors + mentors
Join Shine co-creators Ale, Amy and Stef and guest instructors for weekly live workshops. Plus access our directory of Shine mentors for 1-on-1 support.
Why our alums love Shine
Ximena Cordon
@ximenacordon
A few months ago, I was feeling stuck in my career. I was doing what I was good at, but in a disruptive industry, and all the good and bad that comes with it (blockchain) which led me to become increasingly curious about finance and tech. I was having an existential crisis.
Carolyn Lyden
@CarolynLyden
Y'all, I just got home (& caught up on sleep) after an amazing weekend at
@shinebootcamp. Not only did I make amazing connections and new friends, but Shine gave me the tools to help over my constant, nagging insecurity
Nandini Jammi
@nandoodles
I was def wondering how
@shinebootcamp turns a profit as I plunked down my *suspiciously* affordable deposit earlier this year.
Turns out, it does not. @smgrieser @alejandraporta & @amy_would make this happen on their own time, at cost.
