Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 1
2026-04-21 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Yes, it’s true.
There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death.
In a 1973 study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death.
This led to the famous quote by comedian Jerry Seinfeld:

“Most people would rather be in the casket than give the eulogy.”
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is extremely common, affecting up to 77% of people.
Public speaking can trigger immediate anxiety because it involves social judgment, potential embarrassment, and high stakes, all in real time.
But, it doesn’t have to. Trigger anxiety, fear, embarrassment, and more, that is..

Join me to learn effective public speaking, both online and in-person.
You’ll go from dreading public speaking to “this is totally doable!”
You’ll have opportunities to practice and improve your public speaking skills based on whatever your need is. For example, this could include practicing your pitch, your workshop, or a speech, as you wish.
Your comfort and confidence levels will increase, and you’ll get easy tips and techniques to boost audience engagement.
You’ll have access 24/7 to a learning resource portal so you can continue to hone your skills long after the workshop is finished.

Is your interest piqued? Read on.
In this two-part workshop with me, Lee-Anne Ragan, you will:

Understand the essentials of public speaking
Get tips on how to craft your message
Overcome nerves and build your confidence through my A.B.C. method
Practice 5.5 science-backed ways to calm your nerves in 60 seconds or less
Learn how to grab and maintain your audience’s interest
Discover how to create engaging content and deliver that content in engaging ways
Uncover how to use simple tech tools to support your public speaking (seriously, if you don’t ooh and ahh with these magical tools, I’ll be concerned for you)
Take advantage of the opportunity to practice and receive customized feedback (if your blood pressure has just gone up with the mere thought of public speaking, don’t worry, the environment will be very safe and supportive)

Fee
The cost for this two-part workshop, including 24/7 access to all the workshop resources, including a workbook and video recording, is:

$85.00 USD per person OR
$150.00 ($75.00 USD each, a savings of $20.oo) for two people

Questions?
Simply reach out to me laragan (@) rpsinc.ca

How to register
Easy peasy, simply:

Click here to register for one person ($85.00 USD) OR
Here to register for two people ($150.00 USD)

Effective Public Speaking Training Workshop- Part 2
2026-04-22 15:00 - 18:00

Learning and Development Roundtable- How to (actually) increase your resilience, your grit and your ability to manage change
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:30
Are you weary with all the conflict, division and distractions in the world?
Are you needing a jolt to keep you going despite the despondence?
Are you in a leadership role or wanna be a leader and are sorely in need of some new tools to motivate yourself and others?

This is a particularly challenging time.
The stakes are high. And so is the division.
And all of that takes a mighty toll. On everyone. Including you.
But don’t despair. Help is a Roundtable away.
In this free workshop on May 21st, with me, Lee-Anne Ragan, you’ll:

Diagnose where you most need support so you can apply your learning to suit those very needs
Discover six simple tools to help you increase your resilience, your grit and your ability to manage change
Come away feeling inspired, and hopeful, with a workbook chockablock full of helpful resources, including the audio and video recording and one simple URL that opens up all the workshop resources
Gain access to 13+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources
Count the workshop towards your annual UN professional development (If you’re a UN staff) (but know that you don’t have to be a UN staff to attend, any and all are welcome)

RSVP using this link by May 19th. Then watch your inbox for our agenda and how to participate online.
Please note the dates and times alternate each month so as to reach more people in various time zones at their request.

7-8:30 am Vancouver
8-9:30 am Mexico
10-11:30 am Montreal/New York
11 am to 12:30 pm Rio
3-4:30 pm London
4-5:30 pm Paris
5-6:30 pm Nairobi/Beirut/Mogadishu/Amman
6-7:30 pm Abu Dhabi

Click here to convert to your timezone if it’s not listed above and to double-check the times as they can sometimes change due to daylight savings times.
If you’ve just realized with dread that the time is untenable for you this month, don’t worry, as long as you’re a Learning and Development Roundtable member (membership is free) you’ll get access to the audio and (timestamped) video recordings, workbook and more.
Take action now –> Become a member to receive invitations to the monthly meetings, and get access to all the meeting resources (including time-stamped recordings in case you can’t make it in real time). And don’t forget to RSVP for this Roundtable by May 19th.

Learning and Development Roundtable
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-11-19 10:00 - 11:30
Welcome! Every month I host a free, interactive Learning and Development Roundtable. If you’re interested in learning, training, professional development and/or education you have found your clan.
Watch this space for updated topic information.
Take action now:

Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.

Founded in 2012, our vision is to build and sustain a vibrant, engaged learning community where members participate in interactive workshops designed to educate, inspire and reinforce learning in a variety of diverse formats for diverse learners.
Add to your professional development through a once per month, online, engaging, interactive, 1 1/2 workshop each designed around a particular topic that serves the members’ needs. Past topics have included workshops on themes such as professional skill development, leadership and organizational development, tech tools and more.
Meet and learn from diverse members in a comfortable, innovative learning environment (including UN, corporate, NGO, INGO, government, educational institutions, entrepreneurs etc.)
Participate in a member driven group where members can suggest topics plus engage between meetings through a LinkedIn group and a Facebook group to discuss topics, ask questions, get resources etc.
Count the workshop towards your annual professional development requirement (if you’re a UN staff)
Anyone can participate in the individual Learning and Development Roundtables but only members get the following benefits.
Exclusive Benefits for Members only:

Receive invitations to the monthly Learning and Development Roundtables
Gain access to extensive learning resources from 11+ years of meeting resources, including each Roundtable’s workbook, video recording, audio recording, etc.

Logistics:

To accomodate different time zones, meetings are generally alternated between the third Thursday from 10-11:30 am EAT and third Thursday from 5-6:30 pm of each month (click here to convert to your timezone).

Roundtable gatherings are held online

Meetings are facilitated by Roundtable founder Lee-Anne Ragan (to find out more about me click here and be sure to scroll your mouse over my photo for a surprise)

Take action now:

Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.
