ColourFULL Masterclass: How to get started as a speaker

Have you wanted to be a speaker but unsure where to start or what to talk about? Are you worried you will look 'silly' and whether people will care about what you have to say? Are you often tackling imposter syndrome (aka that voice inside our heads that says you are not good enough) and often thinking "will they see me for me or will they see my colour first"? Or perhaps you're sick and tired of doing 'free' engagements in exchange for 'exposure' — and you want to finally get paid for your worth. 

We hear you, sis! If it gives you any comfort, even Beyoncé has admitted to feeling the same way.   

We all know using our voice to its full potential can open up the doors to many career and business opportunities. Speaking can enhance your credibility and establish you as an expert in your field. Yes, speaking can be a little intimidating sometimes, but as women of colour, we need to be more visible now more than ever! Your stories need to be told.  

So, if you’re wondering how you can get started and how to tackle the barriers that are holding you back, then this ColourFULL Masterclass is for you! 

This masterclass is fun and interactive

There are a lot of online events and it can feel like a sea of daily mundane Zoom calls.....but we promise you, this Masterclass is no ordinary one. We don't do boring and we certainly don't do 'fluffy'.

This Masterclass is designed to be interactive and hands-on, so you can walk away feeling empowered to get started as a speaker or to develop your speaking career. 

We mean it when we say that this class is practical. We want to ensure you get the most out of this class and therefore will need you to be a little vulnerable and fully participate. You will be in a supportive and safe environment to freely ask any questions and to practice.

This Masterclass is purposely designed for women of colour by women of colour and is open to all abilities, genders, non-binary people and allies. 

Your facilitators, Cathy and Winitha come with almost 40-years of combined lived experiences and expertise. 

We will explore the best practices and strategies needed to establish and market yourself as a speaker. We will specifically go through:

• Your speaker mindset: tackling the imposter syndrome, self-limiting beliefs and the elephant in the room
  
• Types of talks and events: panels, moderating, keynotes and the pros and cons of each 
  
• Tips on delivery: voice, appearance, body language, crafting your slide deck
• How to brand yourself as a speaker: Writing your speaker bio, applying for speaking opportunities, setting rates, best practices for self-promotion, and more
• Live feedback on your bio and topics
• Invaluable networking and support with other women of colour and allies.

Can't make it? Register anyway as you will receive the link to the on-demand video recording to watch. 

About your presenters 

Cathy Ngo, Founder & CEO Keynoteworthy 

Frustrated with seeing the 'usual suspects' at events and conferences, Cathy Ngo founded Keynoteworthy as a way to amplify the voices of the ‘everyday speaker’. She believes there is no shortage of talent out there and wanted to make it more accessible for event managers to find amazing and diverse speakers. Cathy believes representation on stage matters because impact does not end on stage – it’s where it begins. Before founding Keynoteworthy, Cathy has spent more than a decade in corporate HR and communication roles implementing transformational change programs for top ASX listed companies. Outside of work, Cathy loves to dabble in stand-up comedy, collect indoor plants and frantically balance the grind with her young family.

Winitha Bonney, Thought Leader in the Advancement of Women of Colour

Winitha Bonney is Australia's first and foremost Thought Leader in the advancement of women of colour. She has over 21 years of experience in executive roles, has founded several businesses and is a person with multiple 'lived experiences'. This has provided Winitha with an incredible amount of unique insights, experiences and expertise to help women of colour become leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

Winitha is also the founder of Amina of Zaria, a digital platform for women of colour and #ColourFULL Conference, Australia’s first leadership conference by and for women of colour, She also regularly speaks and presents on inclusion, leadership and entrepreneurship and coaches and mentors women of colour to become speakers, leaders and entrepreneurs.

Through her programs, workshops and events, Winitha helps women of colour get unstuck, halve the time it takes for them to achieve their goals and experience the freedom, joy and peace that comes with unleashing the person they always knew they were meant to be.