The Speaking Room - Bondi

A public speaking practice club.

FEBRUARY THEME

Pitch, Introduce, Connect

Every opportunity starts with a conversation. This month we practise the moments that make people remember you.

• Elevator pitch to perfection: Say what you do in 30 seconds, clearly and memorably.

• Introductions that sell: Introduce yourself so people lean in and want to know more.

• Winning at networking: Turn small talk into real connection and a natural next step.

Whether you want to grow your visibility, get more speaking gigs, communicate your work more clearly or feel more confident in front of a room, this is a regular space to get up, speak and build the skills that only come from practice.

You might be a:

• Founder or business owner

• Consultant or coach

• Creative or professional

• New or experienced speaker

• Human who simply wants more practice speaking in front of other humans

What will we practice?

Each session combines impromptu speaking, prepared talks and practical feedback, with plenty of time actually speaking.

We’ll work on four core areas:

• Presence: Staying grounded, regulating your nervous system and being fully present when you speak.

• Content: Shaping and structuring your ideas so they are clear, focused and easy to follow.

• Connection: Using stories and emotion to make people care about what you are saying and remember it.

• Delivery: Using your voice, body, pace and presence to bring your message to life.

This isn’t about becoming a ‘perfect’ speaker.

It’s a place to try things. Get it wrong. Try again. Find your voice. And become a better speaker by actually speaking.

We can’t wait to see you on stage or in the audience.

Giselle, Sofia, Stacy & Annik

Straight from the Stage

“I took one of the prepared speaking slots at The Speaking Room and walked off thinking: ‘Yeah, that definitely could have been better.’

I’m a perfectionist and my own harshest critic, so that’s usually where I would have left it. But watching the speech back and reflecting on how far I’ve actually come made me realise how bloody special that is.

I almost dropped out of university because my fear of public speaking was so crippling that I couldn’t pass my subjects. Now I’m actively putting my hand up to speak in front of an audience.

A big thank you to Annik, Stacy, Giselle and Sofia for believing in me and creating such an awesome space to practise, stretch yourself and realise just how far you’ve come.”

Samantha, Founder, Spicy Mamasitas Hot Sauces

“Taking one of the prepared speaking slots pushed me to set a goal and really stretch myself to do the best I could. I came away from The Speaking Room on a genuine high and with a real sense of achievement.

I learned so much from the facilitators and from the other speakers and attendees too. There was something really powerful about learning collectively through the experience.

I would absolutely recommend The Speaking Room to anyone who wants to stretch themselves with public speaking, learn through doing and leave feeling like they’ve genuinely grown.”

Karen, Mediator & Lawyer

Meet Your Hosts

Giselle Moor

Speaker & Writer, Disco Lover, Wheelchair Marathoner

Giselle turns her own life into talks, testing what works first: telling stories, getting comfortable in uncomfortable rooms and doing things before she feels ready. She’s gone from complete beginner to getting booked for conferences and loves helping people take the next big step: post the thing, tell the story, sign up before you feel ready.

Sofia Geraghty

Journalist, Presenter & Public Speaking Coach, Founder of Say It Scared

An award-winning journalist and speaker, Sofia has interviewed global leaders and personalities including Martin Sorrell, Gina Chick and Jane Caro. She’s hosted major events including the Women in Travel Awards and B&T’s 30 Under 30 and created the public speaking event Say It Scared. She coaches executives to build confidence and find their authentic speaking style.

Stacy N Henderson

Founder of Phoenix | Facilitator, Speaker & Bondi Community Leader

With over 20 years of experience, Stacy N Henderson has facilitated hundreds of workshops, pitch nights and networking events, clocking 1,000+ hours speaking to intimate audiences. As the founder of Phoenix and an active Bondi community leader, he is dedicated to driving positive, grassroots impact through purposeful connection and empowering people to take the next big step in their life.

Annik Rau

Experiential Learning & Public Speaking Facilitator, Lover of Unicorns, Sarcasm & Genmaicha

A racing heart and forgetting her own name sparked Annik’s fascination with public speaking and feeling in control when all eyes are on you. She’s worked with the BBC and Bank of New York, done a TEDx and led a speaking accelerator for entrepreneurs in London. Her approach blends practical tools, somatic work and experiential learning, a combination that actually works.

Stay in the Room

Join our WhatsApp group to hear about upcoming dates and prepared speaking slots and connect with a community cheering you on.

The next Bondi Speaking Room will very likely be in April 2027 - TBC.