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title: 'Looking to improve your public speaking skills…? This workshop — and a potential scholarship — are for you'
date: '2025-04-02T19:56:44-07:00'
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# Looking to improve your public speaking skills…? This workshop — and a potential scholarship — are for you

I talk to so many folks who have dreams of taking the stage at TEDxPortland or another large event to share their knowledge and insights with a captive — and hopefully captivated — audience. But most all of them realize that they need to up their speaking skills before that dream can become a reality. That’s why I’m happy to see an [amazing TEDx speaker coach](https://www.linkedin.com/in/catheyarmillas/) and a [Global Speaking Champion](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-williams-speaks/) giving you the opportunity to improve — and attend [TEDxPortland](https://www.tedxportland.com/). Meet [Speaker Skills Academy: Portland Creative Lab](https://speakerskillsacademy.com/creative-lab).

For the price of $795, you’ll get a three day experience designed to improve your storytelling, speaking, and stage presence — plus a few other perks:

> Immerse yourself in a 3-day Speaker Skills Academy in-person retreat featuring a visit to TEDxPortland (tickets not included), a creative lab session to unpack the TEDxPortland experience, and a Storytelling Adventure Experience at a majestic double waterfall in the stunning Columbia River Gorge.

Price causing a bit of a pause…? I get it. That’s why I’m also happy to share that they’re [offering a scholarship opportunity](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwNERd2HYP1EsgKVYXRrLfybgPgzROR-9xjPAi0p0hDMBVPw/viewform) to folks who may be precluded from taking advantage of this opportunity by the cost.

The event takes place April 25-27, 2025. Space is limited.

C’mon. You know you can do better than [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). And Cathey and Marc will make sure that you do.

For more information or to register, visit [Speaker Skills Academy: Portland Creative Lab](https://speakerskillsacademy.com/creative-lab).

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