WEN Workshop Series: The Art of Public Speaking

WEN Workshop Series: The Art of Public Speaking

Series Vision: To empower women entrepreneurs and their support teams with the confidence, clarity, and communication skills to effectively pitch their business, lead their teams, and own their narrative. It’s about building their team as well.

TIME & VENUE

DATE:

📅 Workshop 1: 5 March 2026

📅 Workshop 2: 19 March 2026

📅 Workshop 3: 30 March 2026

📅 Workshop 4: 16 April 2026

TIME: 

🕓 6:30pm – 8:30pm

LOCATION:

 📍The Hive Wan Chai, 21st Floor, The Phoenix Building, No. 23 Luard Road, Wan Chai

PROGRAMME

💡Workshop 1: 5 March 2026

Crafting Your Core Narrative - Story Telling

• Welcome & Warm-Up

  • "Two Truths and a Lie" (Business Edition).

• Homework Debrief

  • Facilitator explains the "Pod" system, the importance of homework, and the group's shared commitment

• Core Workshop Segment with Rebekah James, Speaker

  • Interactive Lecture & Exercise: "From Pitch to Story."

• "Spotlight Speeches" in Small Groups

• Wrap-up & Homework

💡Workshop 2: 19 March 2026

The Pitch - Persuading with Passion and Precision

• Welcome & Warm-Up

  • "One-Word Pulse Check"

• Homework Debrief & Mastermind

  • What happened when they told their story "in the wild"? What did they learn? The group brainstorms on one member's challenge. What did you notice?

• Core Workshop Segment with Rebekah James, Speaker

  • Interactive Lecture & Exercise: "Anatomy of a Killer Pitch."

• "Spotlight Speeches" in Small Groups

  • Introduce the Ah-Counter role.

• Wrap-up & Homework

💡Workshop 3: 30 March 2026

Mastering Humour & Improv

• Welcome & Warm-Up

  • "Impromptu Word Association" with business terms to get thinking on your feet.

• Homework Debrief & Mastermind

  • Share what it's like to watch your pitch? What surprised you? What is your #1 goal for improving your delivery?

• Core Workshop Segment with Kate Hu, Speaker

  • Interactive Lecture & Exercise: "The Art of the Graceful Response." Techniques for handling objections.

• "Spotlight Speeches" in Small Groups

  • Hot Seat performances

• Wrap-up & Homework

💡Workshop 4: 16 April 2026

The Stage - Leading with Presence and Inspiration

• Welcome & Warm-Up

  • "Share a Win"

• Homework Debrief & Mastermind

  • Dry run and get last-minute tweaks and encouragement.

• Core Workshop Segment with Kate Hu, Speaker

  • Interactive Lecture & Exercise: "Commanding the Room" Practice advanced techniques for voal variety, pausing, and powerful body language.

• "Spotlight Speeches" in Small Groups

  • The Grand Finale!

• Wrap-up & Celebration

  • Certificates of completion and awards

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Kate Hu

Standup Comedian | TEDx Speaker | Bilingual Emcee | Life and Relationship Coach

Kate Hu is a former finance professional turned standup comedian, emcee, and life and relationship coach. After navigating her own journey of self-discovery and relationship challenges, she is now passionate about empowering women to find their unique voices and establish the fulfilling partnerships they deserve.

As a coach, Kate draws from her personal experiences as well as her professional training to guide her clients through the ups and downs of dating and relationships. She specializes in helping women cultivate self-awareness, communicate their needs effectively, and build the essential skills for lasting love.

In addition to her coaching practice, Kate also brings her infectious humor and relatability to the stage as a standup comedian. She uses comedy as a powerful tool to connect with audiences and share the honest truths about modern love and life.

Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or her comedy performances, Kate's mission is to support men and women in unapologetically owning their worth and creating the fulfilling partnerships they desire. With her guidance, her clients learn to unlock their own path to conscious, enduring love.

Rebekah James

Executive Consultant at Connect Communication Ltd. Presentation Skills and Media Coach | Freelance Broadcaster | ex-BBC Radio & TV Presenter | Certified ICF Coach

Rebekah is a Communications, Presentation and Media Skills Coach, Freelance Broadcaster, and ex BBC Radio and TV Presenter. 

As an ICF Certified Coach, she help people communicate with impact and confidence to effectively deliver speeches, presentations and interviews. Her goal is for you to present with authenticity and as naturally as possible to your truest self. She also facilitate workshops for groups who wish to enhance their Presentation, Communication and Media Skills. 

As a Freelance Broadcaster, ex-BBC, RTHK Radio & TV Presenter, Rebekah also help Senior Executives, Sales Professionals & Managers to become effective presenters. She is passionate about instilling solid self-confidence in people who are fearful about presenting, speaking in public or exposing themselves to new social circumstances. 

During her 25+ year broadcasting career, Rebekah have presented The BAFTA Wales awards, read live BBC Radio News for 10 years, reported for BBC Radio 5 Live and Radio Wales, reported for ITV’s GMTV, presented her own live daily show ‘Beks’ for BBC Radio Cymru in Welsh for 9 years, worked on voice over jobs and MC’d dozens of events. 

Moderators

Rowena Gonzales

Founder, Liquid Interiors

Principal, Founder, Interior Designer (Wellness Focused), WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C, BEAM Pro

Sharlene Jacquier

Founder, Joint Dynamics

Unconventional Health & Wellbeing Entrepreneur | Mastering Chaos in Operations | Building Inclusive Allied Health Teams | Championing Charities for Community Health

PRICING

Standard Price: $4,600

WEN Members:

• 15% discount on standard price

• Additional $300 early-bird discount for registrations made on or before 19 February 2026 limited to first 10 registrations (Early-bird discount codes available in the Circle Community).

LOGISTICS

• All sessions are hosted in-person, no recording will be provided

• Early-bird closes on 19 February 2026