TAKE THE TECH STAGE
Grow from R&D senior to keynote speaker with the Technical Speakers Academy
Your voice deserves to be heard
You’re in the right place.
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The Women on Stage Academy is the perfect safe space for you to grow your technical public speaking skills and bring your talent to light.
A unique and comprehensive training program, created to turn R&D professionals into star public speakers.
Get you all the tools you need to speak at tech conferences worldwide, become a thought leader, and accelerate your career.
This isn’t your friendly neighborhood public speaking training
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Most public speaking courses focus on presentation skills and body language, but neglect the bigger context. The fact is that gender diversity on tech stages is still an issue, and it’s not because women lack the skills to do it.
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The Women on Stage Academy program targets those hidden factors that keep us from stepping up, taking participants through a journey of empowerment and learning. Our instructors’ technical domain knowledge lets them enhance the lessons with valuable tips and advice and even suggest the right jargon. The results speak for themselves: Almost every single participant gets a speaking gig within 2 months.
Are you going to be the next keynote speaker?
“Just this week I got accepted to talk at Amazon’s annual data conference. I almost chickened out… But I remembered what I learned in the program, and it made me feel that much more confident that I can do this.”
BI Engineer @ Amazon
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"The lectures were amazing. I wish every woman would watch them. Putting yourself out there and stepping out of you comfort zone is so important. If we don't promote ourselves, no one will do it for us."
Data Scientist & Researcher
By the end of the course, you will have…​
A big boost of confidence, so you can step up to any stage and share your knowledge with the world.
Your own complete tech talk, honed with tailored, personalized feedback from your tribe members or our expert instructors.
A chance to apply to speak at leading tech conferences and meetups worldwide.
The best graduate talks will be selected for our in-house conferences and events, and featured on our virtual platform for global visibility.
What will you learn?
Overcoming stage fright and impostor syndrome on all of life’s stages
Finding the perfect topic to talk about
Getting accepted to major tech conferences worldwide
Becoming a technical storyteller and turning complex concepts into exciting stories
Hooking your audience and capturing their attention
Presenting code and data in a professional, accurate way
Designing beautiful, thought-provoking presentations
Becoming a thought leader and finding your unique voice on social media
Leveraging the power of AI to create incredible tech talks
Recording and presenting your talk online
R&D Manager
Women on Stage was an eye opening experience for me; Since graduating, I’ve achieved significant milestones. Recently, I was offered an opportunity to speak about AI at a live conference with over 200 participants. Additionally, I set up an internal community for women at work, empowering them to find their voices and take the stage. It's incredible to witness such meaningful consequences. As more women step onto stages, we can expect more conferences to be driven and led by women.
Here’s what you’ll be getting…
10 two-hour professional training sessions, with everything you need to know to take the stage in tech, from A to Z.
A polished tech talk and presentation, ready for future events.
A branded online video recording of your final talk, featured on the Women on Stage online platform and on YouTube.
A polished title, abstract and speaker bio you can use as you apply additional speaking opportunities: tech conferences, meetups, podcasts, and more.
A branded personal speaker banner for your talk.
An alumni speaker profile on the Women on Stage Speaker platform.
A graduation diploma and certificate badge you can share on LinkedIn.
Your own “tribe”, a small, supportive group of global peers and tech leaders who will share this journey with you.
Special alumni perks, such as priority access to exclusive public speaking opportunities.
Meet our trainers:
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Course syllabus
Total of 10 two-hour live online sessions
Session #1
Motivation and stage fright
Lecture
Learn how to overcome stage fright and choose an ideal presentation topic
Session #2
Finding your voice
Recitation
Get to know your tribe and discuss potential topics
Session #3
CFPs and tech conferences
Lecture
Learn about tech conference sessions and how to write a great CFP
Session #4
Writing the perfect talk submission
Recitation
Brainstorming and getting feedback about your CFP
Session #5
Storytelling for tech people
Lecture
Learn how to create exciting stories from technological topics
Session #6
Finding your story
Recitation
Get feedback on some critical parts of your talk and brainstorm for the rest
Session #7
Slides and spices
Lecture
Learn how to create beautiful slides and present them professionally
Session #8
Crafting the perfect presentation
Recitation
Practice presenting your slides and get valuable feedback on your work
Session #9
Personal branding for R&D professionals
Lecture
Discover your unique brand and learn how to show it on social media
Session #10
Talk dry run and CFP party
Recitation
Go over your entire talk, discuss submission strategies and wrap up the course
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