The who of public speaking

Sans Souci Speakers Club is a local club, based in Solihull with most of our members coming from the Solihull and surrounding area.

We are a member of The Association of Speakers Clubs and have been teaching presentation skills and public speaking for over twenty years.

We don’t work miracles but we do take ordinary people like you and me, and turn them into extraordinary public speakers.

The why of public speaking

Why would anyone willingly practise public speaking? We all know about the fear of public speaking, the shyness, the nerves, the absolute terror. But at Sans Souci we concentrate on the power of public speaking.

Imagine giving that presentation at work, delivering that best man speech, chairing that meeting at the golf club, imagine simply feeling more confident and self-assured in everything you do.

Like we say, give yourself an unfair advantage, learn to speak in public...with confidence.

The how of public speaking

First of all we provide a safe supportive and friendly environment, an environment conducive to mastering the art of public speaking. Then we give you the skills.

Through a structured programme you will master all aspects of public speaking, you will learn:

• How to organise a speech for maximum impact.
• How to speak with emotion and passion.
• How to use humour to make a serious point.
• How to add richness and interest to your voice.
• How to forge a link with the audience.

You will also learn how to chair a meeting, give an impromptu speech or if you wish you can use us as a sounding board for your business presentations, best man speech or any other aspect of public speaking and presentation skills that you have in mind.

The where of public speaking

We are a local club and we meet locally at the Barn Premier Inn, Hockley Heath, Solihull, which is situated on the A3400 Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon road, 2 miles south of J4 of the M42.

Take a look at the map on the Premier Inn website or use the one below.

Map showing location of the Barn Premier Inn.

Please park at the rear and use the hotel entrance. Parking is free, the area is well lit and security cameras are in operation.

The when of public speaking

We meet alternate Wednesdays throughout the year, except August.
Meetings are 7.0pm for 7.30pm and finish around 10.0pm.

For a full list of dates, visit our Dates page.

Public speaking and presentation skills made easy

"Hi - my name is Manisha Sharma, I'm the President of Sans Souci Speakers Club.

Thanks for visiting our site......take your time and have a good look round.

So what do we do? Good question.

Sans Souci Speakers Club teaches public speaking and presentation skills ….. but it does much more than that:

It provides a safe environment and a friendly atmosphere where members can fulfil their potential.

It’s a social club, it’s a hobby, it’s a testing ground for the young professional and yes……we do teach public speaking and presentation skills.

Founded and developed in Solihull, we provide a service for the Solihull, Coventry, Birmingham and West Midlands area.

Our club evenings cover all forms of presentation skills. These include prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and the little understood art of chairmanship.

As a new member you will slowly acquire the skills you need, always at your own pace and always with support and encouragement from other members.

Simply put.....our aim is to enable you to speak in public, with confidence.

If you want to improve your public speaking and presentation skills then
contact us or come along to one of our regular meetings.

If you want to conquer those fears - come and join us."

Manisha Sharma - Club President

P.S. If you don't live in the Solihull or West Midlands area, but need to improve your public speaking and presentation skills then why not take a look at our courses and resources page.