Find Your Voice is an engaging two-day virtual workshop series engineered for individuals serious about enhancing their communication skills. This expanded program moves beyond simple theory, offering a comprehensive pathway to articulate your ideas with both clarity and impact. Participants will benefit from focused, expert-led instruction on Day 1, followed by a critical, hands-on Public Speaking Lab on Day 2, complete with personalized, actionable feedback. Prepare for a deep dive that will develop your ability to connect, persuade, and express yourself.
Day 1: Building Communication Skills - Facilitator Presentation
A 60-minute presentation by our experienced facilitator, covering the essential knowledge you need for stronger communication and creative expression.
Date and time: Saturday, 28 February 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
What You Will Learn:
- The Impact of Words: Understand how your language choices affect thoughts, emotions, and how people listen to you. This is the science of influence.
- Creative Writing Tools: Learn various writing styles, from storytelling to poetry and journaling, to make your ideas more interesting and clearer.
- Effective Communication: Get practical strategies to improve both your verbal and written skills for any professional or personal situation.
- Speaking and Presentation Tips: Start learning techniques to feel comfortable when speaking and deliver presentations that really connect with your audience.
- Language Learning Hacks: Discover useful tips and tricks for quickly learning new languages and boosting your current language abilities.
Day 2: Public Speaking Practice & Expert Feedback - Participant Application
This is your hands-on session! You'll apply what you learned and get personalized coaching on your speaking skills from the facilitator.
Date and time: Saturday, 7 March 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The High-Value Practice Session
- Your Speaking Platform: Get a dedicated opportunity to share your own ideas with the group in a low-pressure, supportive environment.
- Personalized Coaching: Receive direct, constructive feedback from the facilitator on your speaking delivery, presence, and skill level. This targeted advice is the best way to guarantee rapid improvement.
- Presentation Confidence: Learn how to manage nerves and structure your content so you deliver a powerful, memorable presentation every time.
- Immediate Improvement: You leave this session with a clear understanding of your strengths and specific steps to take for fast growth in public speaking.
Workshop Details:
Workshop 1: Saturday, 28 February 2026, 3 - 4 PM
Workshop 2: Saturday, 7 March 2026, 3 - 4 PM
Age group: 18 and above
Registration fee: PKR 1500 for members and PKR 2000 for non-members
Platform: Online workshop via MS Teams
All active participants will be awarded a certificate of participation.
The deadline to register is 27 February 2026.
Members register here for PKR 1500
Non-members register here for PKR 2000
Please note that you will have to register for and pay separately for each participant. Prior registration is mandatory and the registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. If you face any issues with the registration process, please write to us at librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk
About the facilitator:
Shamim Sheikh is an English language trainer with nearly five years of experience working with learners of all ages. Holding degrees in fine arts, engineering, and a CELTA from the University of Cambridge, Shamim has a strong passion for corporate training and has successfully led various projects with the British Council in addition to delivering trainings as a communicative English trainer.
Equality Policy:
We aim to create a safe environment, for adults and children who are potentially at risk for a variety of reasons, in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us. To find out more about our safeguarding policy visit: https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/how-we-work/policies/safeguarding