WHOW Speaker Development Course

“Rising to Speak: Empowering Voices for Purpose and Impact”

Duration: 4 Weeks | Format: 2-hour weekly sessions (or 30–60 minutes self-paced online)
Purpose: To train women to become confident, purpose-driven speakers who represent WHOW’s mission through storytelling, leadership, and empowerment.

Course Goals

By the end of this 4-week course, participants will:

• Discover their personal message and speaking style.

• Learn to connect their story to WHOW’s mission and core values.

• Develop confidence and clarity when speaking on stage or online.

• Prepare and deliver a 5–7 minute inspirational talk.

Week 1 – Discovering Your Voice & Message

Theme: “Your Story Has Power”
Focus: Identifying your personal story, passion, and purpose.

Objectives:

• Understand the purpose of speaking within WHOW.

• Identify key life experiences that align with WHOW’s mission (Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment).

• Craft a personal purpose statement.

Activities:

• “My Story Map” Worksheet (turning life experiences into impact points).

• Group sharing: 2-minute introductions.

Reflection Questions:

• What experiences shaped your desire to empower others?

• How does your story connect to WHOW’s vision of helping women rise?

Scripture Focus: Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame by the word of their testimony.”

Week 2 – Building Confidence & Stage Presence

Theme: “Speak with Boldness”
Focus: Overcoming fear and developing your delivery style.

Objectives:

• Learn confidence techniques (breathing, posture, mindset).

• Practice using tone, pauses, and body language.

• Embrace authenticity — not perfection.

Activities:

• “Confidence Circle” exercise: speaking affirmations aloud.

• Record and review a 1-minute video introducing yourself as a WHOW speaker.

Reflection Questions:

• What fears hold you back from speaking publicly?

• What does confidence mean to you in faith and purpose?

Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

Week 3 – Crafting a Signature Talk

Theme: “Your Message Matters”
Focus: Structuring your speech and connecting with your audience.

Objectives:

• Learn WHOW’s preferred presentation structure:
  1. Opening Story – personal and engaging

  2. Message of Empowerment – the transformation moment

  3. Practical Takeaway – what the audience can do next

  4. Closing Inspiration – scripture, quote, or challenge

Activities:

• Draft your 5–7 minute talk using the “WHOW Story-to-Stage Template.”

• Practice delivering your opening and closing paragraphs.

Reflection Questions:

• What is the main message God has placed on your heart to share?

• What action do you want women to take after hearing you speak?

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 31:26 – “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

Week 4 – Delivering with Impact & Legacy

Theme: “Speaking from a Place of Purpose”
Focus: Final presentation, feedback, and commissioning.

Objectives:

• Deliver your prepared WHOW talk.

• Receive constructive feedback from peers and facilitators.

• Learn how to continue growing as a WHOW ambassador and speaker.

Activities:

• “Live Speak Session” – 5-minute talk per participant.

• Peer & mentor evaluations.

• Closing ceremony & WHOW Speaker Pledge.

Reflection Questions:

• How has your confidence and clarity grown through this journey?

• What legacy do you want your words to leave?

Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”