Speak, debate, and influence: A journey into the art of persuasion
Buzzacott were delighted to welcome the Women in Finance Group to our offices on 5 February 2026 for a fantastic evening of professional development focussed on improving public speaking and debating skills.
Delivered by Debate Mate, the evening offered practical insights into confident communication from mastering pauses and structure, to delivering impactful messages. It was fantastic to see so many of our clients, contacts, and friends from the Women in Finance Group connecting and putting their new skills into practice.
Some key takeaways from the event include:
Take confidence in your speech and your opinion: Speak with authenticity, clarity, and relevance.
Make it personal: Weave in your own experiences, mistakes, and vulnerabilities to your story.
Own your space: Use your hands, face, and space to convey your message and signal confidence.
Don’t assume your idea is obvious: Eliminate jargon and start and end strong as this is what people remember.
Adapt to your audience: Keep focus and think about why your audience care about what you’re talking about.
Breathe, slow down, and pause.
