Find Your Voice: Confidence in Speaking for Women

Find Your Voice - with Claire McCollum and Louise Brogan

This in-person event will give you the tools and confidence to communicate effectively and make your voice heard. Join a room full of supportive, encouraging women who all have a shared goal - to get more speaking opportunities and to deliver clear, well presented talks AND raise their visibility both in person and online.

Do you feel your stomach flip when asked to speak in front of a room?
Do you find yourself avoiding opportunities to present at work, pitch your business, or step onto a stage?

You’re not alone – but you are capable of finding your voice.

This brand-new speaking network for women in Belfast is here to help you step into your confidence, whether you’re addressing a boardroom, leading a client meeting, or speaking at a major event.

Public speaking is one of the most powerful skills you can develop in business – yet for so many women, it feels out of reach. Together, we’re changing that.

Our sessions are designed especially for women in business, professional, education and public settings who want to build their confidence in speaking within a supportive and inclusive community.

This workshop is led by two women who know exactly what it takes to build confidence and deliver with clarity, presence, and impact:

For over 20 years, Claire has been a familiar voice and face across radio and television in Northern Ireland and beyond (Downtown, UTV, BBC Proms, Tall Ships, Olympic Flame).
But confidence didn’t come overnight. From stumbling through role call at school to standing in front of an audience of 10,000 at Proms in the Park, Claire has learned the techniques, mindset, and preparation it takes to shine on stage.

Now she’s sharing those gems with you – so you can feel empowered, equipped, and in control at your next speaking opportunity.

As CEO of Louise Brogan Ltd, Louise helps women raise their visibility online and off. An international speaker (Social Media Marketing World, TubeFest, Women in Finance), podcaster, and consultant for companies like the BBC, BT, and the Law Society, Louise knows how to communicate your message with impact – whether that’s in a LinkedIn post, a pitch, or on stage.

Louise will show you how to align your voice with your professional goals, so every speaking opportunity becomes a way to grow your confidence, authority, and career.

✅ Confidence to say “yes” to your next speaking opportunity
✅ Tools to prepare, practice, and deliver with impact
✅ Techniques to manage nerves and reframe self-doubt
✅ Guidance on being authentic and engaging in your style
✅ Supportive practice in a safe, encouraging space

This event is designed for women in business who:

• Want to feel more confident presenting at work or events
• Would love to take the stage but hold themselves back
• Are ready to practice in a supportive, like-minded community
• Know that becoming a stronger speaker will open doors in their career and business

The session includes:

• Practical exercises – gentle, no-pressure ways to build your confidence step by step
• Expert insights – from Claire’s broadcasting career and Louise’s business communication expertise
• Supportive community – connect with women who share your goals and challenges
• Actionable takeaways – tips you can immediately apply in your next meeting or presentation

What do our clients say?

Taking part in ‘Find Your Voice’ with Claire McCollum and Louise Brogan was a genuinely transformative and uplifting experience. I arrived nervous about speaking in front of others, but their warmth and encouragement quickly put me at ease. Claire’s broadcasting background gave me practical tools to manage nerves and structure my message, while Louise’s insights helped me connect my story to my goals. The mix of guidance and practice built my confidence. By the end, I felt ready to speak up with authenticity and clarity. ‘Find Your Voice’ helped me believe that my voice truly matters and that I can do it.

Gillian Hetherington, Mary Peters Trust

Thank you Claire and Louise for this hugely valuable session. My colleague and I gained so many top tips that will be easily actioned and help us deliver presentations with more ease and enjoyment. Some great pointers on keeping your nerves and how to improve LinkedIn work. Thanks again.

Kathy Morrow, Ulster University

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