# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Avoiding presentations? Feel like you're boring? Change all that in 3 hours. No boring lectures. Just simple tools that actually work!About this EventStrong communication skills aren’t just nice to have – they’re essential for academic success, interviews, and future careers. This workshop gives high school and post-secondary students practical speaking and assertive communication tools they’ll use immediately.Designed for high school and post-secondary students aged 16 to 22, this fun, interactive, and practical workshop involves:✔ Real-life situations, not just formal presentations✔ Small, supportive exercises✔ Building confidence step-by-stepYou’ll walk away with:Repeatable speaking skillsBody language that persuades and influencesSkills in speaking without overthinkingVocal techniques that make you sound engaging, not monotoneWhat to say when you don’t know what to say (thinking on your feet)How to sound more confident, even if you’re nervousEasy ways to get rid of ‘uh,’ ‘um,’ and awkward pausesTechniques to stay calm under pressureEasy-to-apply assertiveness micro-skillsAn e-guide to with all these tools and more to keep building confidenceIn just 3 hours, learn how to:✔ Speak without freezing✔ Think on your feet✔ Sound confident and assertive (even when you're nervous)And much more.Limited spots (kept small on purpose so everyone receives individualized attention)Register now before it fills up (will build a wait list for future sessions) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/from-cringe-to-confident-speaking-and-assertiveness-skills-for-youth/100001986550484977 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 168.02, max: 168.02, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall - **lat**: 51.09160600000001 - **long**: -114.2107105 - **full address**: Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall, 8551 Bowness Road Northwest, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1fda19017747eaacb05f24d8ca87f65865cb9251f5973d8ecd33da3c19f89f95-rimg-w1200-h1356-dcfdde8e-gmir.jpg?v=1775881819 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth being held? - **A:** From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall, 8551 Bowness Road Northwest, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth? - **A:** Tickets for From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth are priced at CAD 168 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 168 + CAD 11 fee + CAD 8 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth? - **A:** From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth is organized by Speak Easy with Shona Welsh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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