BEAT Workshop: Speak with Impact

About the workshop

The session combines practical instruction with engaging exercises to build confidence and improve speaking skills. Participants will explore key elements such as vocal delivery, body language, and clear structure through impromptu talks, storytelling, and mini speeches. Ideal for anyone looking to speak more confidently in presentations, pitches, meetings, or daily conversations, this workshop offers actionable tools and real-time practice to help participants become more effective, authentic, and self-assured speakers.

Key Topics Covered

The workshop will cover a range of topics, including:

• Foundations of effective public speaking
• Overcoming nervousness and building confidence
• Impromptu speaking skills
• Storytelling and personal expression
• Feedback and self-awareness

About Nina

Nina Boccia is a marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience creating dynamic and engaging content that connects to vision and values. She previously served as an associate editor at Azure Magazine and managing editor of its sister publication, Designlines, where she interviewed and reported on the best minds in design and architecture.

Through her work in arts, culture, and architecture in Toronto, she has held various leadership positions; creating and overseeing programming, marketing initiatives, and fundraising efforts. She has spearheaded and managed national marketing efforts including branding campaigns, partnerships, and content strategies.

Nina is passionate about sharing stories that are purpose-driven, support investment in community and culture, illustrate the transformative power of design, and champion the people creating meaningful impact. She is the Senior Director of Business Development and Marketing at KPMB Architects. Outside of her work at the firm, Nina sits on the advisory board for BEAT (Building Equality in Architecture Toronto) and is the 2025-26 President of the Ontario chapter for the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).

Fee: $10

Location: KPMB Office at 351 King St W, Suite 1200 Room N1

BEAT is continuing to work in collaboration with local Architects to provide a platform for promoting equality within the profession, through networking and leadership opportunities.

BEAT Workshops qualify for 1 OAA Structured Learning hour.

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