Edinburgh Speakers` Bureau

Welcome to the Edinburgh Speakers' Bureau Capital Communicators runs the Edinburgh Speakers' Bureau, our non-profit outreach programme to serve business and the community with top-notch speakers. All are regular members of one of the Edinburgh Toastmasters clubs and have been presenting for many years. Our speakers deliver: Competition style speeches (5-10 mins) Mini-keynote speeches (15-20 mins) Specialist or educational speeches (20-45 mins) Who are our speakers Our speakers all have different backgrounds and specialist subjects. All are trained public speakers, have participated in competitions and use their skills professionally, so you can be assured of a great experience. Presentations can often be tailored to suit your audience. How to book To book a speaker, you will need to: Specify an event date, time and venue already booked Know the minimum and maximum speech length Estimate the number of attendees Explain any interests or angle that suits your audience Contact the Bureau Chair on 07939 720114 or nick@capitalcommunicators.org We will allocate an available speaker based on your needs and give the speaker your details. Speakers are provided on an expense-only basis, but any donations will be put towards further training at our clubs.		Why book a speaker? To really get your event off the ground To let your audience improve their communications skills To give the start of your own meeting a welcome boost To educate, entertain or inform your guests If you want to see a speaker in action, please come to one of the Edinburgh Toastmasters meetings: Capital Communicators in the New Town Waverley Communicators in the Old Town
Nick Williams (Bureau Chair) As a committed mountaineer and published author, Nick Williams has a wealth of unusual experiences to suit all audiences. His talks motivate by way of metaphor, instruct through example, and entertain by finding the ordinary in the strangest of places.
Penny Haywood Calder (Bureau PR Officer) Penny is an acknowledged PR guru and author of the business book best-seller: DIY PR, the small business owner's guide to 'free' publicity (Batsford paperback 1998). She also knows what panic attacks feel like when public speaking - and how she overcame them. Invite her to speak on how to boost your business or conquer your fear of public speaking.
Moira M. Beaton (past Area Governor, Toastmasters in Scotland) Moira learnt to communicate whilst living long-term and travelling extensively in the Middle East and Cyprus. On her return to Scotland after 25 years abroad, she qualified as a solicitor in Edinburgh, and balanced the challenges of the legal profession and one of her life-long passions - the art of communication. Now, as a personal and communication coach, she helps people fulfil their dreams and speak with power. Careful: this woman could change your life!
Eu Jin Teh (President, Capital Communicators) English is Eu Jin's second language, but this has not stopped him from presenting at conferences and winning many speech contests. As a Malaysian with Chinese ethnic background, Eu Jin came to the UK six years ago, and has since successfully turned his biggest challenge, effective communication, into his greatest strength. From his experiences on and off the podium, Eu Jin will entertain, provide practical advice, and inspire native and non-native speakers to deliver confidently.