Toastmasters expert to talk on public speaking

SEQUIM — Seattle expert Jim Sultan will present “Taking the Fear Out of Public Speaking” at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Hosted by Skwim Toastmasters, the event will be free and open to the public at The Gathering Place in Sunland, 137 Fairway Drive.

Pre-registration is requested. Tickets are available online at https://tinyurl.com/PDN-publicspeaking.

“While millions of Americans fear public speaking,” said local small business consultant Kyle Hall, “it remains a leading way to generate solid, targeted leads for both traditional and entrepreneurial businesses.

“Whether an audience watches live or online, speaking lays the groundwork for building trust, rapport, and for winning devoted clients. If you are in business, you can’t afford to let terror of public speaking hold you back.”

Sultan served as International Director of Toastmasters from 2011 to 2013.

“I’ve been a Toastmaster for 16 years,” Sultan said, “but I’ve managed to cram a lifetime of experiences into that short time.”

With hundreds of presentations to audiences ranging from a handful to thousands of people under his belt, Sultan is a veteran of butterflies, cold sweats, dry mouth and all the other physical manifestations that come from the nervousness of presenting to a group.

More in Entertainment

Sequim photographer Randy Tomaras points to a photo featured in his two-volume course “It Is NOT the Camera.” Tomaras’ home studio will be featured in the Strait from the Artists Studio Tour today and Sunday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim artist looks for life outside of frame

Photographer will be part of Strait from the Artists tour

Sue Ritter Milling’s quilt, “Ole,” is part of the exhibit “Find Your Story” opening at Bayside Gallery on Sunday.
Bayside Gallery to host reception for ‘Find Your Story’

The Bayside Gallery will host a reception for the… Continue reading

Caitlin Warbelow will perform Tuesday evening at Rainshadow Recording on Fort Worden.
Warbelow, Ranney to perform at Rainshadow Recording studio

Caitlin Warbelow will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Warbelow,… Continue reading

Carol Marshall - "Crowned Crane"
Harbor Art Gallery to host reception on Saturday

Harbor Art Gallery will host a reception for its… Continue reading

The Black Ends to perform at Quilcene Lantern

The Black Ends will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Magical Strings to open Concerts in the Woods season

Concerts in the Woods will begin its 2024 schedule with… Continue reading

Stage productions highlight weekend events

Stage productions, bands and art shows will be on the Peninsula this… Continue reading

Cast members, from left, Stephen Browning, Christie Lang, Glenn Gilbert, Jim Gormly and Kelly McNees rehearse for the Port Ludlow Players’ production of “”Its a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.”
Ludlow Village Players to stage radio play

The Ludlow Village Players will stage a production of… Continue reading

Studio Bob to host drink and draw event

Studio Bob will host Drink and Draw at 7… Continue reading

Saltfire Theatre to stage ‘An Empty Plate’ in Port Townsend

Saltfire Theatre will stage its sixth production, “An Empty… Continue reading

Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs will open her studio to the public this weekend during the third Strait from the Artists Studio Tour.
Strait from the Artists Tour set this weekend

The third Strait from the Artists Tour will be open from 10… Continue reading

Kyle Bartholick-LeMaire (Sweeney Todd) and Angela Poynter (Mrs. Lovett) join the company for “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” at a rehearsal for “Sweeney Todd.” The show runs through Saturday at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Ghostlight to stage ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Sequim High

Musical dark comedy runs Thursday through Saturday at auditorium