WICT Speak to Lead is excited for
the 2026 program!

Applications for the 2026 WICT Speak to Lead
program are open!

Click here to apply

Don’t let a phobia of public speaking overshadow your ability to communicate!

Public speaking is a critical skill for personal and professional success.  Whether
you’re working to overcome a legitimate phobia or need a boost of confidence to
speak up at work, this program will help you get there.

The WICT Speak to Lead program provides participants a safe and guided
experience to improve their public speaking skills, increase their self-confidence
and showcase their skills in a public forum consisting of key executives and peers
in their sphere of influence.

Transform your nerves or doubts into positive energy to nail your next
presentation or public speaking opportunity. Many program participants cite
their newfound confidence in public speaking as a key element to professional
success and promotions.

The program will teach techniques to strengthen public speaking skills, prepare
participants to communicate confidently to audiences of one to hundreds, in
person or virtual, and help them to thrive in their ever-changing work
environments.

The WICT Speak to Lead program serves the
following Touchstones of The WICT Network:

COMMUNICATE – Create and deliver a public speech.
CONNECT – Engage the audience.
FEARLESS – Be fearless in public speaking.
INSPIRE – Share inspirational topics and learn from fellow speakers.

This year’s program will contain learning and practice sessions, a dress
rehearsal, and a capstone event and reception, to be attended by peers,
leaders, and friends and family of your choice!

Program Cost: $1200

If you are not currently a member of The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain,
please consider joining!
You can learn about membership here: www.wictrm.org
You will be invoiced upon your acceptance to the program.

Contact

To learn more about WICT Speak to Lead, please connect with our program
committee at wict.rm.speaks@gmail.com

2026 Program Timeline - Key Dates
Participants are encouraged to attend all dates.

Program Acceptance

  • Participants will receive confirmation of their participation in WICT Speak to Lead.

Intro to WICT Speak to Lead – Program Kickoff

Date: 7/16(Thu) 4-6 PM

Duration: 2 hours

Location: TBD

Meet fellow participants and review program details, expectations, and opportunities.

Session 1 – Public Speaking Fundamentals

Date: 7/30(Thu) 9-11 AM

Duration: 2 hrs

Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center (above Starbucks)

Foundations for confident and compelling presentations. Participants leave this
workshop with the tools to create their WICT Speak to Lead presentation and land on
topics for their capstone speeches.

Session 2 – Storytelling, Speech Content, and Personal Brand

Date: 8/7(Fri) 9-11 AM

Duration: 2 hrs

Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center (above Starbucks)

Participants will dive deeper into the structure of a good speech, and use this
knowledge to workshop and map out their capstone speeches.

Session 3 – Speech Delivery

Date: 8/14(Fri) 9-11 AM

Duration: 2 hrs

Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center (above Starbucks)

Participants will learn and practice how to overcome nerves, cultivate excellent stage
presence, use impactful visuals and refine body language and personal style, using
their created speeches to practice what they’ve learned.

Session 4 – Bringing it All Together

Date: 8/20(Thu) 9-11 AM

Duration: 2 hrs, Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center

Participants will edit and finalize their speeches using the learning elements from
previous sessions and have an opportunity to practice speeches informally, receive
feedback, and refine.

Session 5 – Dress Rehearsal 

Date: 8/28 (Fri) 2-5PM

Duration: 3 hrs

Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center (above Starbucks)

Full dress rehearsal with complete wardrobe, audio, video, and visuals (slides, music,
etc.).

Session 6 – Capstone Event & Reception

Date: 9/11 (Fri) 1:30 -5:30

Duration: 4 hrs

Location: Spectrum Plaza Conference Center (above Starbucks)

Your final, capstone event! Participants showcase their skills by delivering their
WICT Speak to Lead presentation to an in-person audience of guests (invited by the
participants).