Glasdir Conference Centre, Llanrwst |
The team that arrange the forum |
Let’s be honest I am terrified. ‘Public speaking is speaking to a group of people in a
structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the
listeners,’ (www.publicspeaking.co.nz)
to me, this just reads as ‘public speaking is speaking to a huge room of people
who are judging everything you say and expecting you be fascinating and
entertaining maybe even funny and definitely nerve free ...... Oh lord what
have I got myself into?! I’m already nervous, my palms are sweating and my
stomach is literally doing somersaults (it’s a real thing) and the forum is
over a week away, what will I be like on the day?!
Karen Plumb speaking last year |
It is my employers, Walking North Wales who arrange the
forum and when I was first asked to take part I was pleased to have the
opportunity. Last year’s forum was a massive success and I have heard some
fantastic feedback and read some of the talks which sound interesting and professional. Although this is fantastic news, for me it is
just a sign that the room will be full of many eager listeners expecting more
of the same! This year’s forum is about to sell out already, great for Walking
North Wales but my fears are worsening.
I am heartened that this is such a reputable event and that
I am lucky enough to be a part of it. Some of the topics and presentations of
the day sound interesting and include ‘Making a living from Niche Markets’ and ‘Building
walking trails - The Ardudwy Way and The North Wales Pilgrim's Way’, if only I
was just a spectator! There are even workshops held in the afternoon, I am
coordinating one of these too, but luckily this is more hands on and with fewer
people so I can cope with that!
Jojo Mains from the RNLI will be speaking this year |
The forum really is a
great place for outdoor businesses in the area to meet and find a central point
to discuss the way the market is going and I am really excited to be there. I
hope that I do Walking North Wales justice and my presentation goes well, wish
me luck and if I survive the day I’ll let you know how it goes!
For more information find The Outdoor North Wales Forum on
Facebook or visit their site www.outdoornorthwalesforum.co.uk
You will be great! Looking forward to it.
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