More about speeches

Marie-Noëlle Barton’s expertise in education and in the promotion of science and engineering to young people and to women makes her an ideal speaker on many issues. These are some of the themes she can address:

Building self-esteem and confidence

What is ‘Self-Esteem and Confidence’?
Do we need it?
Why do some people lack it?
How can you build it?

This address helps men and women to believe in themselves and seize opportunities to succeed.

Can be tailored for a girls-only or women-only audience.

Networking successfully

What is networking?
Why should you network?
Who makes up a network?
Characteristics and skills to network
How to network effectively

This presentation covers the A to Z of networking effectively.

Can be delivered as a workshop with interactive activities.

Speaking effectively in public

Based on Marie-Noëlle’s 20 years of public speaking experience, this presentation takes you from the research to the effective delivery of a speech, and how to enjoy the experience. Covers the pitfalls and how to tell jokes.

Can be delivered as a one-day workshop.

Attracting more women into science, engineering and technology

This speech looks at the reasons why there are so few women in these sectors and what can be done to encourage girls and women into these professions so that Industry is better equipped for competitiveness.

Particularly aimed at Government, Industry, Academia, educational and training organisations.

Inspiring young people into science, engineering and technology

This presentation highlights the excitement of SET, its vital importance and its relevance to everyone’s life. Careers of successful and motivating young role models will be covered.

Can be tailored for a girls-only audience or for an INSET meeting.

Speeches can be delivered:

  • at any level – an overview or very detailed
  • in any format – conference style (with or without power point slides) or after dinner
  • in any style – analytical or entertaining
  • to any audience – from school students to professionals
  • in English or French – to audiences in the UK or overseas.