Category: Inspiration
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10 March, 2020Quiz the Speaker – Interview Case Study
The interview format requires a teacher, confident student or another moderator to interview the speaker on stage. The questions can either be pre-agreed with the speaker or a few can be agreed and the rest posed by the audience. Naomi Campbell, Model, Actress, Businesswoman Supermodel, Icon and Activist, Naomi Campbell was interviewed by fellow speaker […]
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What does an SFS talk look like?
The standard Speakers for Schools talk is an hour long, with 20-30 minutes from the speaker and the rest of the session dedicated to Q+A. This allows the speaker to talk about a particular theme and then open up the discussion to the floor or to perhaps pre-agreed questions, depending on the speaker’s preference. Nick […]
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Ask the Expert – How do expert insights talk work?
The aim of the Expert Insights theme is for speakers to give students access to knowledge that they wouldn’t get elsewhere, providing students with a crash course in a specific area. These talks are useful for smaller, focused student groups (e.g. A-level students) but be sure to speak to the teacher about how to pitch […]
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Encouraging students to embrace individuality and build confidence
The aim of the Own Your Strengths theme is for speakers to encourage self-confidence and to urge students to embrace their individuality. Some speakers have a personal message for students who are often at an age where they can be navigating difficult social or identity issues and trying to figure out where they fit into […]
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6 March, 2020Inspiring Action in young people
The aim of the inspiring action theme is for speakers to share something they are passionate about and encourage students to create change. Speakers can aim to inspire action in areas such as: democracy, the environment, public service, human rights etc. to encourage student interest and empowerment in global or local issues. Talks are designed […]
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Sharing your life lessons and advice
The aim of the life lessons and advice theme is for speakers to share their advice, experiences and ‘life-lessons’ to help students see their potential and opportunities differently. Often successful figures can do this through sharing candid reflections that might challenge what students think is required for success. Delroy Beverley, Executive Director, Nottingham City […]
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Demystifying your Sector
The aim of the industry insights theme is for speakers to spark new interests or change how students see an industry, sector or role. Speakers can help translate their work in a way that leaves students thinking differently about an industry, how it affects the world and future opportunities. Anthony Osijo, MD of Fixed […]
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3 March, 2020David Morrissey, Actor and Director, at Alsop High School
David Morrissey, Actor and Director, at Alsop High School David Morrissey spoke to students in Liverpool about dramaturgy and working in the television industry. Students heard the realities of what life in the creative arts was like, and got David’s professional tips on writing, building character, performance, screenwriting and directing. They were shown example of […]
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22 April, 2019Anton Colella, CEO of ICAS and former CEO of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, at Lochend Community High School
Anton Colella, CEO of ICAS and former CEO of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, at Lochend Community High School Anton Colella spoke to a group of Fifth and Sixth Year students of business, enterprise and communications near Glasgow about his life and work as CEO of several companies. The talk centred around Anton’s messages of […]
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David Dein, former Arsenal Vice Chairman and football entrepreneur, at Coombe Boys School
David Dein, former Arsenal Vice Chairman and football entrepreneur, at Coombe Boys School David Dein delivered a talk at Coombe Boys School similar to his many talks with the charity, helping give transferable advice to students about the decisions or stresses they are facing at school. His experience meant that he was able to communicate […]