Strong Foundations for Engineering Influence: Core Communication Skills for Impact

Event Details

This event is open to Engineering Graduates, Apprentices and Technicians only.

Do you want to communicate your ideas with more clarity and impact? Whether you're speaking in meetings, presenting to stakeholders, or networking, confidence is key. This interactive session will help you develop a strong personal presence, handle unexpected questions with ease, and refine your ability to speak under pressure in small or larger settings. Through coaching, peer feedback, and engaging challenges—including a fun ‘Presentation Karaoke’ activity—you’ll leave with practical and foundational tools to build confidence in a range of professional setting. No boring lectures—just real skills for real-world situations!

Key themes:

• Impactful Communication & Presentation
• Exploring Limiting Beliefs & Increasing Authentic Confidence
• Strategic Networking & Relationship Building
• Thinking on Your Feet & Adaptability
• Peer Coaching & Feedback for Growth

Join us for an engaging and interactive session that will empower you to become a more confident and effective communicator. Whether you're presenting to a small team or a large audience, these skills will help you make a lasting impression.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you unlock your full potential!
 

Speaker Biographies:

Marcia Ody MBE
Marcia Ody is an independent education consultant and empowerment coach, having worked in
higher education for more than 20 years. She was the Teaching and Learning Manager (Students as
Partners) at the University of Manchester where she had strategic responsibility for peer education
and student engagement. Marcia has a national and international reputation in the field of peer
education, awarded a National Teaching Fellow and an MBE in 2016 as well as being a certified and
passionate Trainer for Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)/Supplemental Instruction (SI).


William Carey SFHEA
A UK-based, European-focussed Educational and Academic Developer, Will has worked with thousands of students and staff to help bring their ideas and voices into focus, and shape their Higher Education experience. Working across Europe (notably Ireland, Sweden and UK) he regularly communicates with small and large groups (400+) and has found ways to develop his confidence in these different settings. Stemming from his early work at The University of Manchester (UK), and Munster Technological University (Ireland), he is passionate about the power and potential of partnerships, and how individuals can communicate well together.

The Venue:

The Novotel Manchester Centre is conveniently located within walking distance of Manchester Oxford Road (0.3 miles), Deansgate (0.5 miles) and Manchseter Picadilly (0.7 miles) Stations. 

Manchester Airport is only a 24 min drive away (8.9 miles) but will be more factoring morning traffic. Parking availbale offsite with 225 spaces.

Address: 21 Dickinson Street, M1 4LX Manchester, United Kingdom

Arrangements for accomoodation (if needed) must be made seperately. Please contact hotel directly. 

For any enquiries about the event, please contact events@eemua.org.

Who should attend

Engineering Graduates, Apprentices and Technicians