FISH OF SANCAP will launch a new public speaking workshop series this summer, giving community members an opportunity to strengthen communication skills, build confidence, and become more effective speakers in both personal and professional settings.
The first session, “Speech Delivery: Techniques and Methods,” will take place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at Sanibel Community Church, located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
The interactive workshop will be led by Christopher Pritchard and Christine Cargnoni, MBA, DTM, of Toastmasters International through the Naples Advanced Toastmasters Club. The session will focus on effective speech delivery techniques, presentation structure, audience engagement, and strategies to improve speaking confidence and presence.
Christopher Pritchard is an author, public speaking coach, and experienced Toastmasters leader who has served in multiple leadership roles within Florida District Toastmasters. As a member of Naples Advanced Toastmasters, he has worked with and mentored speakers at the national level and is currently completing a book focused on public speaking.
Christine Cargnoni, Distinguished Toastmaster and Managing Director of the Coulton C. Price Neurological Foundation, knows the benefits of effective communication on personal and business relationships. Christine advocates for the role of communication in practical brain health. She has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and is a CFP© Professional who has an interest in financial behavior.
Participants will explore ways to improve vocal delivery, organize thoughts more effectively, connect with audiences, and strengthen overall communication skills. The workshop is designed for beginners, professionals, community leaders, volunteers, and anyone looking to become more comfortable speaking in front of others.
Naples Advanced Toastmasters Club is part of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that helps individuals develop communication and leadership skills through structured speaking programs, mentorship, and hands on practice. The Naples club includes experienced speakers and Distinguished Toastmasters who help participants strengthen presentation skills, leadership development, and professional communication.
“This workshop series creates an opportunity for people to grow their confidence while strengthening skills they use every day, whether in the workplace, volunteering, leading meetings, or simply communicating more effectively,” said Simon Robson, Community Outreach and Resiliency Director at FISH. “Strong communication helps build stronger connections within a community, and we are excited to partner with Naples Advanced Toastmasters to bring these learning opportunities to Sanibel.”
This program serves as Part One of a two-part public speaking series. Part Two is scheduled for July 25, 2026, with a possible bonus workshop planned for August 29, 2026. Additional details on upcoming sessions will be announced by FISH in the coming weeks.
For more information about the public speaking series, contact Simon Robson at (239) 472-4775 or simon@fishofsancap.org
