The Young Women’s Speech Contest organised by the Women’s Federation for
World Peace (WFWP) in South London. The event aims to provide young
women with a platform to express their opinions, beliefs, and values through
public speaking. The Speech Contest has been held annually since 2015,
offering participants the chance to develop their public speaking skills and
compete for monetary prizes. This year’s theme is “Women Leading with
Creativity - Encouraging Innovative Leadership and Governance”.
Speaker 1: Chantelle Kaaria, a film producer and community action practitioner,
emphasises the importance of creativity and narrative in leadership. She
discusses how women can use their emotional intelligence and intuitive
leadership to make impactful decisions and foster positive societal changes.
Using examples like Angela Merkel’s leadership during the refugee crisis and
the Dove Real Beauty campaign, she illustrates how emotional intelligence and
narrative strategies can lead to effective and humane decision-making. The
speaker encourages women to embrace their emotional and intuitive strengths
to create positive changes in society.
Speaker 2: Bernice Siguio highlights historical examples of women who have
used creativity and resilience to overcome challenges and achieve success. She
encourages women to harness their unique qualities and creativity to inspire and
lead others. She emphasises that creativity provides freedom and enables
women to empower themselves and others. She shares examples of women
who have used creativity to overcome challenges and achieve success, such as
Madam C.J. Walker, who built a successful business despite facing significant
obstacles.
Speaker 3: Asho Musse, a student in Health and Social Care, shares her
experiences working as a family practitioner. She discusses her role in
assessing parents’ abilities to care for their children, many of whom face
challenges. She shares her personal experiences and the importance of
emotional intelligence in leadership. She emphasises how women can use their
emotions to build deeper connections and make more accurate decisions,
advocating for the value of intuitive leadership.
Conclusion:
The event concludes with feedback from the judges, who commend the
participants for their passion and engagement. The winners are announced and
the first prize winner is given direct entry to the National Speech Contest in
Central London.
First Prize: Chantelle Kaaria.
Second Prize: Asho Musse
Third Prize: Bernice Siguio
The event highlights the importance of providing young women with
opportunities to develop their leadership and public speaking skills.
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