FinTech North's New Initiative Boosts Public Speaking Skills in Leeds

Empowering Leeds' FinTech Professionals

The FinTech North has rolled out an exciting new initiative known as the Pitch & Present Masterclass, and it’s making waves in the Leeds business scene. This program looks to hone the public speaking and presentation skills of professionals in the FinTech, Tech, and Financial Services arenas, aiming for nothing short of excellence. Backed by the much-lauded UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the initiative serves as a beacon of hope, especially for women and diverse professionals who have often faced hurdles in their career advancement.

What makes this initiative particularly noteworthy is its goal to chip away at the barriers to professional growth, with a strong emphasis on those who’ve been historically underrepresented. The series of workshops and events target individuals who wish to sharpen their communication skills, whether they are speaking before a small internal team or presenting critical pitches to venture capitalists. In a landscape where effective communication is key, programs like these serve a vital role.

Backed by Local and Regional Authorities

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has joined hands with FinTech North on this noble mission. Together, they’re not just building platforms for skill development, but also working to strengthen the ecosystem in Leeds. The approach is holistic, looking to manage the gap between sheer technical expertise and the soft skill of communication. It's a smart move for a city that is quickly becoming a hub for financial innovation and collaboration.

This initiative is more than just classroom time; it’s an investment in talent and future leaders. Workshops focus heavily on practical skill development, helping professionals gain the confidence and competence they need for public speaking. The goal is to make sure every voice gets heard, no matter the audience size. Overall, it’s a clear win for fostering diverse thought leadership and empowering emerging talent in the region.

FinTech North’s Pitch & Present Masterclass doesn't just prepare individuals for the stage; it nurtures a community of inclusive leaders ready to share and collaborate. By integrating diverse thoughts and experiences, Leeds' FinTech scene is setting a powerful precedent for others to follow.

17 Comments

shiv raj
February 19, 2025 AT 17:58

This is huge for Leeds! I’ve seen so many brilliant minds get overlooked just because they couldn’t speak up in a room full of suits. This program? It’s the kind of lift people need to actually be seen.

Also, shoutout to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund - finally someone’s investing in people, not just tech stacks.
vaibhav tomar
February 19, 2025 AT 18:38

People forget that tech is not just code it’s communication the real magic happens when someone can explain why their algorithm matters not just how it works

finally someone gets it
suresh sankati
February 20, 2025 AT 04:35

Oh great another corporate feel-good initiative with a fancy name. When I was trying to pitch my idea last year the only thing I got was a free coffee and a pity smile. Hope this one actually leads to something real.
Pooja Kri
February 21, 2025 AT 07:26

The synergy between FinTech North and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is a strategic alignment of public-private ecosystem development leveraging soft skill capital to de-risk talent acquisition pipelines. This is not just training-it’s institutional scaffolding.
Sanjeev Kumar
February 22, 2025 AT 21:11

It’s funny how we build billion dollar platforms but still act like speaking in front of people is a magic trick you’re born with

maybe the real innovation is just letting people be human
Hemlata Arora
February 24, 2025 AT 18:05

This initiative sounds commendable on paper, but without measurable KPIs, structured mentorship, and follow-up evaluations, it’s merely performative allyship. Many similar programs have fizzled out after the first funding cycle.
manohar jha
February 25, 2025 AT 04:36

In India we say 'Bolne ka anda hai' - you gotta have the courage to speak up. This program gives people that egg, cracks it open, and lets the chick fly. Love it.
Nitya Tyagi
February 26, 2025 AT 02:16

Ugh... another 'diversity initiative' that's just a PR photo op...

Where were you when I was getting ignored in meetings for 5 years? Now you're giving out certificates? *sigh* 😔
Sanjay Verma
February 26, 2025 AT 04:14

This is actually brilliant. I’ve coached 3 people through pitch prep and all of them got funding within 3 months of the program. The confidence boost is real. Also, the feedback loops they use? Gold.
surabhi chaurasia
February 26, 2025 AT 15:43

People need to stop whining and just learn to talk. If you can’t speak up, you don’t deserve to be heard. This is just coddling.
Amresh Singh knowledge
February 28, 2025 AT 01:57

A well-structured initiative that aligns with regional economic development goals. The focus on underrepresented groups is not merely equitable-it is economically prudent. Talent is universal; opportunity is not.
Rahul Madhukumar
February 28, 2025 AT 17:14

Oh so now we’re giving out trophies for not being shy? Next they’ll hand out medals for showing up on time. This is just woke corporate theater. Real leaders don’t need workshops to talk.
Khushi Thakur
March 1, 2025 AT 11:09

There’s a quiet violence in assuming that silence equals incompetence. The real tragedy isn’t that people can’t speak-it’s that the system never created space for them to speak without fear.
Varad Tambolkar
March 2, 2025 AT 04:57

This is just the beginning... they’re training people to speak... but who’s controlling the narrative? Who’s funding the media? Who’s silencing the dissent? This is just step one in the Great Soft Skill Agenda...

⚠️ WATCH OUT
Vijay Paul
March 2, 2025 AT 14:14

Solid move. I’ve been in rooms where the loudest person had the dumbest idea. This balances the scale. Good on Leeds.
RUPESH BUKE
March 3, 2025 AT 06:44

Finally someone’s doing something real about this
Chirag Kamra
March 5, 2025 AT 06:31

Yo this is fire🔥 I did the first workshop last month and I went from shaking like a leaf to pitching to a VC last week and got a term sheet 😎 no cap. If you’re even a little scared of public speaking-JUST GO. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being heard.

FinTech North's New Initiative Boosts Public Speaking Skills in Leeds

Empowering Leeds' FinTech Professionals

Backed by Local and Regional Authorities

17 Comments

shiv raj

vaibhav tomar

suresh sankati

Pooja Kri

Sanjeev Kumar

Hemlata Arora

manohar jha

Nitya Tyagi

Sanjay Verma

surabhi chaurasia

Amresh Singh knowledge

Rahul Madhukumar

Khushi Thakur

Varad Tambolkar

Vijay Paul

RUPESH BUKE

Chirag Kamra

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