Leaders persuade
Leadership means bringing people with you. Debate teaches you to build a case others can follow.
Debaters & Public Speaking Club
Practise the art of persuasion. Members debate, speak in public and give feedback that sharpens how they think and lead.
Why it matters for leadership
Clear thinking
To argue well you first think well: weigh the evidence, spot weak reasoning and put ideas in order.
Careful listening
Good debaters listen closely to the other side before they answer. So do good leaders.
Calm confidence
Speaking in front of others again and again turns nerves into a calm, steady presence.
Respectful disagreement
Debate shows how to disagree about ideas while honouring people, a skill every team needs.
A voice for change
Change-driven leaders speak up for what is right, clearly and with conviction, in the rooms that matter.
What you will do in the club
Debate
Take a side, build your case and answer the other team with reason and respect.
Speak in public
Stand before an audience, share your ideas and practise holding a room.
Give and get feedback
Hear what landed and what to sharpen, and help fellow members grow too.
Apply to join the club
For TGLC leaders who want to sharpen how they think, speak and lead.
- Tell us about yourself
- Share your speaking experience
- Tell us why you want to join
New to public speaking? You are welcome. The club is a safe place to start.
