Writer and comedian Viv Groskop will be hosting an interactive theatre show on “how to own the room” in the first WeSpeak event of 2020. The event will take place this Thursday from 6pm to 10pm at the Fairmont Southampton hotel.WeSpeak seeks to focus on women’s professional development, helping to give women the confidence to speak up and speak out in their corporate communities. WeSpeak’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for women across all industries to practise presentation skills and to build confidence through coaching and learning opportunities.Thursday’s event will be sponsored by international law firm Appleby.Partners Tammy Richardson-Augustus and Vanessa Schrum are both WeSpeak coaches and members of Appleby’s global Female Leaders Network, which brings together women in senior positions across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The network champions workplace inclusivity and diversity of boardroom representation. Ms Richardson-Augustus said: “Appleby is thrilled to sponsor this empowering event for women. We relish this opportunity to foster collegiality among our female colleagues, which is one of the hallmarks of our firm, and to network with other women from diverse industries and backgrounds whilst sharpening our public speaking skills.” All female employees across all areas of Appleby and Appleby Global Services have been invited to attend, the firm said.