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Kauai Agora

Aloha! At Kauai Agora, we believe in the power of effective communication, critical thinking, and leadership. There is a crosswalk makai of Kress St.

Our club provides a supportive environment for individuals to enhance these skills. Whether you are comfortable or terrified to speak in from of others, Kauai Agora is the place to learn, practice, and excel. We meet at 12 noon HST for 1 hour every 2nd and 4th Monday in Hale Lihue Community Center, located on 4286 Rice Street, Lihue across from Kress Street. Parking is on the street or in the stri

p mall across the street. The Community Center entrance is through the coffee shop. Guests always welcome. Come by to observe or participate in our meetings to get a real feeling about what we do. Our mission is to empower members to become brilliant communicators and a confident leaders who will make a positive impact on our community. Kauai Agora is associated with Agora Speakers International which is a worldwide nonprofit association of passionate volunteers devoted to helping people develop their public speaking, communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Why Join Kauai Agora?

1. **Free Membership**: Joining Kauai Agora comes with no financial commitment. We believe in making these transformative opportunities accessible to everyone, so membership is absolutely free.

2. **Learn from Peers**: Surround yourself with a diverse group of individuals, each with unique experiences and insights. Agora provides a space for collaborative learning and skill-sharing.

3. **Structured Programs**: Benefit from Agora’s evidenced-based, structured program designed to guide you through a journey of continuous improvement. From delivering speeches to leading meetings, each step is crafted to enhance your abilities.

4. **Constructive Feedback**: Receive valuable feedback from members to help you grow. Our supportive community is here to provide encouragement and constructive suggestions for improvement.

5. **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts from various backgrounds. Agora is not just a club; it's a network that opens doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

09/13/2025

Yesterday I officiated a wedding for my niece. As I walked up to the mike, I had 150 eyes on me, close family, friends and complete strangers, and most importantly my niece who put a lot of time and energy into planning a beautiful wedding.

I felt immense pressure to honor them by doing a great job. After the wedding dozens of strangers approached me and complimented me on how personal the ceremony was and how I had done a great job speaking without notes. This included family, the parents of the bride and groom, but most of all, my niece, who said, "That was so perfect Uncle. Thank you."

I am grateful for my time in Agora for giving me a platform to practice speaking, faking confidence, and controlling my nerves. I grateful to my fellow Agorians that gave me feedback during my dry run of the ceremony during our last Agora meeting.

I hope our community takes advantage of this amazing opportunity to practice speaking, leading, and communication. You never know when someone will ask you to speak. Especially if they find out you are an Agorian 🙂 It is a great opportunity if you are prepared.

Go ahead and do something that scares you!

05/14/2025

Our latest Agora meeting was filled with heartfelt moments and deep reflections as we explored the theme of "Love" for Mother's Day. Mark delivered an inspiring speech titled "Finding My North," sharing how writing down his values helped him navigate tough times and stay grounded. Allison also led a thought-provoking discussion that challenged our members with deep, meaningful questions on love and purpose—no easy task, especially on a Monday! It was a powerful session that reminded us all why we value our Agora community and the important of involvement and practice. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed!

04/15/2025

Kauai Agora had a fantastic meeting today at our new location, Hale Lihue. After President John kicked things off, Kahea, the manager of Hale Lihue, gave us a warm welcome and shared an inspiring overview of their mission. The agenda was packed with two engaging speeches, two formal evaluations, and still enough time for Hot Questions. Members were especially glad to see the return of formal evaluations.

Remember we moved. See full details on our About page or at our website kauaiagora.org. Hope to see you at a future meeting.

04/07/2025

Come check us out on April 14th!

04/01/2025

We're MOVING!!! To a new location AND a new schedule.

This is our grand relocation. Join us on April 14 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Hale Lihue Community Center located on 4286 Rice Street, Lihue (entrance through the coffee shop).

This will be out first meeting in the new location. Then we will continue to meet the second and forth Monday of each month at 12 pm HST for one hour at the Hale Lihue Community Center.

See our website at https://kauaiagora.org for all the details!

03/18/2025

We’re still going strong! 💪 It’s been a hectic holiday season as we bid farewell to 2024 🎉 and welcome in 2025 🎊. Today’s meeting was truly delicious 🍽️, with one thought-provoking speech on "Truth" 🤔 and another serving up a tasty talk on "St. Patty’s Day Dinner for 8 on a $20 budget in just 5 minutes" 🍀🍴.

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Our team leader and VP of PR also shared exciting news about our club’s upcoming location change! 📍 The new venue is centrally located and better connected to the community, which will help spread the word that Kauai Agora membership is absolutely FREE! More to come soon.

11/20/2024

Kauai Agora members and our guests met on November 18. Our theme was “Attitude with gratitude.” Our speaker was Deslynn Jaquias whose speech was entitled “Capturing Memories of Loved Ones.” Truly bonding time as we shared what we are grateful for in our lives.

If you are interested in increasing your communication skills and being confident in public speaking join us every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Learn more about Kauai Agora at www.kauaiagora.org and subscribe to our page.

11/13/2024

Join us for our monthly meetings on the first and third Mondays held in Lihue at 12:00PM - 1:00PM at the the rear conference room of Saint Michael and All Angels Church at 4364 Hardy Street.

Here are two key reasons why gaining confidence in public speaking is valuable:

1. Enhanced Professional and Personal
Opportunities: Strong public speaking skills can open doors to leadership roles, promotions, and networking opportunities. It allows individuals to effectively communicate ideas, influence decisions, and build relationships.

2. Personal Empowerment: Overcoming the fear of public speaking can significantly boost self-esteem and self-assurance. It empowers individuals to express themselves confidently and persuasively, leading to greater personal and professional satisfaction.

For more information

https://kauaiagora.org/

We look forward to meeting you.

11/06/2024

Kauai Agora members met Nov 4 and took turns gazing into a crystal ball looking for hints on the future for various local topics thanks to Jim, our Hot Questions master. The meeting started with an improv exercise "Leading with emotions" and club elections followed. Mark W presented Agora project #5, titled Solutions to Modern Chaos" We look forward to meeting you, out future Agora friends at one of our future meetings. See details at www.kauaiagora.org or our Facebook About page.

10/26/2024

80% of the membership and some guests were in attendance and ready to be entertained by our two speakers last meeting. Jim used slight of tongue to astonish us with the story of Herman Klinck which was magically delivered.

Kauai Agora meets twice a month to tell stories, practice our speaking and leadership skills which is the ONLY way to improve. Learn more at www.kauaiagora.org or on our About page.

10/08/2024

We had a "quintessential" Agora meeting today.
All members stepped up to collaborate to make this impromptu meeting a success!

Jim explained how his life was not unlike Demetrene's in many ways. Jim demonstrated the many elements of an excellent speech. We returned a bit to tradition when Mark W gave Jim a formal evaluation for his speech.

Join us for our Halloween meeting on Mon, Oct 21. See more info at www.kauaiagora.org

09/18/2024

Jan and others with the "Red" communication style are enthusiastic and creative! And that is just one of their many strengths. We had a good mix of all four color communication styles at the meeting. Once we all discovered our primary preferred communication styles, we learned how to communicate more effectively with others with different communication styles.

Did you miss our awesome workshop? Don't worry. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month we gather to strengthen our communication skills. Come join us at Saint Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue from 12:00 pm until 1 pm in the conference room located at the rear building.

See more at https://www.kauaiagora.org

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4286 Rice Street
Lihue, HI
96766

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