
Learn to Love Public Speaking
Does your child's stomach flip when it's their turn to talk in front of the class?
Starts Mon, Nov 16
9:30 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions

Rita
4.5
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Organizing ideas: Plan what to say, and in what order, before you start
Voice: Practice projecting your voice and changing your pace at home
Body language: Use body language to grab an audience's attention
Calming nerves: Settle nerves with breathing and a simple prep routine
Meet Rita.

Rita
Rita Goodroe is an award winning coach, community builder, teacher, and keynote speaker on topics from creative writing and public speaking to marketing and entrepreneurship. Using humor and storytelling to break tough topics down into practical, easily implementable actions, Rita is a sought after motivator and community builder for organizations on the Fortune 500 like Kellogg's, associations and organizations like Women in Insurance and Financial Services and the National Concierge Association, and students of all ages. Featured in The Washington Post and seen on NBC, CBS, and Great Day Washington, Rita's strategies and thought leadership earned her the Change-Maker award by the United State of Women Summit. She credits her growth mindset and love of learning with providing her a wide array of exciting opportunities, and thrives on helping learners discover that same potential in themselves.
Does your child's stomach flip when it's their turn to talk in front of the class? In Learn to Love Public Speaking, kids learn a new technique each week from an award-winning coach and keynote speaker, from organizing their thoughts to projecting their voice and calming nerves, then try each one at home and share what they discover with their instructor. By the end, your child will have a step-by-step way to plan a speech and real tools for calming nerves. Whether your child goes quiet at their turn or reaches for the spotlight, there's a place here.
Organizing Your Thoughts Students learn a step-by-step way to prepare a speech, so they know what they want to say and in what order before they ever stand up.
Voice and Body Language Students practice projecting their voice, changing their pace, and using body language to grab an audience's attention and own the room.
Calming Nerves Students find out why nerves happen and try practical tools like breathing techniques, preparation routines, and thinking of nervousness as excitement.
Different Speeches and Conversations Students try informative, persuasive, and story speeches, learn to start and lead conversations, and give each other kind, helpful feedback along the way.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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