Learn to Love Public Speaking
Plenty of people would rather face sharks than give a speech, but speaking up is a skill anyone can learn.
Starts Wed, Dec 9
9:30 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Rita
4.5
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Prepare and deliver speeches confidently using a step-by-step organizational approach
Use vocal variety, pacing, and body language to engage an audience and command attention
Manage nervousness before and during a speech using specific, practical techniques
Understand and practice different speech types: informative, persuasive, narrative, and more
Initiate and lead conversations with confidence in everyday social settings
Give and receive constructive feedback on speeches in a supportive, low-pressure environment
Build the habit of preparation so that public speaking feels less like a performance and more like a conversation
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.
Plenty of people would rather face sharks than give a speech, but speaking up is a skill anyone can learn. In Learn to Love Public Speaking, middle schoolers work with a live instructor on a new technique each week, from finding their voice and crafting a message to hooking an audience and owning the stage, then practice each one out loud at home. By the end, your student has a step-by-step way to organize and prepare any speech. Works as well for the student who'd rather hide in the back row as for the one who already loves being heard.
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Session 1: Find Your Voice
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Session 2: Craft Your Message
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Session 3: Hook Your Audience
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Session 4: Own the Stage
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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