Learn to Love Public Speaking
Most people rank public speaking among their biggest fears — but it's also one of the most learnable skills in existence, and the students who get comfortable with it early have an edge that lasts a lifetime.
Starts Mon, Nov 16
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.
Most people rank public speaking among their biggest fears — but it's also one of the most learnable skills in existence, and the students who get comfortable with it early have an edge that lasts a lifetime. Learn to Love Public Speaking is a weekly class for students in grades 3–5 where every session focuses on a different technique or speech type: how to organize your thoughts before you speak, how to project your voice and own the room, how to handle nerves, how to lead a conversation, and more. Led by an experienced instructor who — by nature of the job — genuinely loves public speaking, this class builds confidence in students who'd rather stay quiet and sharpens the skills of those who already enjoy being heard.
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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DAYS22
HRS56
MINMon, Nov 16 • 9:30pm UTC
4 classes, starts in 27 days
Learn to Love Public Speaking