1-on-1 Public Speaking for Teens with a TED Speaker

Help your teen gain confidence in public speaking with private, personalized coaching from TED Speaker and public speaking coach, Dr. Julie Connor. This one-on-one public speaking class is tailored to each student’s unique needs - whether they are a beginner who wants to overcome speaking anxiety or an experienced speaker preparing for a competition or event.

✅ Flexible Scheduling: Choose from available times or request a time that works best for your schedule.

What Teens Will Learn:
In a supportive, encouraging environment, teens develop essential public speaking and conversation skills with a seasoned professional speaker. They may choose to focus on:

✔ Speechwriting & Organization – Create a speech outline and craft a compelling speech
✔ Speech Delivery Skills – Eye contact, voice projection, gestures, and body language
✔ Speech Contest Coaching – Competitive event preparation (see list below)
✔ Event-Specific Practice – Science fair presentations, student leadership speeches, debate.  If you have a special upcoming event, I can help you prepare for it.
✔ Conversational Confidence – Engaging activities for children to practice speaking skills

Speech & Debate Tournament Coaching  – As an experienced contest judge and event coach, Dr. Julie Connor understands and shares criteria tournament judges expect.
Students receive expert coaching and feedback in:

🎭  Interpretation Events: Dramatic, Humorous, Duo, Poetry & Prose, Program Oral Interpretation
🎤   Original & Prepared Speeches: Original Oratory, Informative Speaking, Expository Speech
🗣️   Impromptu & Extemporaneous Speaking – Thinking on your feet with confidence
⚖️   Debate Preparation – Argument structure, rebuttals, and persuasive delivery
📹   Special Event & Video Preparation – Fine-tuning presentations for competitions or online submissions

Who Is This Class For?
🔹 Beginner Speakers – Build confidence through engaging speaking and conversation
🔹 Experienced Speakers – Receive detailed feedback to sharpen public speaking skills
🔹 Competitive Speakers – Speech & debate students preparing for tournaments
🔹 Students with Upcoming Events – Practice for school presentations, interviews, and leadership speeches

With personalized instruction and positive feedback, students will overcome stage fright, build confidence, and become effective communicators in any setting.

This ongoing course allows novice speakers to gain confidence as they practice new skills and receive encouragement. Experienced speakers will have opportunities to receive evaluative feedback to sharpen their public speaking skills.

📅 Enroll today and empower your child with lifelong public speaking skills!