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Negotiation for Kids – Learning to Persuade, Convince, and Settle from a Young Age     We commonly associate the skill set of negotiation with adults, given that it is a core skill that is utilised at work (and sometimes at home!). However, negotiation is fast gaining traction as a unique, stand-out skill for our […]

Research Your Topic – Crafting a Strong Informative Presentation     For our young communicators, being assigned a project to research and present may be one of the tougher tasks in school. From finding the correct evidence/research proof to arranging the content to engage the audience, it can be a tough ask for our younger […]

Creating a Clear Presentation – Tips on How to Arrange Information in Your Child’s Speech     We have been there before – there is just too much information that we want to include in our speech that it becomes a struggle to arrange everything into a short 10-minute speech. This is not something that […]

Maximise Your Stage Presence – Mastering Stage Positioning for Speech Excellence     Public speaking or presentations on stage go beyond the content; your delivery style as a speaker/communicator also contributes to the impression of confidence. This applies equally to our young communicators who are starting to explore the speaking stage. For them, the habit-building […]

The ABCs of Planning a Speech – Mastering Your Script!     For most young communicators, the main fear stems from the actual speech or presentation on stage. However, learners often neglect another key aspect of the communication setting – the script-crafting process. Planning a speech is not simply a moment of inspiration or built-in […]

“Can You Give Me One Second?” Question Answering Techniques for Your Child!     We have all been there – sitting in the classroom, our minds slowly moving someplace else … before our teacher’s question jolt us back! In that impromptu, unprepared setting, how do we respond confidently? Well, our young communicators are likely to […]

The Young Communicator – Public Speaking Scenarios for Kids/Teenagers     It has been a while into COVID-19, and we are starting to see some return to normalcy as face-to-face settings resume once more. For our young communicators, this would also mean a return to face-to-face communication settings that they may be required to manage, […]

Managing Stage Fear & Anxiety – Mastering the Stage Experience     If you have a child who is fearful or worried about public speaking, you are not alone in this journey. The common experience we see over at the Public Speaking Academy are students, learners, communicators who grapple with stage fear or anxiety and […]

Home Public Speaking Practices for the March Holidays!     It’s that time of the year again, and we are sure your child will be looking forward to the rest! While winding down remains a priority for your child, some may want to take this opportunity to pick up or explore a new skill before […]