Find your voice and learn how to make a compelling case.
In this workshop, you’ll build confidence speaking in front of an audience, develop persuasive arguments backed by logic and evidence, and learn how to anticipate and respond to opposing viewpoints. You’ll experiment with tone, cadence, body language, and stage presence while practicing everything from quick, impromptu arguments to carefully prepared speeches and debates. Along the way, you’ll learn how to think on your feet, manage nerves, and communicate ideas with clarity and conviction. Put your skills to the test in a final persuasive speech or team debate tournament.
What you'll do
Build Your Speaker's Toolkit
Learn how tone, cadence, body language, and stage presence can strengthen your delivery. Practice techniques for managing nerves and commanding the room.
Think on Your Feet
Take on impromptu speaking challenges and surprise topics that require you to organize your thoughts, make a case, and respond in the moment.
Make Your Case
Learn how to research a topic, build a logical argument, use evidence effectively, and anticipate opposing viewpoints. Practice rebuttals and cross-examination along the way.
Take the Stage
Put your skills into action with a final persuasive speech or team debate tournament. Prepare, present, respond, and see how your argument holds up under pressure.
