Speaking Baseline and Goals
The learner gives a short talk on a favourite topic and sets two or three personal speaking and leadership goals with the coach.
Tutoring
1-on-1 Leadership and Public Speaking Coach for Teens
Six private coaching sessions that help teens speak with confidence and lead groups with clarity. Each session targets the learner's own goals, from class presentations and debates to running meetings and giving feedback to teammates.
$150
6 classes · $25.00 per class
Paid once.
- Level
- Mixed Level
- Ages
- 12–17
- Duration
- 45 min
- Classes
- 1 / Week
- Weeks
- Flexible
- Not satisfied after the first class? Full refund.
- 100% Safe & Secure Checkout
Class Experience
Some teens dread presenting in class; others are already club captains or student council members who want to lead with more impact. This private coaching program meets each learner where they are and builds the speaking and leadership skills they actually need right now.
The first session is a relaxed baseline: the learner gives a short talk on a topic they enjoy, and together with the coach they set two or three clear goals. From there, sessions cover voice and body language, structuring persuasive talks, handling nerves and thinking on your feet with impromptu speaking drills.
Leadership runs through the whole program. Learners practise running a short meeting, giving and receiving feedback, encouraging quieter teammates and making a group decision fairly. The coach role-plays real situations, such as leading a group project or speaking up in a team that disagrees, so learners can rehearse before it matters.
Because sessions are one-on-one, shy or anxious teens can start with very small, low-pressure exercises and build up gradually. Learners who want to can bring real material, such as an upcoming speech, debate case or club announcement, and work on it directly.
The program ends with a capstone talk recorded in the final session and a personal next-step plan so learners keep practising after the coaching ends.
How classes work
Sessions are scheduled one-on-one at times that suit the learner, once a week for six weeks. Each 45-minute session includes a warm-up, focused skill practice with live feedback and a small challenge to try before the next session.
What we'll cover
Session 1: Speaking Baseline and Goals – Give a short talk and set personal speaking and leadership goals.
Session 2: Voice, Body Language and Presence – Use posture, eye contact, pace and pauses to sound confident.
Session 3: Structuring a Persuasive Talk – Build a clear opening, strong points and a memorable close.
Session 4: Managing Nerves and Thinking on Your Feet – Practise calming routines and impromptu speaking drills.
Session 5: Leading Groups – Rehearse running meetings, giving feedback and building teamwork.
Session 6: Capstone Speech and Next-Step Plan – Deliver a final talk and plan how to keep growing.
Learning Outcomes
Plan and deliver a clear, persuasive short speech
Use voice, posture and eye contact to project confidence
Manage nerves with practical calming strategies
Speak on the spot using simple impromptu structures
Lead a group discussion and give constructive feedback to teammates
Learning Needs Support
ShynessAnxiety
Private, judgement-free sessions let shy or anxious teens rehearse in a safe space, starting with small low-stakes exercises and building up gradually.
Prerequisites
No prior public speaking experience is needed. Learners of all levels are welcome, from first-time presenters to experienced debaters and club leaders.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Computer with cameraNotebook and penOptional speech or presentation to work on
- Device and internet
- Computer with camera and microphoneQuiet spaceStable internet connection
Computer with working camera and microphone; notebook and pen; optional real speech, debate case or presentation the learner wants to improve.
Syllabus
6 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class.
Voice, Body Language and Presence
The learner practises posture, eye contact, pace and pauses to sound and look more confident.
Structuring a Persuasive Talk
The learner builds a clear opening, strong supporting points and a memorable close for a short persuasive speech.
Managing Nerves and Thinking on Your Feet
The learner tries calming routines and impromptu speaking drills to stay steady when put on the spot.
Leading Groups
Through role-play, the learner rehearses running a meeting, giving feedback and helping a team make decisions together.
Capstone Speech and Next-Step Plan
The learner delivers a final talk, reviews progress against their goals and plans how to keep practising.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
- Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM
- Mon, Nov 9 · 4:30 PM
- Tue, Nov 10 · 1:30 PM
- Thu, Nov 12 · 1:00 PM
Parents Often Ask
It suits teens aged 12 to 17 at any level, from shy students who dread presenting to club leaders and debaters who want more impact. Each program is shaped around the learner's own goals.
After enrolling, you choose a weekly time that suits your teen from the coach's available slots. The six sessions usually run once a week, and a session can be moved if you give the coach notice.
Yes. Learners are encouraged to bring real material such as a class presentation, debate case or club announcement. The coach fits it into the session plan.
Sessions are private and start with small, low-pressure exercises. The coach builds up gradually, and no one else watches unless your teen chooses to practise in front of family.
They finish with a recorded capstone talk, notes on their strengths and next steps, and a personal practice plan. Progress depends on practice, so the plan helps them keep improving afterward.
Meet your Instructor
With more than 30 years of experience in public speaking instruction and speech coaching, Dr. Julie Connor supports youth in finding voice and confidence. Holds Ed.D., Ed.S., M.S., and B.S. degrees and holds multiple K–12 teaching certifications plus TESOL. Instruction combines s…
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