Resources
Tips, drills, and encouragement
Practical reading for parents and speakers — from a coach who has delivered several hundred speech evaluations.
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For parents
How to help your shy child speak up (without pushing)
Five gentle, practical moves you can use at home this week to build a shy child's speaking confidence.
Jun 10, 2025 · 5 min read
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Speaking tips
Three impromptu speaking drills you can do anywhere
Thinking on your feet is a trainable skill. Here are three drills we use in cohorts to make it feel easy.
May 20, 2025 · 4 min read
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DSITalks
What makes DSITalks such a powerful finale
A recap of why ending a 12-week cohort on a real stage changes how students see themselves.
Apr 28, 2025 · 3 min read
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