Verbal Communication for Youth (18-21 years) | Advanced (30 hours)

Module 1: Finding and Owning Your Voice

What we cover:

• How to talk about who you are without sounding fake

• Sharing your story so people get it

• Practicing short intros that feel like you

• What to say when you’ve messed up—and how to own it

• Being real in public without oversharing

Outcome: You’ll be able to talk about yourself in a way that feels honest, not rehearsed.
Activity: Share your story in 90 seconds—like you’re introducing yourself on LinkedIn, but realer.

Module 2: Talking When It’s Tough

What we cover:

• How to not freeze up in interviews

• What to say when asking for more (money, responsibility, respect)

• Staying cool during disagreements

• Giving feedback without sounding rude—or taking it without shutting down

• How leaders actually talk when things get uncomfortable

Outcome: You’ll handle hard conversations without falling apart or losing your cool.
Activity: Practice a few sticky situations—job interview, pay talk, sorting out a fight with a teammate.

Module 3: Presenting Without Being Boring

What we cover:

• How to plan a talk that makes sense

• Using slides that help—not distract

• Telling a story instead of listing bullet points

• Starting strong, ending stronger

• Making sure people remember what you said

Outcome: You’ll give a talk that feels natural and keeps people awake.
Activity: Pitch your idea (could be a business or project) and handle whatever questions come your way.

Module 4: Arguing, But Smart

What we cover:

• What debating actually is—not just yelling opinions

• How to build your side step-by-step

• What to do when someone throws a tough counterpoint

• Keeping your cool while proving a point

• Working with teammates during a live debate

Outcome: You’ll learn to argue with logic and style.
Activity: Take part in a real debate on a current topic—like “Should everyone get free money from the government?”

Module 5: Speaking That Sticks

What we cover:

• Using stories and little details to make people care

• Saying things that feel poetic without trying too hard

• How to blend emotion with message

• Making your words matter to people who don’t even know you

• What makes a line quotable

Outcome: You’ll leave people thinking—not just nodding.
Activity: Write and perform a short spoken word or speech—something that really means something to you.

Module 6: Talking Like a Leader

What we cover:

• Talking about your values and why they matter

• Running a panel or group without losing control

• Answering questions in front of a crowd (even weird ones)

• Ending with something people can act on

• Pulling all your growth together in one final message

Outcome: You’ll speak like someone with purpose—not just someone who practiced.
Activity: Deliver your own keynote—your voice, your story, your purpose.