Speak START ™

Skill Appropriate Coaching


Who:    Grades 4-12

Time:   1 hour

Class size is limited to 6 students

Skill Level: Early & Developing Speakers

Focus:  Speak START™ sets an early Public Speaking foundation for speakers who are apprehensive or have a really difficult time speaking in public when they're not comfortable or relaxed. This program is a must for any speaker who wants to develop foundational public speaking skills that gives them the speaking confidence to really excel socially and academically.

The Speak START™ program is taught by highly skilled Public Speaking Coaches and utilizes our signature techniques and the most up-to-date resources to build a young speaker's confidence and social interaction. Our interactive coaching style provides a fun and friendly environment to ensure our young speaker is engaged and motivated to give 100%.

Our Speak START™ Program has been proven to help bright but shy students to:

  • Build Confidence

  • Refine thinking

  • Manage Fear/Anxiety 

  • Increase Class Participation

  • Embrace Non-verbal Skills

  • Organize Thoughts

  • Improve Articulation

  • Develop Social skills

  • Identify Leadership Skills

The Speak START ™program is sometimes divided into Speak START™ 1 and Speak START™ 2 based on skill ability. Regardless of the division, our PSFT Coaches are equipped to motivate and challenge our young speakers, while providing appropriate coaching techniques and feedback that set a foundation for effective communication life-skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, speakers will receive a digital Certificate of Achievement verifying the hours of development and commitment. 

All speakers will receive ongoing assessments measuring progress.

All sessions are recorded for reinforcement and feedback