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How to help your child with public speaking

Helping your child become a confident and effective public speaker is a gradual process that takes time. Whilst some tips and tweaks can be applied with immediate effect, seeing true life-changing results happens over many months and many speeches. Here are some practical ways to help your child with their public speaking: At Super Speak, […]

Mastering Persuasion: Harnessing the Power of Rebuttals

Have you ever aspired to be a more persuasive communicator, whether it’s within the familial confines of your home, during school leadership meetings, in the workplace environment, or even in the dynamic arena of formal debates? Look no further, for delving into the art of rebuttals is your first step on this captivating journey. Rebuttals, […]

8 tips on how to use palm cards effectively

Picture this: you’re on stage, ready to deliver a speech that could captivate your audience. You’ve got your notes on palm cards in hand, but here’s the twist—these little cards can either be your secret weapon for success or a daunting distraction that sends your message off course. How you wield them determines the outcome. […]

10 Tips To Persuade & Influence Your Audience

No matter what your age, being able to persuade and influence your audience during a speech is a key skill that can help you effectively communicate & deliver your message to others for any speech and in life in more generally. Here, we take a look at ten tips to help you persuade and influence […]

How your child can practice and prepare for a great speech

When it comes to equipping your child with the tools to deliver an exceptional speech, the magic lies in the process’s bookends. The ‘top’ of the process involves preparation before you even start writing, while the ‘tail’ entails ample practice once the speech is penned. Developing the skills of thorough preparation and practice is essential […]

How to hold palm cards when giving a speech

When giving an effective speech, it is common to use cue cards (or palm cards) as a reference to your key talking points. But how should you hold your palm cards? Here are 5 tips to help you hold your palm cards appropriately when giving a speech: You may otherwise wish to use a lectern […]

How your child can engage an audience when giving a speech

Learning the art of audience engagement and fostering participation during a speech is a valuable life skill that regrettably eludes many youngsters (and even adults). Devoting a little time to honing effective communication skills can equip your child with abilities that will serve them throughout their lifetime. Not only will this elevate their school presentations, […]

4 Non-Verbal Tips To Help Deliver A Great Speech

All great communicators focus on their non-verbal aspects when giving a speech. By carefully including the below public speaking non-verbal tips in your next speech, you will enhance your message & engage your audience in a more meaningful way. A study done by Albert Mehrabian in the 1950’s demonstrates that when it comes to communication […]

How To Reduce Kids Public Speaking Nerves

Helping kids overcome public speaking nerves and stage fright requires a combination of reframing, plenty of preparation, relaxation techniques, experience and support. By using the below tips, you can help your child build confidence & overcome their fear of public speaking. 1️⃣ Shift Your Child’s Perspective from Getting to Giving: When it comes to public […]

How Kids Can Research For A Speech

When preparing a speech, many people dive straight into writing. However, dedicating more time to upfront brainstorming and research can transform a good speech into a captivating and engaging one. In this blog post, we explore how children can effectively research for a speech and provide tips on evaluating information. Research plays a pivotal role […]