Public Speaking Academy
Welcome to Brain Power’s Public Speaking Academy!
Our Public Speaking programs guide bright and high-achieving students toward reaching their full potential as speakers, rhetoricians, and persuaders.
In our program, students will master the fundamentals of Aristotle’s rhetoric, learning to effectively use ethos, pathos, and logos. They will also discover the science of overcoming the fear of public speaking and how to use body language, voice modulation, and timing effectively.
Students will learn over 20 different speech and presentation techniques, including hooks, evidence, data, humor, and improv. Advanced skills such as persuasion (using sources like Cialdini), negotiation (with insights from Voss and Sun Tzu), debate (identifying and rebutting logical fallacies), and interview techniques (covering both standard and thought experiments) will be taught.
Practical experience is a key component, with opportunities to participate in the Speaker’s Idol competition, where last year, over 50% of the finalists and the overall winner were Brain Power students. Students will complete over eight written speeches, a major media project, analytical work, and other assignments designed to enhance learning without being overly time-consuming.
Enrichment opportunities include theatre outings and, depending on availability, a visit to Parliament. By the end of the program, students will have mastered Brain Power’s techniques for delivering clear, engaging, and memorable speeches, presentations, and persuasive communications. These skills will help build the confidence needed to achieve their academic and personal goals, growing into leading thinkers and communicators.
Our 6 Principles of Public Speaking
Our Public Speaking programs are founded on six core principles designed to help our students reach their full potential as public speakers: evidence-based communication, training and practice, critical thinking, finding your voice, adaptive tool use, and ethical persuasion.
Our Approach: Discover the Difference!
Studies have show that 60% of bright and talented students underachieve relative to their potential. Our specialty is to help them realize that potential through the five main elements of our pedagogy: acceleration, complexity, engagement, feedback, and academic mentorship.
Our Classes: Look Inside a Classroom!
Each class is structured with 30% theory and the balance split between application and group engagement, respecting the intellect of bright students. Intellectual discourse is woven throughout each session to promote meaningful dialogue and deep understanding.
Our Programs: Explore Our Offerings!
Classes are held once a week for two hours. Full-year (34-lesson) programs are available for Grades 4-5, 6-8, and 9+. Skills are scaffolded carefully across each level from introductory to mastery.
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We also offer 4-lesson workshops focused public speaking in summer and during the school year.
All NEW students must have a free assessment interview.
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