SpeakTank
From stage fright to spotlight!
Build confidence and master public speaking with our weekly classes.
Course Information
3 -MONTH TERM
12 x 1 HOUR SESSION (Weekends)
INPERSON (Bothell)
It is absolutely normal to feel nervous and anxious when speaking in public. However, with training and guidance, you can win over the jitters and become an effective public speaker. Get ready to unlock your full potential with our weekly program!
This course will help you command the room with ease, whether you're addressing a large audience or a small group of friends. You'll learn the secrets to planning and delivering captivating ideas with confidence and overcome the most common roadblock - fear. You'll gain invaluable insights on critical thinking, creative writing, efficient research as well as collaborating to debate your ideas on any given topic. We'll torch the strategies on how to handle tricky questions and navigate conflicts like a pro!
Topics Covered
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Learn about the key elements of effective communication including senders and receivers, verbal and nonverbal cues, feedback, and noise.
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Public speaking can be an intimidating experience, and it's normal to feel nervous and anxious in such situations. Nevertheless, there are effective ways to manage and even overcome this fear, and transform it into an advantage. By honing specific skills and comprehending the root causes of public speaking fear, you can gain control over the symptoms of anxiety and deliver compelling speeches with confidence.
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Are you ready to captivate your audience and keep them hanging onto every word you say? Then it's time to harness the incredible power of nonverbal communication. By mastering the art of eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and spatial communication, you can create a powerful connection with your audience and leave a lasting impression. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a more effective and persuasive communicator. Start mastering the art of nonverbal communication today!
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Become a more persuasive communicator and effective problem solver: Getting introduced to the mechanisms of effective research and collation of thoughts is an essential skill that can help you process information in a way that not only leaves an impact on the receiver but also helps you in your personal and professional life. Understand how to find reliable sources of information, evaluate the information for accuracy and relevance, and synthize the information into a coherent whole that is easy to understand and remember. Collating your thoughts involves organizing your ideas and arguments in a logical and coherent way, so that they are easy to follow and understand.
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A short talk is a short speech, often under ten minutes, that is given at meetings and on special occasions.
The long speeches appear more daunting than they really are.
This course will cover the processes involved in outlining and developing both short talks and long speeches with ease, breaking them into introduction, body, and conclusion. -
The culmination of each term will be in the form of a formal presentation held in a public space and will be open to friends and families to attend. Details regarding the venue, time and date will be communicated closer to the event.
Upcoming Quarter
Talk & Triumph Quarter - 12 classes | 1 hour each
Batches -
3rd - 6th Graders - Saturday | 11-12noonClasses start from April 2025
Location: Deepti Designs Studio, Near Thrasher’s Corner, Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell
Requirements
The program is specifically for 3rd-6th graders.
Participants must bring their laptops/tablets and writing instrument, such as a notebook, pencil/pen in all the classes.
The instructional and practice materials required for this course and the additional resources are included in enrollment and will be made available during the workshop.
Restrictions and Cancellation Policy
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited during class sessions.
Cancellation of enrollment up to two weeks before the start date will result in a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Cancellation after this period will result in the issuance of a voucher valued at up to 40% of the registration fee. Please note that this voucher cannot be redeemed for cash and can only be used towards services or products offered by Deepti Designs, excluding weekly classes.
Due to the nature of the class, make-up classes or compensatory sessions cannot be provided in the event of absence of a student from the session
We reserve the right to refuse service to any participants based on grounds of discipline.
Interest Form
Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in our Public Speaking classes. Please fill up the form and we would connect with you soon with details on the spots available.
Meet the Team
Deepti Agrawal
Curator
A celebrated TEDx Speaker and a Washington State’s Official Speaker Bureau member, Deepti Agrawal is an acclaimed educator, speaker and traditional artist.
She has been a guest lecturer at Seattle University, and WA State University aside from serving as a speaker at public organizations such as Seattle Art Museum, King County Library System among countless other public and private organizations of national and international repute.
With over 20 years of experience in education and communications, Deepti has dedicated her career to helping students unlock their full potential as confident and effective communicators.
As a seasoned educator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their role as a curator of public speaking courses.
Arshia Sinha
Instructor
Sai Keertana Ganta
Instructor