Speaking-up is Scary but Necessary By Ainaa Amirah Speaking up for myself My mom's eyes were in utter horror as I jumped out of my seat, pointed at my homeroom teacher, and corrected what he said about me. After that…
Welcome to our bi-weekly podcast where we aim to empower people to express themselves through speech! In each episode, we will seek to speak about ways to better verbalize ourselves and our stories. We will also have topical interview sessions…
With most parts of the world still on lockdown and most social interaction remaining online, there is a distinct lack of physical human contact in our lives. Even with all the emojis in the world, the emotions conveyed online are…
The tragic killing of George Floyd has mobilised the whole world behind the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the global fight against discrimination. Even as the world grapples with the effects of Covid-19, brave souls risk their health…
While the government has announced that schools will be reopened in stages, it is unlikely that elective classes will resume physically anytime soon. This is an opportunity to make some real changes to my public speaking syllabus and teaching style.…
Are you a storyteller? Would you like to improve your storytelling skills and compete with your peers while making new friends? Then register for the upcoming Battle of Storytellers 2020! Throughout the competition, you will be given various feedback from…
As a soft skill, Public Speaking is learned through curated social interactions and experiences — thus it is difficult to teach via textbooks or in a regular school setting. So when the coronavirus hit and education providers moved online, I…
People find passion challenging to encapsulate and describe. It can be anything and everything at the same time. Many have found time during the lockdown to discover their passions and reflect on their lives. Be it baking artisan bread, learning…
About the Speaking Stories Series The Speaking Stories Series chronicles anecdotes told by real people about their speaking experiences. Seek to Speak hopes to inspire more people to speak out through the connection they make with the stories shared here.…
Your voice is a powerful tool. It doesn't just spout out words; it also expresses emotion, emphasizes a message, and contextualizes a scenario. Only second to body language (55%), vocal expression represents a large percentage (38%) of communication – especially…
