Speak Up: Developing Effective Communication Skills for Life
About the Event
Wednesday, December 18
9-10 pm ET
virtual event; open to all mentees, mentors & members
In this community studio, participants will learn the basics of public speaking, debate and dialogue. A room for thought-provoking conversations, collaboration and courage. Disclaimer: Participation highly encouraged for this community studio.
In this session, we’ll build on what we learned in session one, explore the psychological and social impacts of debate (aka “blowing up the balloon”), and learn how to accept, think critically, and refute claims tactfully..
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Ayushree Dahal
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Ayushree is a high school student from the Bay Area. She enjoys watching TV shows/movies (especially romance), doing ceramics, and…
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Sidney Madden
Speaker
Sidney Madden is a reporter for NPR Music. Since 2020, she has served as co-host and co-creator of Louder Than A…
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Ayushree is a high school student from the Bay Area. She enjoys watching TV shows/movies (especially romance), doing ceramics, and…
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Sidney Madden is a reporter for NPR Music. Since 2020, she has served as co-host and co-creator of Louder Than A…
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