Public Speaking: The Key to Success

ElevatEd
Public-Speaking
June 12, 2025

In the current fast-paced, communication-driven environment, learning public speaking opens a door to lifetime success more than just a talent. Public speaking courses can significantly alter your child, whether they want to be a leader, an innovator, or only a confident communicator.

At 98thPercentile, we think that giving kids communication tools is as crucial as math, coding, or English. Public speaking not only builds confidence but also improves academic performance, sharpens critical thinking, and lays the groundwork for upcoming leadership.

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Why Is Public Speaking Important?

Let’s look at some compelling reasons why public speaking is essential:

Benefit	Impact
Confidence Building	Kids can express themselves clearly and elegantly and stand out in school and elsewhere.
Improves Communication	In both academic and social settings, good public speakers express their ideas clearly.
Enhances Academic Performance	Students who can speak well often write and read better due to their improved vocabulary and structured understanding
Builds Leadership Skills	Public speaking fosters upcoming leaders with great communication skills
Encourages Active Listening	Great listeners, great speakers promote improved teamwork and closer colleague interactions.

Public Speaking in Numbers: The Data Speaks for Itself
According to a 2023 survey:

LinkedIn 2023 poll reports: Communication skills are vital for career advancement, according to 94% of experts
Among recruiting managers, public speaking is among the top three most desirable soft skills.
Early exposure to public speaking helps children perform 15–20% better on verbal tests.

Communication skills ranked first among top qualities employers search for on resumes, above GPA, internship experience, or above, as per the poll conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Common Fears and How Classes Help

Children often experience anxiety about public speaking:
1) Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, impacts almost 75% of individuals
2) The correct direction can help to lower or even eradicate this anxiety.

Public speaking workshops support children in:

Providing a secure and encouraging environment
Instruction in organised speech writing
Promoting positive peer comments
Keeping youngsters interested using entertaining games and narrative methods
Giving regular practice via live sessions and exercises.

Skills Taught in Public Speaking Classes

A well-structured public speaking program like the one at 98thPercentile includes:

Skill	Description
Molding Voice	How to use tone, pitch, and pace effectively
Body Language	Non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, and posture.
Speech Structuring	Organising introduction, Body, and conclusion
Audience Engagement	Asking questions, using anecdotes, and keeping listeners interested.
Handling Nerves	Breathing exercises, positive self-talk, and confidence-building tools.

Real-World Public Speaking Stories

Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai became an icon by delivering passionate remarks on educational rights.
Greta Thunberg began a worldwide movement with her inspiring speeches on climate change.
Not only that, Barack Obama is known for his leadership for his ability to eloquently inspire millions of people with powerful addresses.

These leaders developed, honed, and acquired their skills via training and speaking chances; they were not born with them.

How 98thPercentile Makes a Difference

At 98thPercentile, we provide a special Public Speaking Program created especially for K-12 children. Every student gets individual attention in our small-group, live classes. Experienced teachers using a systematic curriculum centred on real-world communication conduct classes.
Our system trains students to be articulate leaders, considerate communicators, and convincing speakers, not only for school presentations.

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FAQs

Q1. At what age should my child start Public speaking courses?
Ans: Ideally for children aged 6. The earlier they start, the more confident they will become with age.

Q2. Is public speaking going to assist my kid with school presentations?
Ans: Definitely! It boosts confidence, organises their material, and lessens class presentation stress.

Q3.What if my kid is very reserved?
Ans: The Public Speaking course is designed to gently coax reserved children out of their comfort zones, fostering their growth in a supportive and judgment-free environment.

Q4. Are these sessions participatory?
Ans: Yes. Our sessions at 98thPercentile are very interactive. We use games, real-time feedback, and interesting subjects to keep students interested.

Q5. Can I monitor my child's development?
Ans: Yes. Performance tracking on our system lets you observe changes in your child's confidence and communication over time.

Fun Fact: Warren Buffett is among the wealthiest people in the world, and he thinks his public speaking class is the most valuable investment he ever made. Although he was terrified of public speaking, he overcame his fear through classes and attributes his success to it!

Public Speaking: The Key to Success

Why Is Public Speaking Important?