Listen "088 How Confident Public Speaking Is Crucial in Your Kid’s Future with Anna Scoby"
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Send us a textListen to this episode, "How Confident Public Speaking Is Crucial In Your Kid’s Future with Anna Scoby" as Communication Coach, Ann Scoby joins Dori Durbin. Does your child absolutely dread speaking in class or giving presentations? Communications coach Anna Scoby shares invaluable insights on building confidence before focusing on skills. Learn why memorization may not be best, how to find coping strategies for their anxiety, and the importance of having open conversations. Anna stresses avoiding assumptions - instead, ask your child how you can support them. Get her expert tips on proper encouragement, not memorizing, and ways to boost their self-worth first. Whether your child has an upcoming speech, interview, or just struggles with shyness, Anna's wisdom is a game-changer.Anna also shares:The Importance of Public Speaking SkillsBuilding Confidence Before Skills TrainingUsing Bullet Points Instead of MemorizationManaging Speech Anxiety in KidsHaving Open Conversations with Your ChildAvoiding Assumptions About What They NeeEncouraging Without DemotivatingWhen to Let Them Walk AwayLearning From the First CompetitionWhat Kids Wish Parents KnewAbout Anna:Anna is an award-winning speaker, communication coach, and founder of Project Be You, a non-profit organization dedicated to youth. She has been working with children for over seven years now and has developed several unique programs to teach communication and leadership skills to kids of all ages. She specializes in taking away the intimidating factors of public speaking. She teaches communication engagingly and encouragingly to achieve the desired results. Anna believes that effective communication is the key element to future success for our kids. Follow Anna:https://www.facebook.com/anna.scoby/https://www.instagram.com/project_be_you_by_anna/https://www.Projectbeyou.comemail: [email protected] Anna's Book:https://www.amazon.com/Young-Entrepreneurs-Handbook-Parent-Child-Entrepreneurial/product-reviews/B0C91DT6DZDid you love this episode? Discover more here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115https://youtu.be/kK2UDG5bI6A?si=oF0b9AnDhU0snZPqMore about Dori Durbin:Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/Find Dori's Books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ Follow Dori:Intro for TDP (version 2)
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