Stand Up and Speak Podcast

About Stand Up and Speak Podcast

Welcome to our podcast, where we'll be exploring the art of public speaking. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, public speaking can be an intimidating task for many people. However, with the right techniques and approach, anyone can master the art of public speaking. Every week we'll be discussing the importance, tips and tricks to help you become a more confident and effective public speaker. We'll cover topics on what our organization focuses on such as preparation, delivery, body language, and dealing with nerves. We'll be speaking with experts and students every week.

Publisher

Stand Up and Speak

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Preparing for University Interviews

   Preparing for a university interview? Join Lori-Ann Jakel from Stand Up and Speak for practical tips to help you organize your thoughts, manage nerves, and communicate with confidence. Explore how to answer common interview questions, share examples of leadership and resilience, and talk about your achievements naturally. Discover strategies to build your confidence and turn your fear of interviews into one of your greatest strengths. You’ve worked hard to earn this opportunity. Now let’s help the interviewer get to know the person behind the application!

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Empowering Children's Voices

   Empowering Children’s Voices Public speaking is not just a skill for the stage. It is a life skill that helps children communicate clearly, think on their feet, listen to others, express their opinions respectfully, and develop the confidence to face challenges. In this video, Lori-Ann Jakel, Co-Founder of Stand Up and Speak, shares what she has seen firsthand working with young speakers, including more than 150 students who attended our summer camps. Every child starts in a different place. For some, progress may mean speaking a little louder, making eye contact, answering a question with more than one word, or recovering after forgetting what they wanted to say. These may seem like small changes, but for a child who was once afraid to speak, they can be enormous victories. Public speaking is not only for shy children. It meets children and teens wherever they are and challenges them to keep moving forward. Through prepared and impromptu speaking, they learn to organize their thoughts, answer questions thoughtfully, stay calm under pressure, listen, lead, and understand that making a mistake is not a disaster. These skills carry directly into the classroom and, eventually, into university, the workplace, leadership, and everyday life. Knowledge may open a door, but the ability to communicate can determine what happens next. Confidence can be learned. The earlier children begin developing their communication skills, the more opportunities they have to practice, make mistakes, overcome challenges, and discover the power of their own voice. A child’s voice is powerful, but they need to learn how to use it. -A child's voice is powerful but only if they learn to use it -Confidence can be learned, kids are preparing for life -The next generation needs to stand up and speak and shape the future -Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase, Martin Luther King

3. 

   28 Jan 2026

   The Public Speaking Boom

   Public speaking is often called the world’s number one fear—but in 2026, more people than ever are choosing to face it head-on. In this episode, LA unpacks the global rise in public speaking lessons, the impact of AI and personal branding, and heartfelt student success stories that prove communication changes lives. Whether you’re a parent, student, or professional, this episode will inspire you to find your voice and step into your confidence.

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