General Information

Looking to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Gain the confidence to speak up? Come and learn with "Speak to Lead" The vast majority of people (75%) rank the fear of public speaking as their number one anxiety –according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. For some people, this means fear of speaking to large groups. For others, it means speaking to even a single person if that person has the power to evaluate you, as in a supervisor, interviewer, or professor giving an oral exam. “Speak to Lead” is a Public Speaking and Leadership Program that provides experiential workshops and practical opportunities for students to radiate confidence in their own communication and leadership skills for personal growth and social intelligence in a variety of speaking situations.

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Program Benefits

• Practice with a mentor/peer on strategies to improve your communication abilities with others and in a variety of speaking situations.
• Provided with public speaking and communication tips and knowledge that will help reduce your anxiety and improve your overall social performance.
• Participate in an experience with your peers and lead group discussions or meetings guided by a mentor/expert.

The ultimate goal of Speak to Lead is to provide the practical opportunity for each student at their own pace to develop their own communication and leadership skills through a positive experience.

Program Curriculum

The curriculum offered will utilize a network of intra and inter-institutional connections and between our community partners in a lecture format, group and one-to-one discussion, and interaction, including case studies and mock sessions.

Selection Process

We are looking for students who have a desire for personal and professional growth. Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Email notification of acceptance will be sent by the week prior to the event date. Upon acceptance, participants will receive further instructions and details will be provided with confirmation.

Space is limited. To participate, please Submit an Application

To partner and for more information: chao.vang@csus.edu