Speech Analysis,Quick Tips — 3/31/2026
In competitive speaking, we are taught to fill every second with substance. Strong analysis, rapid transitions, crisp delivery. Silence is often treated as a mistake. But during a UIL **6A school tier** tournament in Texas, competing in **Persuasive Speaking**, silence became my strongest argumen...
Speech Analysis,Presentation — 3/23/2026
I find it quite interesting that one of the biggest fears people have with public speaking is the fear of their **mind going blank**. Being scared of forgetting what to say next is valid, even if you are relying on a perfectly memorized speech. But it’s ironic because that memorized speech IS the pr...
Quick Tips,Speech Analysis,Presentation — 3/22/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the “Calm Under Pressure” Speaking workshop this weekend! It was wonderful to host Pen2Podium’s first in-person event. I’m very grateful to all the students and parents who showed interest in the event and participated through the drills and by asking such insightf...