Public Speaking for Gen Z
Starts Apr 17 | 2 weeks
Public speaking is no longer just about debates or speeches. It’s about telling your story with impact on stage, in class, or even on YouTube and Instagram. This program equips Gen Z students with modern communication tools, confidence-building techniques, and storytelling skills to shine in both academic and real-world settings.
Instructors:
Devesh Lathi,
Founder, Futurowise
Mehek Kapoor
Founder, Project Sophos
Johnson Odakkal
Founder JOI
Outcomes
Develop public speaking skills and gain confidence
Record a speech or presentation
Get published on Futurowise
Earn a certificate with unique credential id
Explore careers in leadership and public speaking
When: Apr 17 to Apr 30, 2026
Sessions: On weekends evenings, India time
Duration: 12 hours: 6 sessions of 1-hour each + 6 hours of self-paced work
Where: Online (on Zoom)
Recommended For: Age 14 years and above
For students interested in:
Communication, Leadership
Structure
Apr 17 - Session 1: Listen Think Speak
A fast-paced introduction to public speaking. Students practise active listening, confidence drills, voice warm-ups, and short intro speeches to overcome stage fear.
Apr 18 - Session 2: Storytelling
Learn to structure clear, engaging messages. Through storytelling games and quick writing tasks, students craft compelling openings and 1-minute speeches.
Apr 19 - Session 3: Body Language and Presentation
Hands-on training for college admissions and scholarship interviews, focusing on posture, gestures, expressions, pacing, and tone through guided practice.
Apr 25 - Session 4: Interactive Speaking
Persuasion exercises, debates, real-life speaking scenarios, and impromptu rounds to build confident, audience-friendly delivery.
Apr 26 - Session 5: Interactive Speaking Advanced
Deeper practice with debates, group discussions, and collaborative speaking activities to strengthen clarity and confidence.
Apr 27 - Session 6: Expert Feedback and Final Showcase
Students deliver a 2 to 3 minute speech and receive individual, actionable feedback, plus simple routines to keep improving beyond the bootcamp.
Apr 30 - Publish Assignment and Certificate Awarded