From Cringe to Confident: Speaking and Assertiveness Skills for Youth
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall | Calgary, AB
About this Event
Strong communication skills aren’t just nice to have – they’re essential for academic success, interviews, and future careers. This workshop gives high school and post-secondary students practical speaking and assertive communication tools they’ll use immediately.
Designed for high school and post-secondary students aged 16 to 22, this fun, interactive, and practical workshop involves:
✔ Real-life situations, not just formal presentations
✔ Small, supportive exercises
✔ Building confidence step-by-step
You’ll walk away with:
- Repeatable speaking skills
- Body language that persuades and influences
- Skills in speaking without overthinking
- Vocal techniques that make you sound engaging, not monotone
- What to say when you don’t know what to say (thinking on your feet)
- How to sound more confident, even if you’re nervous
- Easy ways to get rid of ‘uh,’ ‘um,’ and awkward pauses
- Techniques to stay calm under pressure
- Easy-to-apply assertiveness micro-skills
- An e-guide to with all these tools and more to keep building confidence
In just 3 hours, learn how to:
✔ Speak without freezing
✔ Think on your feet
✔ Sound confident and assertive (even when you're nervous)
And much more.
Limited spots (kept small on purpose so everyone receives individualized attention)
Register now before it fills up (will build a wait list for future sessions)
Where is it happening?
Bowness Ratepayers Scout and Guide Hall, 8551 Bowness Road Northwest, Calgary, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 168.02











