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Local TED Speaker Coach Opens Online Community for Public Speaking Skills
SSA co-founder and TED coach Cathey Armillas joined KOIN 6 AM Extra to talk about Speaker Skills Academy’s drill-based approach to public speaking — and why their method is changing how people build confidence at the mic.
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You don’t get better at speaking by speaking.
You get better by drilling.
Cathey Armillas
Co-Founder & TED Coach, Speaker Skills Academy
Co-Founder & TED Coach, Speaker Skills Academy
Community Voices
What People Are Saying
Lisa Peters
“Loved: meeting new incredible amazing people. Learned: true brilliance shows up in various ways!”
Shannon McQuilkin
“I absolutely loved all the stories that were shared with me tonight. I loved seeing pieces of their world. I learned that I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I’d be.”
Cindy Cyr
“Loved: meeting all these new people! Learned: How powerful it is to adjust the volume — that our brain shifts meaning.”
Shauna-kaye Brown
“One thing I loved was how engaging the discourse becomes when you are utilizing the different speaking octaves. One thing I learned was how to address my breathing while speaking. I have never thought about that as a technique.”
Rachel Epps
“Loved getting to hear other people play with volume to achieve authenticity. Learned how much breathing can affect the way speech is delivered.”
Teresa Younkin
“I loved the enthusiasm everyone exuded whether they were whispering and/or shouting!”
Vanessa R2S
“I loved working with Teresa, she’s amazing. I learned that tone matters, not just to make others comfortable but to engage them and hold their interest as well.”
Craig Collins
“Loved the energy and meeting new people! Learned why volume matters, how to use it and when to use it :)”
Jan Angelo Benosa
“I loved playing around with the decibel zones to emphasize certain parts of my story, and I learned about the 4 Decibel Zones!”
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