Taught by Joel Weldon, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®
Free live open house · Oct 22 & Oct 29
Your child already has something worth saying.
Come see how we help them say it.
Not sure the program is right for your child? Join a free open house and meet Hall of Fame speaker Joel Weldon, Coach Everett and Coach Troy. Ask anything, and let your child try speaking in a friendly, small setting. You won't want your child to miss this.
Save my family's spotFree · Live on Zoom · No obligation to enroll
CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®
Learn from a Hall of Fame speaker, alongside a teen who has been where your child is.
Joel Weldon is a member of the National Speakers Association's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®. CPAE stands for Council of Peers Award for Excellence, an honor given by fellow professional speakers.
Now Joel teaches at the start of every Youth Edition class, beside Coach Everett, his teenage co-creator. The two share a birthday, exactly 70 years apart.
What happens at the open house
A relaxed, live session on Zoom, built for families who are still deciding.
Meet the coaches
Joel, Everett and Troy introduce themselves and show you exactly how the program works.
Your child tries it
Students who want to can speak in a friendly, small setting. No one is put on the spot.
You decide
Ask every question you have. Then decide, with no pressure, whether it's right for your family.
One skill. Every room they'll ever walk into.
After six months, students are noticeably more comfortable speaking under pressure, presenting ideas and starting conversations. Here's where that shows up.
School
Presentations go from something to survive to something they volunteer for. Teachers and scholarship committees notice.
Work
So many hiring decisions happen in the interview. A young person who speaks clearly under pressure starts ahead.
Leadership
People follow the person who can help them see an idea, not just the person who has it.
Relationships
Saying hard things kindly, disagreeing without damage, and being understood the first time.
Themselves
Knowing they can speak to a room and be heard changes what they believe they're allowed to try.
The moment it's all built for
At the end of six months, your child gives their talk live at the Ultimate Speaker Showcase, in front of family and friends. Then the video from their very first night plays for the room. Your family keeps the video, and you see exactly how far they've come.
Who you'll meet
The three people behind the program.
Hall of Fame Speaker
Joel Weldon
Creator of the Ultimate Speaking System. He teaches at the start of every class.
Co-creator & host
Coach Everett
A homeschool student who once froze when called on in class. He hosts every class.
Program guide
Coach Troy
Everett's dad and a certified coach who has worked directly with Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. He keeps every family supported, from the first class to the Showcase.
Pick your open house
Choose the date that fits your family.
Thursday, October 22
4:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM Mountain · 6:00 PM Central · 7:00 PM Eastern
Thursday, October 29
4:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM Mountain · 6:00 PM Central · 7:00 PM Eastern
- Zoom link emailed right away
- Reminder the day before and an hour before
- Parents register and stay nearby
Questions parents ask
Short answers. Bring the rest to the open house.
My child is shy. Is this really for them?
Yes. The program is built for quiet and nervous kids as much as confident ones. Everett was the quiet kid himself. At the open house, speaking is always optional.
Do we have to sign up for the program after the open house?
No. The open house is free, and there is no obligation. It exists so you can decide with confidence.
What does the program itself look like?
Six months, 12 live online classes held every two weeks, in groups of no more than 12 students ages 11–19. It ends with a virtual graduation at the Ultimate Speaker Showcase.
Does my child need a camera?
For the program, yes, so they can practice eye contact and body language. For the open house, a working camera and microphone help, but come either way.
Two small groups. Twelve seats each.
Joel Weldon's Ultimate Speaking System, Youth Edition, is a 6-month live program for ages 11–19. We cap every group at 12 so every child speaks, gets feedback and grows. Parents are always welcome to watch, and if the first class isn't right for your child, we'll refund your payment in full.
- 12 live classes, every two weeks
- Speaking practice in every class
- Two personal coaching reviews
- Student workbook and five badges
- A sealed before-and-after video
- Graduation at the Ultimate Speaker Showcase
Group 1 · Starts Thursday, November 5
4:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM Mountain · 6:00 PM Central · 7:00 PM Eastern
Group 2 · Starts Thursday, November 12
4:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM Mountain · 6:00 PM Central · 7:00 PM Eastern
Already sure? Apply for a seat now →
One evening is all it takes to know if this is right for your child.
Come meet the coaches, ask your questions, and see it for yourself. It's free, and there's no obligation to enroll.
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What families are saying
Real words from a student and parents who have been through it.
This program taught me how to be more clear, fluent and more confident overall.Clayton Ingram, 17, aspiring NASCAR driver
“Before my son and daughter took this program, they were okay talking to people, but not at a level I'd call confident and engaging. After four classes, they were better communicators at home, at school and on their sports team!”
— Parent“My son now commands the rooms he's in, and adults are shocked at how quickly he has advanced.”
— Parent“Both of our kids' teachers told me they were very impressed by how much better they speak in front of the class this fall. When they learned both had taken a speaking program this summer, they could see it made a huge difference.”
— Parent“We really loved getting feedback on our speeches! It was very useful to hear the real truth about what was good and what needed work.”
— Past student“The best part about this program was understanding how we performed on camera, and realizing there are strategies that make people feel like they are being listened to and spoken to.”
— Past student“We appreciate how every student is treated like an adult and not a kid.”
— Past student“It's an incredible feeling to realize how far my performance has come. When I compare my first speech to my most recent one, there is so much improvement. I'm kind of embarrassed by how rough the first one was!”
— Past studentIndividual results vary.