A classroom of students learn about public speaking from a Speaking Studio consultant.

The Speaking Studio

Who We Are

Located in room 166 of Reese Phifer Hall, the Speaking Studio is a campus wide resource dedicated to helping students, faculty and community partners enhance their public speaking, presentation and oral communication skills.  

Calm Public Speaking Anxiety:

Does speaking in front of an audience feel overwhelming? You are not alone. Whether it’s managing pre-presentation jitters or learning techniques to stay grounded under pressure, our consultants will guide you through practical strategies to calm your anxiety and speak with clarity and confidence.

Craft Effective Messages:

Behind every great presentation is a thoughtful and impactful message.
Whether you’re brainstorming topic ideas or fine-tuning structure and content, our consultants are here to guide you. We’ll meet you wherever you are in the process to ensure your speech, presentation, pitch, or project delivers a clear and compelling message, tailored to the audience you hope to reach.

Cultivate Dynamic Delivery:

Effective communication isn’t just about what you say, but how you say it. Our consultants are experts at helping you master the art of delivery, ensuring tone, body language, and pacing align with your message to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

We aim to help students calm public speaking anxiety, clarify and craft effective messages and cultivate dynamic delivery.

Make an Appointment

Speaking Studio appointments are designed to help you succeed in all areas of public speaking. Whether you’re refining a presentation, organizing ideas for a group project, preparing for an upcoming interview, or building confidence in front of an audience, our consultants are trained to support you.

With personalized feedback and tailored strategies-ranging from content organization to mastering delivery techniques – we’re committed to helping you achieve your communication goals, whether it’s your first speech or your 100th.

How to Make an Appointment

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

To get the most out of your session, come prepared with clear objectives. Think about what you’d like to focus on—whether it’s sharpening your content, practicing delivery, or overcoming anxiety. Our consultants are here to provide personalized guidance, and a solid plan ensures your appointment is as productive as possible!

Workshops

We offer a diverse range of workshops designed to bring the expertise of the Speaking Studio directly to your classroom. Our consultants can guide your students through  interactive sessions on delivering effective presentations, overcoming speaking anxiety, or crafting a compelling elevator pitch. Need something more specific? We’re also happy to customize workshops to meet the unique needs of your class, ensuring students gain practical skills to excel in any communication setting.

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Meet the Directors

Angela Billings

Senior Instructor, Director of the Speaking Studio
Angela Billings

Dr. Adam Sharples Brooks

Associate Professor, Director of Public Speaking
Dr. Adam Sharples Brooks

Meet the Consultants

Kalani Bagsby

Senior Consultant
Kalani Bagsby

Reed Fowler

Senior Consultant

Joseph Gambril

Senior Consultant
Joseph Gambril

Ansley Greer

Senior Consultant
Ansley Greer

Reese Kolaczek

Senior Consultant
Reese Kolaczek

Molly Lavelle

Casey Looper

Aidan Magouyork

Senior Consultant

Aidan Magouyork

Seth Martin

James Merchant

Logan Mooney

Senior Consultant
Logan Mooney

Quiana Morris

Senior Consultant

Reed Fowler

Josh McBride

Aidynmarie McKinney

Olivia McWilliams

Senior Consultant

Olivia McWilliams

Nataleigh Nix

Madison O’Connell

Harrison Ross

Senior Consultant
Harrison Ross

Christian Rhoades

Senior Consultant

Christian Rhoades

Ian Schlatter

Senior Consultant

Ian Schlatter

Lainey Sudall

Isabella Olguin Summers

Senior Consultant

Isabella Olguin Summers

Allison Tarpley

Senior Consultant
Allison Tarpley

Jason Tockstein

Bella Ward

Senior Consultant

Bella Ward

Sarah Elizabeth Wasdin

Senior Consultant

Sarah Elizabeth Wasdin

Reagan Wells

Senior Consultant
Reagan Wells

Joshua Werman

Senior Consultant

Joshua Werman

Kaitlyn Wilkerson

Senior Consultant

Kaitlyn Wilkerson

Grace Williams

Senior Consultant

Grace Williams

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