How competitive public speaking can transform students' lives | Betty Chen | TEDxDel Mar Youth
Competitive public speaking builds confidence, sharpens critical thinking, and empowers students to express themselves clearly. Discover how this skill opens doors to leadership, academic success, and lifelong communication excellence. Betty Chen is dedicated to empowering young adolescents through competitive speaking. A passionate competitor in speech and debate since the third grade, she believes that effective communication cultivates confidence, critical thinking, and resilience. Betty has witnessed firsthand how participation in competitive speaking fosters personal success and the impact of investing in competitive speaking for adolescents’ lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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