Every young person has a voice. We help them find it.
One dedicated coach every week, building the confidence to speak up, think on their feet, and be heard, through a journey they actually look forward to.
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Coach ClintHolds a Master's in Linguistics from York University, with research focused on language, power, and effective public speaking
Coach RachelCreates vibrant, supportive learning environments where kids feel safe to take risks
Coach NatalieFormer President of the Central Memorial Debate Club and an active member of the University of Calgary Debate Society
Coach EmmaCoaches round strategy, argumentation, rebuttal, and weighing for students aiming at real competition
Coach MicheleBuilds speaking, listening, and pronunciation with younger learners through stories, songs, games, and props
Coach SarahA PhD candidate researching game design for social change, and brings that playfulness into sessions
Coach NabeelaHas worked as a media coach, preparing people for interviews and helping them speak confidently on camera
Coach VedMentored younger debaters one-on-one, leading to the club’s first junior national placement
Coach LaroseePassionate about youth empowerment, she is thrilled to help your child grow in confidence and self-expression
Coach AmirStudied English literature and works as a storyteller as well as a teacher
Coach DeemSeven years of experience coaching debate and public speaking, now studying medicine at the University of Calgary
Coach TylerHas presented to municipal councils and elected representatives as a community advocate
Coach MikalahOver seven years coaching students in public speaking, theatre and debate
Coach KatieRepresented Team Canada at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in 2025 and 2026
Coach NashidTen years competing in Alberta Debate and Speech Association tournaments and with the University of Calgary Debate Society
Who it's for
You already know which one is your child.
Coaching is one-on-one, so we start exactly where your child is.
The shy one
Knows the answer but won’t raise their hand. We start private, no audience, and stack small wins until speaking feels safe.
Help my shy studentThe one who never stops talking
Loves to talk, loses the thread halfway through. We give that energy a track to run on, so the point actually lands.
Fix the ramblingThe debater
Already argues at the dinner table and wants to win for real. We build cases, rebuttal, and cross-ex, then point it at tournaments.
Build a debaterThe teen with college coming
Apps and interviews are close. We run mock interviews and coach presence until they walk in composed.
Prep for interviewsAlready a strong speaker?
Good gets coached into exceptional.
Teens & High School (14–17)
College-admissions storytelling, scholarship and program interviews, self-advocacy, and performance coaching for students who already have something to say.
Explore the high school programCompetitive Debate (11–18)
Public Forum coaching from a national competitor: sharper cases, faster rebuttals, and rounds coached to win, from first tournament to varsity.
Explore debate coachingIncluded with every membership
Private coaching, plus a biweekly speaking club.
Every TalkMaze membership includes both a weekly private 1-on-1 session with your child's own coach, and an every-other-week TalkMaze Circle group class: a small live club where students present, hold friendly debates, and give each other feedback in front of a real audience. The coaching builds the skills, and Circle is where your child puts them to work.
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Why it matters
The most human skills there are, and the ones that matter most.
Long after the facts are forgotten, your child will be judged by how they think, how they connect, and whether they can make a room listen. These skills decide friendships, interviews, and leadership. They've mattered for as long as people have gathered to talk. As the routine work gets automated, they matter more, not less. We help your child build them early, while it's easiest.
Speak with confidence
They stop shrinking and start using their voice, in class, on stage, anywhere.
Think clearly
They learn to build an argument, see every side, and answer hard questions without freezing.
Lead and be heard
The quiet skills that make others listen, and follow.
How it works
Three steps from nervous to natural.
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A real 30-minute session where your child meets a coach and you see exactly where they stand. No pressure, no credit card.
Get a plan made just for them
Their coach builds a personal path around your child's goals, personality, and pace.
Watch them grow
Week by week, your child builds real skills, and earns milestones they're proud of along the way.
Meet the coaches
Every coach covers it all. Each brings something of their own.
Every coach is trained on our curriculum and observed teaching before they ever meet your child. Pick a goal to see what each one brings to it.
All 15 coaches
Coach Clint
Best for building core speaking skills
Coach Rachel
Patient with anxious or new speakers
Coach Natalie
Best for debate-curious students
Coach Emma
Best for students aiming at tournaments
Coach Michele
Best for younger learners
Coach Sarah
Best for playful, imaginative learners
Coach Nabeela
Best for interviews and admissions
Coach Ved
Best for emerging leaders
Coach Larosee
Patient with anxious or new speakers
Coach Amir
Best for storytelling and recitation
Coach Deem
Best for school presentations
Coach Tyler
Best for school presentations
Coach Mikalah
Best for speech events like oratory
Coach Katie
Best for debate-curious students
Coach Nashid
Best for debate-curious students
Your coach is matched when you book, from who is free at the times you pick. Read every coach's profile
The transformation
Picture them a year from now.
Raising their hand first. Walking into the room instead of shrinking from it. Making their case and, annoyingly, winning. Standing in front of the class, steady, and enjoying it. That voice was always in there. We help them bring it out.
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What they keep
Skills that last a lifetime. A journey they love right now.
To you, it's real progress you can see: a quieter student standing taller every week. To them, it's the Odyssey, a journey from first speech to standing ovation, with their own coach cheering them on.
Confidence
They stop hiding their voice and start trusting it.
Early wins
Most families see a real shift in the first few weeks.
Their own coach
The same trusted guide, every single week.
A journey they love
The Odyssey keeps them coming back, which is why the growth sticks.
Private 1-on-1 coaching for about $50 a week · Free assessment included
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Why we exist
Built by an award-winning coach who's been there
TalkMaze was founded by Ghalia Aamer, who discovered the power of public speaking on her middle school debate team. A national debate competitor and recipient of the Princess Diana Award, Ghalia built TalkMaze to make that same transformation available to every young person, everywhere.
Meet GhaliaWhere our families are from
Families in 31 states and 7 provinces work with TalkMaze.
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Real Families
Parents notice the change first.
Join hundreds of families who've watched a quieter student become a confident one.
“My daughter is quite outgoing but this program has helped her put her thoughts together in a more cohesive way that she can present with confidence. We are new to the program and can't wait to see what more is to come!”
Sana S., Google Review
“My 10 year old went from 0 to 100 real quick. She loves her sessions and I see so much improvement. She is more comfortable and very confident when expressing herself.”
Omotola A., Google Review
“Our experience with TalkMaze has enriched our daughter's life. She has been working with her coach for over 6 months now and it's been invaluable. She not only looks forward to her sessions, it's become a highlight of her week.”
Bina J., Google Review
“My daughter in grade 6 just started with TalkMaze. The first 4 sessions have been very organized with lesson plans and follow up session notes. Our goal is for her to be confident using her voice. So far so good!”
Lesley K., Google Review
“TalkMaze has been wonderful for my son's public speaking skills. I can't say enough positive things about this program.”
Somaya M., Google Review
My 9 year old loves the lessons. He often had difficulty articulating ideas but now I can see he is more and more confident, and finally is not too shy to express himself.
Vanessa Z., Google Review
Ready when you are
Give your child the one thing that helps with everything else.
It starts with a free 30-minute session. A real one, with a real coach. No credit card, no commitment. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
Prefer to explore first? See our approach and curriculum, or read the blog.
Want to see our impact? Explore our community of confident young speakers, or partner with us.