Our story
Built by a national debate competitor and TEDx speaker. For every kid still finding their voice.
TalkMaze exists because every child deserves to be heard. We built a team of expert coaches and a proven program to make that happen for every family, everywhere.
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Continents coached
Founding story
From a quiet second-grader to a movement
Ghalia's own journey is the template the program is built on.
- Grade 2
A report card moment.
"Ghalia needs to engage more with classmates." She was a straight-A student who couldn't find her voice.
- Grade 7
Debate found her.
She joined the debate team and public speaking changed her life. She competed at nationals four times and delivered TEDx talks.
- Grade 10
She started coaching her old team.
By tenth grade she was back at her former middle school, this time as a coach. The debate team grew from 20 to 80 students in three years.
- The moment
Too many kids wanted in. The school couldn't accommodate them.
Students were turned away. That stuck with her. Too many kids wanted to learn, and too few had access.
- Founded
TalkMaze.
Personalized public speaking coaching available to any child, anywhere, through virtual 1-on-1 instruction.
“Too many kids wanted to learn, and too few had access. I built the program I wished existed.”
Ghalia Aamer, Founder & CEO
National debate competitor · TEDx speaker · Columbia Law School
- Today
A team, a curriculum, a community.
What started as one coach's mission is now a team of expert coaches, a 200+ lesson curriculum, and a growing community of children finding their voices every week.
The coaches
Meet the team
Every coach is trained on our curriculum and observed teaching before they ever meet your child.
Coach Natalie
Brings four years of competitive speech and debate into the room every week. Coaches every speaker like the moment will matter later.
- University of Calgary Debate Society
- Past President · Central Memorial Debate Club
- 4+ years competitive debate
Coach Clint
Pairs deep linguistics training with a calm, observational coaching style. Builds the speaker before the speech.
- Master's, Linguistics · York University
- Researcher: language, power, effective speaking
- Coaching since 2022
Coach Rachel
Has taught over 1,200 young speakers across every background. Tailors each lesson around the child in front of her.
- 1,200+ students taught
- Public speaking specialist
- Tailors every lesson 1-on-1
Coaches are hand-matched to your child after the free assessment.
TEDx talk
A guide to perfection from a daughter of immigrants
Watch Ghalia's TEDx talk at the University of Alberta. The story behind TalkMaze and why she believes every child's voice deserves to be heard.
Why we exist
Our vision
A world where every child has the communication skills to lead, stand out, and make an impact, no matter where they start.
Our mission
To cultivate confidence through expert 1-on-1 coaching and a supportive global community, giving every child the tools to communicate with conviction and impact.
Our values
What we stand for
Boldly exceed expectations
Your expectations are our compass. We go beyond the ordinary at every step, for students, coaches, and families alike.
Grow together
Growth here is a shared journey. We nurture individual progress while building a community that makes everyone stronger.
Ignite adventure
We make learning an adventure, fuelled by curiosity, creativity, and the belief that every session is a step toward something extraordinary.
Recognition
Press & highlights
Only Canadian team invited to pitch at the TCU Values and Ventures Competition
Edmonton's Ghalia Aamer, CEO at 19, represents Canada at international competition
U of A student declared national champion at Student Entrepreneur Awards
TalkMaze CEO represents Edmonton innovation community internationally
Client Feature: Building Effective Communication Skills with TalkMaze
Student Innovator Spotlight: TalkMaze
Twelve Canadian student entrepreneur finalists competing for $10,000
ACGC Top 30 Under 30: Youth Making a Difference in Alberta and the World
My daughters attended TalkMaze Public Speaking programs this year and they both enjoyed the one-on-one training. Overall, we are very satisfied with the program and recommend TalkMaze for those who want to enhance their public speaking skills.
Adeel N., Google Review
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