Author: Joseph Tahinduka

Video Resources for the Heartfelt Monologues

Movies: Robin Williams – Good Will Hunting ("It's not your fault.") Viola Davis – Fences…

Pitching 101: Types of Pitches and How to Deliver Them

Elevator Pitch – A 30-60 second summary of an idea, used in casual or networkingsituations.…

The Persuasive Architecture of Steve Jobs’ iPhone Product Launch Speech: A Meta-Analysis

Every product launch strives to capture the world's attention, but few achieve the seismic impact…

Mastering the Art of Impromptu Speaking

Adapted from Grenville Kleiser’s Impromptu Speeches: How to Make Them (1920) Impromptu speaking is a…

Catherine Ampaire – Learning Facilitator, ISSDL 1.0

For Catherine Ampaire, debate has always been more than competition—it has been a way of…

Meet the Dean of Debating at ISSDL 1.0: Cynthia Apili

The International Schools Speech and Debate League (ISSDL) proudly welcomes Cynthia Apili as the Dean…

Paragon Rhetorica 2.0 – Event Schedule

Date: 9th October, 2025 8:00 – 9:00 AMArrival & Registration – DIA Secretariat 9:00 –…

Speech Paragons Shine at East African World Schools Debate Championship in Nairobi

21/05/2025 - The Speech Paragons proudly represented Uganda as part of a delegation to the…

Coaching Notes: How to Give Great Feedback to Students

Why Feedback Matters Effective feedback is one of the most powerful coaching tools. It improves…

Mastering the Art of Oral Adjudication: Notes from the Debate Trenches

Reflections from DIA's 2025 Judges Fellowship Ever found yourself nervously pacing in a breakout room,…