What happens when an 8-year-old walks into a city council meeting and discovers he has a gift for public speaking? Meet William Miller—an 11-year-old speaker, author, and youth leader who is challenging kids everywhere to level up their character in real life.

In this episode of Global Student Voices, host Coach Scott Martin sits down with William to talk about overcoming fear, building discipline through daily practice, the inspiration behind his book Level Up Your Character in Real Life, and what adults are getting wrong about young people’s talent.

William shares how his grandmother’s near-miss with a street racer sparked his speaking career, why he does twenty pushups before every stage appearance, and his 2026 mission to bring his message directly to students in school assemblies.

Key Topics: youth public speaking, student leadership, character development, overcoming stage fright, book for young people, video games vs. real-life growth, parental responsibility in nurturing talent, school assembly speaker

Guest: William Miller | Speaker, Author, Youth Leader Website: www.ItsWilliamMiller.comInstagram: @WilliamMillerSpeakerBook: Level Up Your Character in Real Life

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