Are you looking to become a more confident and competent speaker? Then you have come to the right place! This course is designed for those who are looking to take their speaking skills to the next level. Whether you have no experience, or you have been speaking for years, this course will help you master the fundamentals and introduce you to new concepts you may never have heard before.
The course seeks to help you accomplish three main goals: 1) eliminate your fear of public speaking, 2) learn the components of a speech and how to properly organize one, and 3) master actual speaking techniques to help you deliver a blockbuster presentation.
Whether you speak or give presentations frequently, or you are preparing for a certain speech coming up, this will be sure to help you. All that is needed is time, patience, and a willingness to learn. This content can be devoured on your first go, though I suggest you take it slowly to take notes to really understand and digest the material.
In order to become a CONFIDENT public speaker, you must have your mind in the right place. In this lecture we discuss how to reframe your mind for success and confidence. Overcome your nerves and deliver more powerful speeches with this skill!
Often times we are scared to give a speech because we are afraid we might make mistakes or appear silly in front of an audience. The truth is, everyone makes mistakes, even the pros. This lecture will help you get out of that perfectionism and change the F word in your mind, from Failure to Feedback .
One of the best ways to gain confidence while speaking is to know more than you have to know. We break down in this lecture exactly how to research your speech and how much information you should be getting.
Should you practice the night before? Should you practice weeks before? Should you even practice at all? Do you read your speech or do you improv your speech? Find out exactly why, when, and how to practice your next speech!
You will be most nervous during the first 30 seconds of your speech. And guess what? So is everyone who performs! Most likely your nerves will subside after that first 30 second shock. What you do in that time can set your whole speech up for success.
There are certain breathing techniques you can use before your speech to reduce your nerves. Check them out in this lecture.
It is not just in the way you speak, it is also in the way you stand. Yes, you can gain confidence depending on your posture and poses. Find out some simple techniques that will help you in this lecture.
There is a big controversy on this topic. I will give away a secret now: It is not bad to use notes! The only thing you have to be mindful of is how you use them.
This section dives into the topic of organizing a speech. Before you ever prepare a speech though, you need to know exactly why you are speaking. Do not save this important part until you come up with the conclusion. Decide this before you ever put the pen to paper.
Every speech, no matter the length, should always have more or less the same structure. And, surprise, it is more than what you think it is!
In order to grab your audience's attention, you must start your speech off strong and deliver a powerful introduction. This lecture discusses the three best ways you can start a speech and make sure your audience pays attention to you.
You gain your audience's attention with your introduction. The next trick is KEEPING their attention throughout your entire speech. Learn powerful strategies to develop the body of your speech to keep your audience's attention.
Transitions are the magical little connections you probably never noticed exist that help you go from point to point and have a more smooth flow to your speech.
You've captured your audience's attention with your introduction. You have kept it with your body, which was smooth because of your transitions. Now how do you end your speech and have your audience remember you long after you stop speaking? This lecture answers that question.
Your speech begins before you even think it does. Learn how to control your image even before you go on stage.
Don't distract your audience with these most common errors. You want your audience to focus on you and your message, not your mistakes! Learn what to watch out for in this lecture.
The most boring speakers are one toned, one leveled monotonous speakers. Learn techniques to enhance your vocal variety to better engage your audience.
If you want to create an impactful speech, you must learn the art of "The Pause." Yes, you must learn to enhance your speaking by NOT speaking. It sounds easy but when you are on stage, a one second pause seems like an eternity. Watch this lecture to help you deliver a more powerful speech and leave your audience remember your most important points.
The majority of your communication is nonverbal. In fact, your body is speaking way louder than you! Learn how to be in control of the message your body language is sending out to your audience.
Anchoring is a technique that helps you speak to your audience's subconscious and allows them to follow you more easily and smoothly. This is probably the most advanced material we will cover in this course.
This sounds like an easy topic, but in practice it is a lot harder than it seems. Learn these techniques to help you better connect to your audience.
Congratulations! You made it to the final lecture. I have just a few final words to leave you with :-)
Today I am a professional, polished speaker with the awards and designations to back me up. Personally, I have spent many years speaking, and have delivered numerous speeches. I have now learned what it takes to deliver a killer speaking performance.
When you don't find me on stage, you can find me off stage mentoring other speakers. From novices to pros, I have worked with everyone and helped them enhance their own skills.
I have taken my years of experience and condensed them into what I believe is a course that will allow you to master public speaking.