Public Speaking Foundations

Course details

Develop the skills you need to prepare and deliver an outstanding speech or presentation. In this course, Laura Bergells offers practical insights that can help presenters prepare, open, deliver, and close their speeches. Along the way, discover how to project confidence, outline a speech, take questions, and develop the creative story that adds life to a speech.

Learning objectives
Describe the components of a great presentation.
Identify your audience.
Explain the main objective in a persuasive presentation.
List basic vocal warm-up tips.
Manage pre-performance anxiety.
Identify effective ways to introduce your agenda.
Describe common opening mistakes.
Demonstrate effective body language.
Identify indicators of helpful feedback.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Deliver a great presentation

1. Prepare Your Speech

02 - Identify your audience
03 - Know why you're talking
04 - Outline your speech
05 - Find your story

2. Before Your Speech

06 - Warm up before speaking
07 - Research the room
08 - Say yes to the microphone
09 - Manage pre-performance anxiety
10 - Rehearse your speech

3. Open Your Speech

11 - Develop credibility as a speaker
12 - Explore five strong openings
13 - Introduce your agenda
14 - Avoid common opening mistakes

4. Deliver Your Speech

15 - Develop vocal variety
16 - Reduce the use of crutch words
17 - Practice great body language
18 - Use props and visual aids
19 - Anticipate tech mishaps

5. Close Your Speech

20 - Handle audience Q&A
21 - Explore strong ways to close your speech
22 - Get feedback on your speaking

Conclusion

23 - Final inspiration