Learn to overcome fear, find your voice, and communicate effectively in any professional or personal setting
Immerse yourself in the world of public speaking and discover how your voice can transform lives. Dasha Dollar-Smirnova will teach you to overcome the fear of public speaking, find your unique voice, and communicate effectively.
You’ll explore the roots of oratory with a journey through its history and evolution, from ancient Greece to the TED phenomenon. You’ll learn to structure your speech, leveraging the power of body language and voice to capture and maintain your audience’s attention. Additionally, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how oratory can open doors in fields like corporate training, event hosting, media broadcasting, and politics.
Develop skills to manage technology, handle unexpected challenges, and adapt your approach to different environments. You’ll also learn how to grow professionally, find speaking opportunities, and establish effective connections with various stakeholders.
What is this course's project?
The final project involves preparing and delivering an impactful speech, applying all the techniques learned. You’ll develop a structured speech using storytelling, body language, and technology management to connect with your audience and convey your message effectively.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone looking to improve their public speaking and communication skills. It’s ideal for professionals who need to speak in public regularly, such as trainers, event hosts, communicators, and politicians.
It’s also perfect for those who want to overcome the fear of public speaking and learn to connect with their audience authentically and effectively.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of oratory is recommended, along with a willingness to practice and improve your communication skills. It’s useful to have tools to record and review your presentations, as well as access to resources for researching and developing your speeches.
Course summary
Session Start 08/10/2024
Location Online
Duration 2h 9m
U1: Introduction to Public Speaking
- How Public Speaking Can Make an Impact
- Looking at the History of Greek and Roman Oratory
- How Public Speaking Has Evolved: The TED Effect
- What Makes an Amazing Public Speaker Today
U2: Putting Your Talk Together
- Where Do You Start? What Do You Talk About, and What’s Your Objective? 1
- Where Do You Start? What Do You Talk About, and What’s Your Objective? 2
- Building Up the Narrative from Your Audience's Point of View 1
- Building Up the Narrative from Your Audience's Point of View 2
- Structuring Your Talk
- The Power of Storytelling
- How to Slide? 1
- How to Slide? 2
U3: Preparing for the Presentation, Performance 101
- Principles of Performance
- The Voice and How to Use It Effectively
- Body Language. What Do I Do with My Hands?
- Where Do I Look? How to Engage with Your Audience
- Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
U4: Your First Speaking Opportunity
- Building Up Your Speaker Profile Through Thought Leadership
- Different Types of Speaking Opportunities
- Creating Your Own Speaking Event
- Speaking Agencies
U5: Dealing with the Logistics of the Day
- How to Work in Different-Sized Spaces
- Dealing with the Tech
- Presenting Online
- How to Deal with Different Types of Crises
U6: Growing Your Career as a Public Speaker
- Career Growth and Finding Speaking Opportunities
- Effective Networking and Collaboration
- Continuing Training Beyond
Final project
- How to become a public speaker