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Public Speaking Foundations

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Overview

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Learn practical strategies that can help you confidently deliver an outstanding speech or presentation.

Syllabus

Introduction

Deliver a great presentation

1. Prepare Your Speech

Identify your audience
Know why you're talking
Outline your speech
Find your story

2. Prepare for Your Speech

Warm up
Research the room
Say yes to the microphone
Manage pre-performance anxiety
Rehearse

3. Open

Develop credibility
Explore five strong openings
Introduce your agenda
Avoid common opening mistakes

4. Deliver

Develop vocal variety
Reduce the use of crutch words
Practice great body language
Use props and visual aids
Anticipate tech mishaps

5. Close

Handle Q&A
Explore strong ways to close
Get feedback

Conclusion

Final inspiration

Taught by

Laura Bergells

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