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Public Speaking Foundations

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Public Speaking Courses Communication Skills Courses Presentation Skills Courses Anxiety Management Courses Body Language Courses Speech Writing Courses Audience Engagement Courses

Course Description

Overview

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. Before Your Speech
  • Warm up before speaking
  • Research the room
  • Say yes to the microphone
  • Manage pre-performance anxiety
  • Rehearse your speech
3. Open Your Speech
  • Develop credibility as a speaker
  • Explore five strong openings
  • Introduce your agenda
  • Avoid common opening mistakes
4. Deliver Your Speech
  • Develop vocal variety
  • Reduce the use of crutch words
  • Practice great body language
  • Use props and visual aids
  • Anticipate tech mishaps
5. Close Your Speech
  • Handle audience Q&A
  • Explore strong ways to close your speech
  • Get feedback on your speaking
Conclusion
  • Final inspiration

Taught by

Laura Bergells

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