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Learn Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Free

This comprehensive public speaking and presentation skills course is designed to help you master the art of delivering impactful speeches and presentations. Taught by an award-winning professor, TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur, this course covers everything you need to know, from audience analysis to delivery techniques. This course is completely free of charge and available on popular online learning platforms like Udemy, Udacity, Coursera, MasterClass, NearPeer, and more.

Get access to over 16 hours of video content, including 25 presentation guides and over 50 slide templates. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills, including business professionals, educators, students, and anyone who wants to confidently deliver their message.

What You Will Learn:

Identify your audience and tailor your speech to their needs.
Define the purpose of your speech and craft a compelling message.
Structure your content effectively, including a strong introduction, body, and conclusion.
Create impactful slides using various presentation software, including PowerPoint and Keynote.
Boost your confidence and overcome stage fright.
Master delivery techniques, including body language, voice projection, and engagement.
Ace the Q&A session and answer any question with confidence.
Prepare for your presentation and minimize stress.
Dress for success and enhance your appearance for a professional image.
Implement post-presentation strategies to achieve your goals.
Access a library of resources to enhance your presentation skills.

Benefits of This Course:

Gain practical skills and knowledge through real-world examples.
Improve your confidence and communication abilities.
Deliver engaging and impactful speeches and presentations.
Learn from an experienced and passionate instructor.
Access valuable resources, including guides and templates.

Start your journey to becoming a confident and effective speaker today!

#1 Best Selling Presentation Skills Course on Udemy!
Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation Experience: We will discuss how to deliver your masterpiece + using the best body language.
Create Incredible Content: We will thoroughly cover what to include in your speech (MANY ways to start it, end it and how to structure it with more than 50 presentation templates that you can download and use).
Make Unbelievable Slides: We will discuss making incredible slides using many proven examples and more than 10 software applications/resources (assumes you have no experience in any of the presentation or image applications that we will discuss). More than 50 presentation templates are attached that you can use (made just for this course so that you can work smarter and not harder).
Be More Prepared than Anyone for Your Speech: How to prepare and be aware so you can deliver a perfect presentation (based on my 25 years of giving speeches/presentations/public speaking).
Impress Your Audience: We will identify with the audience (your customer/target market).
Increase Your Confidence When Presenting: We will learn how to be in peak confidence mode! : )
Learn Appearance Secrets from Professional Television/Movie Stars: What to wear + nutrition tips and more.
Answer ANY Question During Your Speech Q&A Session: How to ace the Q&A session of your speech.
Meet/Beat the Goal(s) of Your Speech: We begin with the end goal in mind of your speech.
Post Presentation To Dos: We will ensure that your speech goals are met.
25 Presentation Guides: Use 25 speech guides for 25 different types of speeches.
Additional Resources to Help You Work Smarter and Not Harder: Additional materials to help you work smarter and not harder.
....plus much more; please look at the course lectures/course outline for more details. Thanks

Course Content

INTRODUCTION Course Outline (One Perfect Presentation Can Change Your Life)

What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!)

11:56
How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal

06:46
Optional Why Most Presentations Aren’t Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be

20:14
Course Material Download Link

00:00

ACT 1 AUDIENCE Identify & Identifying with Your Audience (The Customer)

ACT 2 PURPOSE What’s the Purpose of Your Speech (Begin with the End Goal)

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 1 How to START Your Presentation

Creating Content Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

07:52
Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience)

11:44
Starting with Inspiration and Motivation

04:52
Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached)

04:47
Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story

04:36
Starting by Asking the Audience a Question (andor Consider Using Humor)

02:59
Starting by Mentioning an Interesting Historical Event

02:58
Starting by Introducing Yourself

06:19
Starting by Giving an Outline of Your Speech (Best used for Longer Speeches)

04:06
Starting with a Powerful Image

07:02
Starting with a Video

13:38
Starting with a Prop or Item

16:25
Starting with Introducing a Speaker

03:58
Journal Exercise #4 Starting Your Presentation

01:28

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 2 What to Include and How to Structure the Content

The C.I.D.E.R. and SO WHAT Tests are Crucial When Creating Content…

04:41
Creating CONVINCING Content (The “C” in C.I.D.E.R.)

15:06
Creating INTERESTING Content (The “I” in C.I.D.E.R.)

10:41
Creating DIFFERENT Content (The “D” in C.I.D.E.R.)

04:52
Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The “E” in C.I.D.E.R.)

06:17
Creating RELEVANT Content (The “R” in C.I.D.E.R.)

00:58
Coming up with Brilliant [Unstructured] Content for Your Presentation

09:14
Journal Exercise #5 Creating the Content (“Let it All Out”).

02:13
Journal Exercise #6 “C.A.P.ing” Your Brilliant Content

06:37
Themes, Memes and Scenes

12:09
Structuring Your Brilliant Content

03:59
Journal Exercise #7 Structuring and Ordering the Content

02:50

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 3 Beating Writer’s Block & ENDING Your Presentation

Overcoming “Writer’s Block” (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind)

08:49
Journal Exercise #8 Beating Writer’s Block

03:07
Introduction to How to End your Speech

00:58
Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action (“ASK FOR THE BUSINESS”)

03:01
Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others

02:36
Ending with a QuoteInspirationalMotivationalThought Provoking CommentImage

01:22
Journal Exercise #9 Ending Your Presentation

10:36
[Optional] Journal Exercise # 10 Creating a GREAT Title for Your Presentation

06:51

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 4 Getting Feedback & Testing the Presentation Content

FIRST INTERMISSION Your 1st Presentation Exercise & Analyzing my TEDx Talk

ACT 4 SLIDES Scene 1 Creating the Slides & Presentation Software Guide

Creating Slides Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

09:53
[OPTIONAL] How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

20:09
What Presentation Software to Use PowerPoint or Something Else

12:10
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

19:08
SLIDES THAT WORK Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective

02:01
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Google Slides to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture

07:14
SLIDES THAT WORK P. for Pictures

10:22
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Haiku Deck to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

09:06
SLIDES THAT WORK I. for Inspiration

01:45
[OPTIONAL] How We Used “LibreOffice” to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture

02:49
SLIDES THAT WORK M. for Minimalism

02:52
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Prezi to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

08:34
SLIDES THAT WORK C. for Consistency

02:42
Exported Powtoons in Video Format powtoon-cvEWSnF51Qt.mp4

02:18
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Powtoons to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

21:40
SLIDES THAT WORK O. for Original

04:34

ACT 4 SLIDES Scene 2 Customizing Images & Adding Music

ACT 4 SLIDES Scene 3 Adding VideosAnimation and Other Topics

ACT 4 SLIDES Scene 4 10 PresentationSlide Content Case Studies

Slide Case Study #1 My TEDx Talk Slide Creation Discussion

18:39
Slide Case Study #2 My Animated Intro to Finance Slide Creation Discussion

09:14
Slide Case Study #3 My Animated What Finance Course Slide Creation Discussion

15:14
Slide Case Study #4 My Mandarin (Translation) Slide Promo Creation Discussion

04:25
Slide Case Study #5 My Free Course Promo Architecture Concept Design Discussion

05:04
Slide Case Study #6 Corporate Keynote Software Presentation Slides

03:17
Slide Case Study #7 Venture Capital Conference Presentation Slides Discussion

02:23
Slide Case Study #8 Course Images Simplistic Creation Techniques Discussion

08:37
Slide Case Study #9 Making Powtoons Promo of Entire MBA Course (English+French)

07:44
Slide Case Study #10 Making Videos for Presentations Discussion (Free Course)

04:26
Journal Exercise #14 Creating Your Slides

07:02

ACT 5 CONFIDENCE Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking and Presentations

ACT 6 DELIVERY Scene 1 Creating the Delivery (from Page to Stage!)

Creating the Delivery Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

09:18
Add (EVEN MORE) Passion (INSPIRE)!

04:55
Adding Structure to Your Delivery (Buys You Time or Let’s You Stay on Track!)

05:50
Why You Shouldn’t Read Your Slides (…too Often)

01:42
Take Many Breaks DURING the Presentation

01:42
Involving the Audience

05:21
Using Humor and Self Deprecation

16:37
Use Simple Words (Cast Your Audience Net Wide)

01:08
Pausing

01:31
Changing Your Tone

05:21
Speed “Slow down, you movin’ too fast You gotta make the moment last”

01:54
Going Off Script, Being Honest, Sincere and Authentic

03:01

ACT 6 DELIVERY Scene 2 Body Language

SECOND INTERMISSION Your 2nd Presentation Exercise &Analyzing My Company Speech

ACT 7 QUESTIONS SCENE 1 Q&A +Reading the Audience (Are they Paying Attention)

ACT 7 QUESTIONS SCENE 2 Transition Words,Words Not to Use+Words That Buy Time

ACT 7 QUESTIONS SCENE 3 How to Know What the Next Question is They Will Ask

ACT 7 QUESTIONS SCENE 4 Other Important Q&A Strategies to Use When Presenting

Pulling Out Your “Secret Stealth Slide(s)” Strategy & You’ll Look Like a Genius!

01:19
Be Humble and Express Your Shortcomings and What You Learned in the Process

01:05
Include Risks (Counter Points) in Your Answers in Order to Maintain Credibility

01:09
Adding an Interesting Quote to Your Answer or Talk About Successful People

02:51
Since the Audience is the Customer, Ask them if You Answered the Question

00:47
Helping a Nervous Person Finish Asking a Question

00:32
Answering Disastrous PR Questions the Right Way

02:57
How to Get the Audience to Write Down What You Say

01:35
What to Do if the Audience is Bored (During Q&A or During the Presentation)

04:28

ACT 8 PRACTICE How to Prepare (and be Aware) for Your Speech

Practice and Planning Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

05:53
Practicing While Looking at the Slides

02:26
Practicing Without Looking at Slides & with a MASSIVE DISTRACTION in Front of U!

02:01
Practicing in Front of FriendsOthers (+ YouTube & send to Loved OnesMentors)

01:55
Journal Exercise #20 Recording Yourself Practicing and Critiquing it )

00:42
Go to the Room You Will Presenting in the Day Before You Present and Do this…

02:35
31 CRUCIAL Items to PackBringPrepare the Day Before Your Speech

09:28
Journal Exercise #21 Your Preparation To Do List for the Few Days Before Speech

00:29
What to Do the Morning of Your Speech

01:48
YOU JUST FORGOT WHAT TO SAY NEXT – WHAT DO YOU DO Don’t Worry Because…

02:12

ACT 9 APPEARANCE What to Wear + Eat + Sleep + Get into an Ideal State of Mind

ACT 10 POST PRESENTATION TO DO’S Did You Accomplish Everything If Not Then

ACT 11 25 Presentation Guides 50 Templates Ideas… (Sorted Alphabetically)

THIRD INTERMISSION Your 3rd and Final Presentation Exercise

ACT 12 Additional Resources

Conclusion Epilogue (Congratulations!)

Bonus LecturesYOU 2.0 + CouponsMassive Discounts on Other Courses I Teach

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Learn Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Free

What You Will Learn:

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Course Content

INTRODUCTION Course Outline (One Perfect Presentation Can Change Your Life)

What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!)

How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal

Optional Why Most Presentations Aren’t Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be

Course Material Download Link

ACT 1 AUDIENCE Identify & Identifying with Your Audience (The Customer)

Identifying Your Audience Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

Know Your Audience (Client) & Customize Your Presentation for them

10 Things We Must Understand About Our Audience Before Making the Speech Content

Journal Exercise #1 Who is the Audience (Customer) + their Characteristics

Appealing to Emotions

Examples of Ways to Identify WITH Our Audience

Journal Exercise #2 Emotions & Experiences to Include in Your Speech

ACT 2 PURPOSE What’s the Purpose of Your Speech (Begin with the End Goal)

What’s the Purpose of Your Speech Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

Why a Presentation Is MUCH More Successful If We Begin with The End Goal in Mind

[Optional] If this Speech Might Help You Get Promoted, then Please Watch this

Journal Exercise #3 on What is the #1 Goal (Purpose) of your Presentation

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 1 How to START Your Presentation

Creating Content Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience)

Starting with Inspiration and Motivation

Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached)

Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story

Starting by Asking the Audience a Question (andor Consider Using Humor)

Starting by Mentioning an Interesting Historical Event

Starting by Introducing Yourself

Starting by Giving an Outline of Your Speech (Best used for Longer Speeches)

Starting with a Powerful Image

Starting with a Video

Starting with a Prop or Item

Starting with Introducing a Speaker

Journal Exercise #4 Starting Your Presentation

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 2 What to Include and How to Structure the Content

The C.I.D.E.R. and SO WHAT Tests are Crucial When Creating Content…

Creating CONVINCING Content (The “C” in C.I.D.E.R.)

Creating INTERESTING Content (The “I” in C.I.D.E.R.)

Creating DIFFERENT Content (The “D” in C.I.D.E.R.)

Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The “E” in C.I.D.E.R.)

Creating RELEVANT Content (The “R” in C.I.D.E.R.)

Coming up with Brilliant [Unstructured] Content for Your Presentation

Journal Exercise #5 Creating the Content (“Let it All Out”).

Journal Exercise #6 “C.A.P.ing” Your Brilliant Content

Themes, Memes and Scenes

Structuring Your Brilliant Content

Journal Exercise #7 Structuring and Ordering the Content

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 3 Beating Writer’s Block & ENDING Your Presentation

Overcoming “Writer’s Block” (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind)

Journal Exercise #8 Beating Writer’s Block

Introduction to How to End your Speech

Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action (“ASK FOR THE BUSINESS”)

Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others

Ending with a QuoteInspirationalMotivationalThought Provoking CommentImage

Journal Exercise #9 Ending Your Presentation

[Optional] Journal Exercise # 10 Creating a GREAT Title for Your Presentation

ACT 3 CONTENT Scene 4 Getting Feedback & Testing the Presentation Content

Getting Feedback Using LinkedIn

How Does Hollywood Get Script Feedback

Using SurveyMonkey.com and Fiverr.com for Feedback

Journal Exercise #11 Getting Feedback on Your Presentation Content

Journal Exercise #12 Writing the Final Outline of Your Speech

FIRST INTERMISSION Your 1st Presentation Exercise & Analyzing my TEDx Talk

First Intermission Introduction

Presentation Exercise The 1st of 3 Presentations by You

Journal Exercise #13 Analyzing & Critiquing Your 1st Intermission Presentation

Analyzing (and Critiquing) My TEDx Presentation

ACT 4 SLIDES Scene 1 Creating the Slides & Presentation Software Guide

Creating Slides Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)

[OPTIONAL] How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

What Presentation Software to Use PowerPoint or Something Else

[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture

SLIDES THAT WORK Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective

[OPTIONAL] How We Used Google Slides to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture

SLIDES THAT WORK P. for Pictures