Public Speaking
Over this 9-week program, participants will discover and master the skills and strategies required to excel in public speaking and presentation.
Instructed by Sam Taylor
A seasoned instructor and award-winning speaker, Sam Taylor has garnered recognition for his unique mastery of communicative arts as well as a prolific track record in making his students more confident, articulate, and sociable.
Curriculum Overview
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Introduction
Discovering the basics of public speaking as an essential life skill
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Overcoming Anxiety
Identifying your fears and reducing anxiety while speaking or presenting
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Body Language
Extending your presence with engaging gestures and dynamic movement
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Voice Modulation
Using your voice to improve engagement and persuade listeners
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Topics and Ideation
Understanding your audience and appealing to their needs and interests
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Presentation Structure
Organizing speeches and presentations to maximize impact and effect
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Data Presentation
Framing figures and statistics to heighten persuasive appeal
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Impromptu Speaking
Addressing questions, abandoning your script, and managing crises while speaking
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Final Demonstration
Presenting a culminating project: Your Political Campaign Speech
Benefits
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Confidence
Strong communication makes for clear self-expression
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Articulacy
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
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Critical Thinking
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
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Sociability
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Communication is an Essential Skill
For ambitious and talented individuals, the ability to command crowds, address boardrooms, and take the lead in meetings is an absolute necessity. Public speaking is a life skill, and you’ll need it sooner than you think.
