Learn how to create and deliver high quality presentations that make you more memorable with audiences, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Master the Principles of Effective Public Speaking in this Presentation Skills Course Built on Proven Branding Principles.
Develop more focused presentations
Design your slides to create more impact
Prepare the right way
Deliver your talk with confidence
Avoid common presentation pitfalls
Giving an effective presentation can open exciting new doors in your career.
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Learn how to create and deliver high quality presentations that make you more memorable with audiences, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Master the Principles of Effective Public Speaking in this Presentation Skills Course Built on Proven Branding Principles.
Develop more focused presentations
Design your slides to create more impact
Prepare the right way
Deliver your talk with confidence
Avoid common presentation pitfalls
Giving an effective presentation can open exciting new doors in your career.
Learn how to create and deliver high quality presentations that make you more memorable with audiences, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Master the Principles of Effective Public Speaking in this Presentation Skills Course Built on Proven Branding Principles.
Develop more focused presentations
Design your slides to create more impact
Prepare the right way
Deliver your talk with confidence
Avoid common presentation pitfalls
Giving an effective presentation can open exciting new doors in your career.
In this course, you'll learn how to create more impact when you present, speak with more confidence, and connect with your audiences in a way that not only boosts your credibility but also makes your messages more memorable. After all, being able to effectively give a presentation is one of the key skills you'll need to master if you want to be taken seriously and succeed in your organization.
Being a strong presenter can open new professional opportunities, enhance your visibility in your organization, and improve your credibility with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
Content & Overview
I designed this course for the aspiring professional who understands the importance of being able to give a strong presentation but isn't sure how to structure your presentation or feel comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
Building on proven marketing and branding principles, you'll learn simple, step-by-step techniques to create and deliver an effective presentation from start to finish. Starting with developing your idea, this course will walk you through how to:
Create a clear presentation structure that audiences can easily follow
Design your slides so your content can truly shine
Prepare in a way that allows you to reduce nervousness
Deliver your talk to create a positive, lasting impression with your audience
Avoid the most common mistakes speakers make that reduce their effectiveness
This 90-min course includes real-world case studies, interactive exercises, helpful resources, and simple techniques you can begin applying right away to your presentations. With so many presentation skills courses out there, this course hones in on only those specific principles that make a real difference to the quality of your public speaking.
This course is taught by Joseph Liu, a seasoned personal branding consultant, TEDx speaker, former news anchor, and former Fortune 500 brand marketer with 15+ years of public speaking experience. Joseph coaches senior executives and professionals on how to elevate their presentation skills and is regularly invited to serve as a keynote speaker or workshop host for companies, business schools, and conferences around the world.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to create more impact when you present, speak with more confidence, and be a more memorable speaker so you can become known as an excellent public speaker who can truly impress your audiences.
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Learning objectives
- Develop more focused presentations
- Design slides that create more impact
- Prepare the right way so you can speak with confidence
- Connect with your audiences to leave a lasting impression
- Avoid common public speaking mistakes
- Develop more focused presentations
- Design slides that create more impact
- Prepare the right way so you can speak with confidence
- Connect with your audiences to leave a lasting impression
- Avoid common public speaking mistakes
Syllabus
Understand the power of presentations. Get overview of course agenda, resources, and actions
This presentation skills and public speaking course provides guidance on how to create more impact, speak with more confidence, and deliver more memorable presentations. We will cover developing your presentation, designing your slides, preparing your talk, and delivering you presentation powerfully. This course is for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills and take their presentation skills to the next level.
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Syllabus
This presentation skills and public speaking course provides guidance on how to create more impact, speak with more confidence, and deliver more memorable presentations. We will cover developing your presentation, designing your slides, preparing your talk, and delivering you presentation powerfully. This course is for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills and take their presentation skills to the next level.
The purpose of presentations is to inform, inspire, or entertain. Your presentation skills can have a direct impact on your career potential and ultimate professional success. People like Al Gore, Amy Cuddy, and Steve Jobs have all helped to great more visibility for their work, causes, and organisations, due in large part by their incredibly public speaking skills.
The objective of this course is to help you create more memorable presentations. This course is for people who want to create more impact when you present, speak with more confidence, and become more memorable. The instructor comes with 10 years' corporate presentation experience, TEDx speaking experience, and broadcast journalism experience that informs the approach and content.
The content includes:
Development- target audience, positioning, concept creation
Design- structure, brand guidelines, slide design
Preparation- rehearsal steps, presentation context, what to bring
Delivery- staging, giving your talk, audience connection
- Target audience description
- Target audience example
- Mood
- Credibility
- Approach
- Objective setting
- Organization
- Outlining
- Content development summary
- 3 parts to presentation
- Call-to-action
- Brand guidelines examples
- Fonts
- Color recognition
- Color consistency
- Considering tone
- Ensuring consistency
- Brand examples
- Treat slides like ads
- Avoid bullets
- Use SmartArt
- Pictures trump text
- Where to find legal images
- Information flow
- Eye tracking
- Recap of designing presentation
- Content
- Delivery
- Timing
- The myth of "over-rehearsal"
- Audience profile
- Physical environment
- Content agenda
- Equipment
- Backups
- Outline
- Recap of how to prepare your presentation
- Environment becomes brand
- Why you should always arrive early
- 12 steps to follow when setting up
- How to start
- Two different styles
- You are the presentation
- Embodying emotion
- Be with your audience
- Speak with 1 person at a time
- Behaviors to avoid
- Statements to avoid
- Questions to avoid
- Summary
- Closing thoughts
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Get up to speed on the basic principles of public speaking to prepare for this course.
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Review the course syllabus and make note of the key concepts.
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Read through the textbook chapter on the basics of public speaking.
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Watch a few online videos on public speaking techniques.
Read 'Presentation Zen' by Garr Reynolds
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Purchase or borrow the book 'Presentation Zen' by Garr Reynolds.
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Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
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Apply the principles you learn to your own presentations.
Watch tutorial on developing a clear presentation structure
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Solidify your understanding of how to structure a presentation by following a guided tutorial.
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Search for a tutorial on developing a clear presentation structure.
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Follow the tutorial steps and create an outline for your presentation.
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Present your outline to a friend or family member for feedback.
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Search for online courses on presentation design.
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Enroll in a course that aligns with your learning needs.
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Complete the course and apply the techniques you learn to your presentations.
Join a peer study group
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Engage with peers to discuss course concepts and practice delivering presentations.
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Connect with other students in the course through online forums or social media.
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Form a study group of 3-5 people.
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Meet regularly to discuss course materials, practice presentations, and provide feedback.
Attend industry conferences or workshops
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Connect with professionals in the field and gain insights into effective presentation skills.
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Research industry conferences or workshops related to public speaking.
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Attend the event and network with professionals.
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Attend presentations and take notes on effective presentation techniques.
Develop a presentation on a topic of your choice
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Apply your learning by creating and delivering a presentation on a topic that interests you.
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Choose a topic that you are passionate about or knowledgeable in.
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Research your topic and gather information.
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Develop an outline and structure for your presentation.
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Create visual aids and slides to support your presentation.
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Practice your presentation and get feedback from others.
Revise basic principles
Show steps
Get up to speed on the basic principles of public speaking to prepare for this course.
Browse courses on
Public Speaking
Show steps
- Review the course syllabus and make note of the key concepts.
- Read through the textbook chapter on the basics of public speaking.
- Watch a few online videos on public speaking techniques.
Read 'Presentation Zen' by Garr Reynolds
Show steps
Gain insights into the art of creating and delivering effective presentations from a renowned expert.
View
Presentation Zen
on Amazon
Show steps
- Purchase or borrow the book 'Presentation Zen' by Garr Reynolds.
- Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
- Apply the principles you learn to your own presentations.
Watch tutorial on developing a clear presentation structure
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of how to structure a presentation by following a guided tutorial.
Show steps
- Search for a tutorial on developing a clear presentation structure.
- Follow the tutorial steps and create an outline for your presentation.
- Present your outline to a friend or family member for feedback.
Take online courses on presentation design
Show steps
Enhance your presentation design skills by following guided tutorials.
Browse courses on
Presentation Design
Show steps
- Search for online courses on presentation design.
- Enroll in a course that aligns with your learning needs.
- Complete the course and apply the techniques you learn to your presentations.
Join a peer study group
Show steps
Engage with peers to discuss course concepts and practice delivering presentations.
Show steps
- Connect with other students in the course through online forums or social media.
- Form a study group of 3-5 people.
- Meet regularly to discuss course materials, practice presentations, and provide feedback.
Attend industry conferences or workshops
Show steps
Connect with professionals in the field and gain insights into effective presentation skills.
Show steps
- Research industry conferences or workshops related to public speaking.
- Attend the event and network with professionals.
- Attend presentations and take notes on effective presentation techniques.
Develop a presentation on a topic of your choice
Show steps
Apply your learning by creating and delivering a presentation on a topic that interests you.
Show steps
- Choose a topic that you are passionate about or knowledgeable in.
- Research your topic and gather information.
- Develop an outline and structure for your presentation.
- Create visual aids and slides to support your presentation.
- Practice your presentation and get feedback from others.
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