Presentation Skills Public Speaking
Improve your public speaking skills by using proven branding techniques to make your presentations stand out and shine
Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7
- Develop more focused presentations- Design slides that create more impact
- Prepare the right way so you can speak with confidence
What you'll learn
* Requirements
* No prerequisitesDescription
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.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who want to learn how to improve your presentation skills
- Anyone who wants to get more comfortable with public speaking
- Aspiring professions who understand the positive impact of being a strong presenter
Course content
6 sections • 26 lectures
Welcome to the course Preview 00:46
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.
Why presentations matter so much Preview 03:36
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.
Course overview Preview 05:28
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
Defining your target audience Preview 04:54
- Target audience description
- Target audience example
Positioning your content Preview 04:50
- Mood
- Credibility
- Approach
Creating your concept Preview 04:20
- Objective setting
- Organization
- Outlining
Content recap Preview 00:42
- Content development summary
Structuring your talk Preview 03:52
- 3 parts to presentation
- Call-to-action
Creating visual & font consistency Preview 03:11
- Brand guidelines examples
- Fonts
Defining color themes Preview 01:46
- Color recognition
- Color consistency
Ensuring image consistency Preview 02:10
- Considering tone
- Ensuring consistency
- Brand examples
Designing individual slides Preview 04:03
- Treat slides like ads
- Avoid bullets
- Use SmartArt
Finding great photos Preview 02:58
- Pictures trump text
- Where to find legal images
Building a clear communications hierarchy Preview 03:47
- Information flow
- Eye tracking
Design recap Preview 01:00
- Recap of designing presentation
Rehearing content & delivery Preview 02:57
- Content
- Delivery
Rehearsing timing Preview 03:36
- Timing
- The myth of "over-rehearsal"
Understanding context Preview 03:14
- Audience profile
- Physical environment
- Content agenda
Bringing the right things Preview 04:45
- Equipment
- Backups
- Outline
Preparation recap Preview 01:06
- Recap of how to prepare your presentation
Staging your talk Preview 05:01
- Environment becomes brand
- Why you should always arrive early
- 12 steps to follow when setting up
Delivering with confidence Preview 05:24
- How to start
- Two different styles
Remembering that you are the presentation Preview 03:38
- You are the presentation
- Embodying emotion
Strengthening audience connection Preview 04:47
- Be with your audience
- Speak with 1 person at a time
Bonus: Avoiding common pitfalls Preview 04:08
- Behaviors to avoid
- Statements to avoid
- Questions to avoid
Wrap-up Preview 03:45
- Summary
- Closing thoughts