Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
Does the idea of making a speech or presentation terrify you? If so, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from anxiety and go weak at the knees just thinking about …
Overview
Does the idea of making a speech or presentation terrify you? If so, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from anxiety and go weak at the knees just thinking about standing in front of an audience. The great news is that you can work on overcoming the fear of public speaking with the right preparation, coaching, and tools.
If you have a speech coming up, don’t pass on the opportunity. Our course, Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking, will guide you through the fundamentals of speech making. With a little help structuring your content and tips on presentation, we will show you how to make a speech you’re proud of while also taking the pain out of public speaking.
This self-paced online course includes optional support, so you can reach out to your instructor whenever you need help. Plus, you’ll have access to one-to-one coaching, where we’ll assist you in preparing a short speech so you feel completely ready to deliver it at your next event.
Topics we’ll cover
- Why people fear public speaking
- Turning nerves into excitement
- Tailoring your presentation: Structure and content
- Finding an engaging start
- Using visual aids and handouts
- Managing your notes
- Delivering your presentation
- Avoiding filler words
- Creating an elevator pitch
- Making a short presentation to introduce a project, service or event
You can review the full curriculum below for more details.
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Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:
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- Be Seen and Be Heard: Build Your Self-Confidence
- Positive Language for Positive Results
- Special Occasion Speech Making
- Speech Makeover: An Introduction to Elocution
Have questions?
Contact us. We would love to chat and help you get started!
Learning Insight is pleased to offer this course on overcoming the fear of public speaking, developed by our lead instructor, Liz Paine. Guided by her 30+ years of experience, we provide practical and supportive training to help you build confidence, master communication, and achieve your goals.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 11 Lessons
- 46 Days
- Mastering the art of public speaking20 ItemsThis course will provide you with the introductory skills and tools necessary to become an effective communicator. Public speaking is simply sharing your thoughts and ideas with others. Yet, when many people think of public speaking, they get anxious. However, public speaking is like any other skill - it's learned. You can learn how to become an effective public speaker despite feeling anxious.
- 1.1PS – Welcome3 Minutes
- 1.2PS -Topic 1 – Why people fear public speaking8 Minutes
- 1.3PS – Topic 2 – Turning nerves into excitement7 Minutes
- 1.4PS – Quiz – Topic 1 and 210 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.5PS – Topics 1 and 2 – Assignment3 Days
- 1.6PS -Topic 3 – Tailoring your presentation for the audience: Structure and content6 Minutes
- 1.7PS – Quiz – Topic 3 – Tailoring your presentation10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.8PS – Topic 4 – Finding an engaging start8 Minutes
- 1.9PS – Topic 5 – Using visual aids and handouts10 Minutes
- 1.10PS – Quiz – Topic 5 – Working with visual aids10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.11PS – Topic 6 – Managing your notes7 Minutes
- 1.12PS – Topic 6 – Managing your notes10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.13PS – Topic 7 – Delivering your presentation10 Minutes
- 1.14PS – Topic 7 – Delivering your presentation10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.15PS – Topic 8 – Avoiding filler words6 Minutes
- 1.16PS: – Quiz- Topic 8 – Filler words4 Questions
- 1.17PS – Topic 9 – Creating an elevator pitch7 Minutes
- 1.18PS – Assignment Topic 9 – Creating an elevator speech4 Days
- 1.19PS – Topic 10 – Making a short presentation to introduce a project, service or event7 Minutes
- 1.20Course reflections3 Weeks
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Course Features
- Lectures 11
- Quizzes 6
- Duration 46 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 7
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes