This course is sponsored by and heaviliy discounted thanks to
The Book, "Year To Success" by Bo Bennett. When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts..
Self-paced, Online, Lessons
Videos and/or Narrated Presentations
Approximate Hours of Course Media
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking is designed to transform you from a hesitant speaker into a confident communicator. This course offers invaluable insights and strategies to enhance your public speaking skills, enabling you to deliver compelling and effective presentations.
Become a Confident and Persuasive Speaker
This course begins with an introduction to the basics of effective communication. You will learn foundational skills to structure your speeches and understand the importance of tailoring your message to fit your audience. By exploring techniques to conquer public speaking anxiety, you'll gain the confidence to stand before any crowd.
As you progress, you'll delve into crafting clear and concise messages, honing your ability to deliver speeches that are both engaging and informative. The course emphasizes the power of storytelling, guiding you through the use of personal narratives to captivate your audience.
Your delivery will be enhanced through lessons on vocal variety and body language, ensuring that your message is conveyed not just through words, but also through tone, pace, and non-verbal cues. Additionally, you'll learn to effectively use slides and props to complement your presentation.
Interaction with your audience is crucial, and this course provides strategies for handling Q&A sessions with confidence. You'll also learn the importance of feedback and self-assessment in your growth as a speaker, enabling continuous improvement in your skills.
By the end of the course, you'll be a transformed speaker, equipped with the tools and confidence to deliver impactful presentations. Whether speaking to a small group or a large audience, you'll be prepared to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively.
* Thanks in part to the sponsorship of The Book, "Year To Success" by Bo Bennett. When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts., this course is made available to you for free. Sponsors have a subtle mention under the course title and links in the course resources - there are no intrusive image-based ads or audio ads in the course.
Bo joined Toastmasters in 2003, after a painfully embarrassing speech given to a room full of his contractors. Desperate to improve his speaking skills in the least time possible, he devoted full-time to being a Toastmaster and completed all 40 speeches in a record six months. He served the required leadership roles to achieve his Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) in record time of just over one year.
In 2004, Bo created the FreeToastHost website hosting platform for all Toastmasters clubs. Today, FreeToastHost hosts over 10,000 clubs -- around the world.
In 2008, Bo started the Toastmasters Podcast, which began as a district podcast, then in 2010 transferred ownership to Toastmasters International, to become the organization's first official podcast. Although Bo no longer hosts the podcast, the podcast is still going strong and serves as the voice to over a quarter of a million members worldwide.
