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The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course by Udemy
From page to stage; learn everything you need to know about giving a great speech for business & personal presentations.
Course Highlights
- #1 Best Selling Presentation Skills Course on Udemy!
- Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation Experience: We will discuss how to deliver your masterpiece + using the best body language.
- Create Incredible Content: We will thoroughly cover what to include in your speech (MANY ways to start it, end it and how to structure it with more than 50 presentation templates that you can download and use).
- Make Unbelievable Slides: We will discuss making incredible slides using many proven examples and more than 10 software applications/resources (assumes you have no experience in any of the presentation or image applications that we will discuss). More than 50 presentation templates are attached that you can use (made just for this course so that you can work smarter and not harder).
- Be More Prepared than Anyone for Your Speech: How to prepare and be aware so you can deliver a perfect presentation (based on my 25 years of giving speeches/presentations/public speaking).
- Impress Your Audience: We will identify with the audience (your customer/target market).
- Increase Your Confidence When Presenting: We will learn how to be in peak confidence mode! : )
- Learn Appearance Secrets from Professional Television/Movie Stars: What to wear + nutrition tips and more.
- Answer ANY Question During Your Speech Q&A Session: How to ace the Q&A session of your speech.
- Meet/Beat the Goal(s) of Your Speech: We begin with the end goal in mind of your speech.
- Post Presentation To Dos: We will ensure that your speech goals are met.
- 25 Presentation Guides: Use 25 speech guides for 25 different types of speeches.
- Additional Resources to Help You Work Smarter and Not Harder: Additional materials to help you work smarter and not harder.
- ....plus much more; please look at the course lectures/course outline for more details. Thanks
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
5 Topics
Thank You Message from Chris
What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!)
How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal
Optional: Why Most Presentations Aren't Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be
How to Ask me Questions Live on my Weekly Webcast (Includes Zoom)
7 Topics
Identifying Your Audience Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Know Your "Audience (Client)" & Customize Your Presentation for them
10 Things We Must Understand About Our Audience Before Making the Speech Content
Journal Exercise #1: Who is the Audience (Customer) + their Characteristics
Appealing to Emotions
Examples of Ways to Identify WITH Our Audience
Journal Exercise #2: Emotions & Experiences to Include in Your Speech
4 Topics
What's the Purpose of Your Speech Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Why a Presentation Is MUCH More Successful If We Begin with The End Goal in Mind
[Optional] If this Speech Might Help You Get Promoted then Please Watch this
Journal Exercise #3: on What is the #1 Goal (Purpose) of your Presentation?
14 Topics
Creating Content Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience)
Starting with Inspiration and Motivation
Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached)
Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story
Starting by Asking the Audience a Question (and/or Consider Using Humor)
Starting by Mentioning an Interesting Historical Event
Starting by Introducing Yourself
Starting by Giving an Outline of Your Speech (Best used for Longer Speeches)
Starting with a Powerful Image
Starting with a Video
Starting with a Prop or Item
Starting with Introducing a Speaker
Journal Exercise #4: Starting Your Presentation
12 Topics
The "C.I.D.E.R." and "SO WHAT" Tests are Crucial When Creating Content…
Creating CONVINCING Content (The “C” in C.I.D.E.R.)
Creating INTERESTING Content (The “I” in C.I.D.E.R.)
Creating DIFFERENT Content (The “D” in C.I.D.E.R.)
Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The “E” in C.I.D.E.R.)
Creating RELEVANT Content (The “R” in C.I.D.E.R.)
Coming up with Brilliant [Unstructured] Content for Your Presentation
Journal Exercise #5: Creating the Content (“Let it All Out”).
Journal Exercise #6: “C.A.P.ing” Your Brilliant Content
Themes Memes and Scenes
Structuring Your Brilliant Content
Journal Exercise #7: Structuring and Ordering the Content
8 Topics
Overcoming “Writer’s Block” (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind)
Journal Exercise #8: Beating Writer’s Block
Introduction to How to End your Speech
Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action (“ASK FOR THE BUSINESS”)
Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others
Ending with a Quote/Inspirational/Motivational/Thought Provoking Comment/Image
Journal Exercise #9: Ending Your Presentation
[Optional] Journal Exercise # 10: Creating a GREAT Title for Your Presentation
5 Topics
Getting Feedback Using LinkedIn
How Does Hollywood Get Script Feedback?
Using SurveyMonkey.com and Fiverr.com for Feedback
Journal Exercise #11: Getting Feedback on Your Presentation Content
Journal Exercise #12: Writing the Final Outline of Your Speech
4 Topics
First Intermission Introduction
Presentation Exercise: The 1st of 3 Presentations by You
Journal Exercise #13: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 1st Intermission Presentation
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My TEDx Presentation
15 Topics
Creating Slides Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture
What Presentation Software to Use: PowerPoint or Something Else?
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Google Slides to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: P. for Pictures
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Haiku Deck to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: I. for Inspiration
[OPTIONAL] How We Used “LibreOffice” to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: M. for Minimalism
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Prezi to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: C. for Consistency
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Powtoons to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture
SLIDES THAT WORK: O. for Original
8 Topics
Customizing Images with PowerPoint
Customizing Images/Fonts with Canva.com
Creating Infographics/Fonts/Images with Piktochart
Customizing Images with Microsoft Paint (and Screen Recording on Windows)
Customizing Images with Pixelmaker (Desktop and iPad Versions)
Customizing Images with Procreate on an iPad
Customizing Images with Final Cut
Adding Music
3 Topics
Making a Presentation Video + Animation + Adding Pictures + Music from Scratch
How We Made the Previous Video Presentation Using PowerPoint & Other Resources
Video + Music + Animations Presentation Example for a Venture Capital Seminar
11 Topics
Slide Case Study #1: My TEDx Talk Slide Creation Discussion
Slide Case Study #2: My Animated Intro to Finance Slide Creation Discussion
Slide Case Study #3: My Animated What Finance Course Slide Creation Discussion
Slide Case Study #4: My Mandarin (Translation) Slide Promo Creation Discussion
Slide Case Study #5: My Free Course Promo Architecture Concept Design Discussion
Slide Case Study #6: Corporate Keynote Software Presentation Slides
Slide Case Study #7: Venture Capital Conference Presentation Slides Discussion
Slide Case Study #8: Course Images Simplistic Creation Techniques Discussion
Slide Case Study #9: Making Powtoons Promo of Entire MBA Course (English+French)
Slide Case Study #10: Making Videos for Presentations Discussion (Free Course)
Journal Exercise #14: Creating Your Slides
4 Topics
Confidence & Conquering Fear Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Creating Off the Charts Confidence by Studying Athletes
How I Beat My Fear of Public Speaking
How Warren Buffett Beat His Fear of Public Speaking
13 Topics
Creating the Delivery Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Add (EVEN MORE) Passion (INSPIRE)!
Adding Structure to Your Delivery (Buys You Time or Let’s You Stay on Track!)
Why You Shouldn’t Read Your Slides (…too Often)
Take Many Breaks DURING the Presentation
Involving the Audience
Using Humor and Self Deprecation
Use Simple Words (Cast Your Audience Net Wide)
Pausing
Changing Your Tone
Speed: “Slow down you movin' too fast / You gotta make the moment last”
Going Off Script Being Honest Sincere and Authentic
[Optional] Quiz for ACT #6: Scene 1
9 Topics
Creating a First Impression with Body Language
SMILE : )
Using Your Hands
Making Eye Contact (with Almost Everyone if Possible!)
Move Around a Lot (as Motion Creates Emotion!)
Dare Yourself to Do Something Radically Different
Additional Body Language to Avoid
Great Body Language Case Study
[OPTIONAL] Quiz for ACT #6 Scene 2
5 Topics
Second Intermission Introduction
Presentation Exercise: The 2nd of 3 Presentations by You
Journal Exercise #15: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 2nd Intermission Presentation
Journal Exercise #16: Let’s Compare Your 1st & Your 2nd Presentation
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My Company Presentation
6 Topics
Answering Questions +Reading the Audience Intro. (What Why & How of this Act)
Q&A "Crutch" Concept Introduction
Answering QUALITATIVE General Business Questions Using Frameworks
Answering QUANTITATIVE or Even Finance Questions Using Frameworks
HELP! How Do You Answer Questions When You Have No Idea! Use this Framework
Journal Exercise #17: Answer Any Question that You Have No Idea How to Answer
6 Topics
Introduction to EVEN MORE Transition Words to Use in the Q&A Session
Structuring Logic with Transition Words and Words to Use that Will Buy You Time
Words to Say that Your Audience Will Remember and Appreciate
Words or Things to Never Say When Answering Questions
Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Question
Journal Exercise #18: Using Transition Words to Structure Your Logic & Buy Time
2 Topics
Introduction to How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You?
Journal Exercise #19: Answering Questions the Preemptive & Logical Strategic Way
9 Topics
Pulling Out Your “Secret Stealth Slide(s)” Strategy & You'll Look Like a Genius!
Be Humble and Express Your Shortcomings and What You Learned in the Process
Include Risks (Counter Points) in Your Answers in Order to Maintain Credibility
Adding an Interesting Quote to Your Answer or Talk About Successful People
Since the Audience is the Customer Ask them if You Answered the Question
Helping a Nervous Person Finish Asking a Question
Answering Disastrous PR Questions the Right Way
How to Get the Audience to Write Down What You Say
What to Do if the Audience is Bored (During Q&A or During the Presentation)
10 Topics
Practice and Planning Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Practicing While Looking at the Slides
Practicing Without Looking at Slides & with a MASSIVE DISTRACTION in Front of U!
Practicing in Front of Friends/Others (+ YouTube & send to Loved Ones/Mentors)
Journal Exercise #20: Recording Yourself Practicing and Critiquing it : )
Go to the Room You Will Presenting in the Day Before You Present and Do this…
31 CRUCIAL Items to Pack/Bring/Prepare the Day Before Your Speech
Journal Exercise #21: Your Preparation To Do List for the Few Days Before Speech
What to Do the Morning of Your Speech
YOU JUST FORGOT WHAT TO SAY NEXT – WHAT DO YOU DO? Don’t Worry Because…
5 Topics
Your “Appearance” & State of Mind Introduction (What Why &How of this Section)
Getting in an Ideal Confident and Relaxed Peak Mental State (“The Zone”) : )
How to Know What to Wear
Nutrition and Rest Before the Presentation
Professional Newscast Appearance Secrets to Make You Look Less Tired Better etc
5 Topics
Post Presentation To Do’s Introduction (What Why & How of this Section)
Thank the Event Organizer and the Administration Staff (If Applicable)
Follow up with Potential Customers that Approached You After Your Presentation
Send the Event Organizer Your Slides to Distribute to the Recipients
Keep USBs in Your Pocket with the Presentation (for HUGE Potential Prospects)
27 Topics
25 Presentation Guides Introduction (What Why & How of this ACT)
Award Speech Guide
Board Meeting Speech Guide
Corporate Presentation Guide
Conference Opening Speech Guide
Crisis or Delivering Bad News Speech Guide
Customers Presentation to Guide
Condolences or Eulogy Speech Guide
Graduation Keynote Speech Guide
Graduation Speech I Gave in May of 2017 @ San Francisco State University
Group Presentation Speech Guide
Guest Lecturing/Teaching Speech Guide
Introduce a Speaker Guide
Job Interview Speech Guide
MC / Moderator Speech Guide
Motivating Speech for Sports+Companies+Charities etc Guide
Panel Speech Guide
Raising $ / Discussing a Business Model Speech Guide
Retiring from (or Leaving) the Company Speech Guide
Sales Speech Guide
Skype/Other Online Presentations Guide
Surprise…“Can You Say a Few Words [No Preparation!]” Guide
TEDx Talk Speech Guide
Toasting Speech Guide
Wedding (Bride or Groom) Speech Guide
Wedding (Maid of Honor or Best Man) Speech Guide
Wedding (Parent/Family Member/Friend) Speech Guide
4 Topics
Third Intermission Introduction
Presentation Exercise: The 3rd of 3 Presentations by You
Journal Exercise #22: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 3rd Intermission Presentation
Journal Exercise #23: Let’s Compare Your 2nd & Your 3rd Presentation
4 Topics
Additional Resources Introduction
150 Quotes to Use in Your Speech
Documentary on How the Trailer Promo Video Was Made for this Course
All 100+ Downloadable Slide Templates & Course Resources Sorted Alphabetically
1 Topic
Congratulations & Conclusion (…You Will Never Be the Same!)
2 Topics
YOU 2.0! Introducing You for Your Nobel Prize Speech
Bonus Items
The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course
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