
Public speaking isn’t limited to big stages; speak effectively to small groups, colleagues, family, or on camera with this online course’s simple four-step system across 36 lectures.
Stage in public speaking is not an elevated platform; leadership through speaking happens anywhere, from home to outside, when you stand before an audience with confidence.
Learn to say no when you don't know, and share only techniques you've personally implemented to boost public speaking and storytelling across audiences.
Connect with yourself on stage to truly connect with the audience, improving presence and delivery. Apply a simple four-step speaking structure, avoid undercharging, and use technology to reach more learners.
Explore the debate whether work should speak for itself or whether sharing learnings and achievements inspires others. Develop the communication and storytelling skills to boost your career.
Discover simple, effective speaking techniques that keep your audience listening and empower you to stand alone, influence, and inspire as a leader.
Learn the basics of public speaking and contemporary presentation skills to become a leader. Practice speaking as a learnable skill and transform on stage by taking action.
Apply a four-part learning system for public speaking, built around a simple two-minute smile, turning passion into practical, easily taught presentation skills for entrepreneurs and storytellers.
Uncover seven public speaking insights, showing that only babies are born ready to speak effectively; everyone else must learn and invest time, energy, and money to improve their speaking.
Learn to connect with yourself first, align your thoughts, tongue, and brain before addressing the audience to deliver confident public speaking.
Treat stage fear as a teachable skill by learning speaking techniques and practicing entering the stage, so your fear diminishes as you gain mastery like any other field.
Learn to embrace nervousness as natural, because feeling nervous on stage is common and acceptable, and understand there are two types of speakers.
Public speaking skills are independent of English proficiency; you can speak effectively in your own language, and fear is not solved by language alone.
Stop practicing in front of a mirror, because you cannot speak and evaluate simultaneously; practice to evaluate your delivery and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Discover seven key reasons to learn public speaking, not only for public speakers, and how it empowers leaders to stand out, speak to colleagues, juniors, seniors, or family.
Align with progressive learning to improve public speaking, embracing change as the engine of growth. Realize the value of continuous improvement over perfection.
This course divides public speaking into three essential parts, starting with self-evaluation to set a baseline, then learning techniques, and finally applying them to your own speech for measurable improvement.
Learn practical public speaking techniques by practicing with a personal life incident, mastering the 10-second audience impression, pre-speech setup, and storytelling for any audience.
Practice public speaking through a powerful life story of resilience, risk, and perseverance, turning financial hardship and failure into confident communication and entrepreneurial impact.
Use a personal incident and record a top-to-toe video of that five-to-seven-minute incident to baseline your public speaking and observe body language.
Improve public speaking through active practice and organized learning. Commit time, energy, and resources, watch lessons, and apply feedback from real-life experiences rather than passively watching videos.
Discover a simple four-step structure you can apply to any speech, including pre-speech preparation, effective openings, body language and vocal variety, and memorable endings.
Enter the stage with energy to trigger audience snap judgments in the initial 10 seconds. Stand straight, look at the host, and take two confident steps to signal energy.
Master on-stage power by shaking hands to exchange authority with the host, and practice stage presence to guide audience perception.
Develop audience-ready confidence before you speak by smiling, eye contact, and warm host interactions that convey credibility and earn a certificate of confidence.
Master the magical pause before you speak, absorbing the audience's energy. Start with a deliberate pause and your fourth line to set the tone.
Unlearn common opening habits, avoid clichéd greetings and housekeeping announcements, and apply universal techniques to grab attention from the second zero when starting any presentation.
Begin your presentation with the word imagine to link content and evoke emotion through storytelling. Practice a 5–6 minute video, refining body language and crafting one imagine opening line.
Learn the 'you focus' technique to start presentations by centering on the audience, prompting hands-up engagement, and using audience-centered examples to boost digital marketing and sales clarity.
Begin your presentation by appreciating the audience and acknowledging others, inviting applause to engage listeners and set a positive tone that honors those who supported you.
Start your presentation by identifying something common between you and the audience to build a bond and engage quickly.
Start your presentation with a precise number to captivate any audience, then use relevant statistics to illustrate your topic and show preparation.
Learn the 'I remember' technique to start a presentation by sharing personal, real-life stories to connect with any audience, build credibility, and engage listeners.
Master nonverbal communication by refining body language, confident walking, and vocal variety to enhance your presentation content and overall communication effectiveness.
Explore body language through five body parts, with hands speaking most, followed by legs, eyes, and lips, and learn to train these for confident stage presence.
Learn to use open hand gestures to complement your speaking and convey confidence. Avoid keeping your hands down or in pockets, and adopt a natural, relaxed position.
Master leg control on stage to project confidence, keep a stable stance, and use movement to reach the audience and organize content across three parts of the stage.
Focus on eye contact by looking into the eyes of the audience, not up or down, speaking to one person for 4–5 seconds, then switch to another.
Use your lips to smile on stage to project confidence, engage the audience, and deliver business presentations with a relaxed, reassured presence.
Learn to use shoulder posture and overall body language to project confidence and energy on stage, including hands, eye contact, and smile, for powerful public speaking.
Explore how body language (55%), voice (38%), and content (7%) shape communication, and learn to vary speed, tone, and volume to avoid monotony and engage your audience.
Discover how to measure and optimize your speaking speed with practical WPM ranges. Practice a one-minute reading to gauge your words-per-minute, aiming for 160–180 WPM for clear, listener-friendly delivery.
Adjust your volume to match the words and situation, using higher volume to emphasize and softer delivery for subtle points, ensuring audible delivery with or without the mic.
Discover how tone gives meaning to words and learn to express emotion to engage audiences; practice vocal delivery and body language to mirror and influence listener response.
Avoid self-deprecating closings, manage time with a timer, and close confidently with a clear ending that invites questions rather than ending on awkward lines.
Use the go back to the start technique to close your presentation, revisiting your opening with stories and examples to reinforce a clear, memorable message.
Master a signature closing technique to end your presentation with confidence and professionalism. Learn when to use exaggerated or subtle endings to close your talk.
Practice the four steps before speaking, master body language and vocal variety, and take action after the course to apply these techniques on any stage.
This course is developed by 9 Times International TEDx Speaker and Award-Winning Tech Entrepreneur Mr. Praveen Wadalkar
Message from the instructor:
"This Course is based on Real-Life practical experiences and not theoretical concepts. I have spoken 9 times on the TEDx stage in 4 countries, but when I think back to the first time I stood on the stage, it was a nightmare, not only for me but also for the audience. When I was coming down from the stage, there was only one thought in my mind "I am not a born speaker" But you know what ONLY BABIES ARE BORN IN THIS WORLD. Soon I realized that public speaking is a learnable skill and anyone can learn and master this skill”
“In the last few years, I devoted hours to soak up the contemporary presentation and public speaking techniques from the best presenters and speakers across the world. And today, I have spoken more than 100 times in few of the best corporate and educational institutes. Most importantly, the same learnings are adding significant value to my entrepreneurship journey”
“This online course includes my key learning and hands-on insights, which I have converted in simple 4-step-structure which can be used in any speaking situation. I use the same 4-step-structure when I stand in front of my team as an entrepreneur or in front of clients or even sometimes in from of my family and friends.”
“I am very sure these learning will help you to take your public speaking skills to the next level. Because as a leader you have to separate yourself from the crowd, stand alone and speak in front of the public".
See what participants of Praveen's training have to say
★★★★★ “It was an awesome workshop. I have learned a lot.T he way of teaching is outstanding. The session was interactive and informative. Praveen sir has a dynamic personality. I would like to attend more of such sessions. Thank you so much, sir, for your guidance and motivation”. Ranju Mhatre
★★★★ It was one of the most beneficial training I ever attended. Absolutely stunning knowledge has been imparted by the trainer. Overall a really great experience. Sameer Narad
★★★★★ “It was a wonderful experience at the Contemporary Public Speaking workshop. Mr. Praveen Wadalkar is a multi-dimensional personality yet down to earth and approachable. His methods of the workshop are very easy to understand by anyone and have superb evaluations of individual's performances with simple correction techniques. Overall, enjoyed the workshop and would definitely be working on it to improve upon. Looking forward to more such workshops with Sir. My sincere thanks to him and his team. Architect” Vinay Desai
★★★★★ “It has been an awesome experience to learn from Pravin Sir, who is a very kind and humble person...He has taught us in a very detailed manner about the comprehensive knowledge & the art of public speaking... & I eagerly look forward to his other training as well...Gratitude & Blessings Always !!!” Ashna Ddhannak
★★★★★ “It was really great had a great time, learned many things..about Praveen sir the way he teaches its completely unique and interesting ..thank you” Narendra Tekwani
★★★★★ “It was worth attending. An amazing workshop. Learned the different techniques of public speaking. Praveen sir is a down to earth person. His ways of reaching out to us learners is commendable” Magdalene Sequeria
★★★★★“This was an insightful workshop on Presentation Skills. Mr. Wadalkar is an effective speaker and there are a lot of takeaways from this session. I can say I am better equipped for my next presentation now.”Tanvi Sah
★★★★★“Thank You, Praveen for conducting such a wonderful workshop! It was a lifetime experience for us. You really taught us the insight of presentation skills in the easy & understanding way!”. Manoj Sonawane
★★★★★“The content of the program was well planned, meticulously designed and most importantly SIMPLE to address the diverse audience. Wish you the best! Priyanka Acharya
Brilliant workshop! The techniques taught were very helpful” Aditi Shah
★★★★★“Thank you, Praveen for giving us valuable insight of Contemporary Presentation Skills. The way you weave it is remarkable!” by Manoj Sonawane
★★★★★“Hi, The workshop was excellent. Praveen made the entire attending team rise to new confidence. Gem of a guy”. By Darshan Patil
★★★★★“A magical transformation in speaking in just a few hours” by Taher Zoeb Galiakotwala
★★★★★“Was a great workshop! We felt the magical change in our talk from the beginning of the day to the end. Thanks! 5 star on my behalf”. - By Mufaddal