Communication: Give A Persuasive 5-Minute Talk

Name: Communication: Give A Persuasive 5-Minute Talk
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Deliver a 5-minute presentation to introduce yourself, grow your business and demonstrate leadership.

Created byCathy Goodwin

Last updated 4/2023

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What you'll learn

Why 5-minute talks are becoming more common in the business world
The unique challenges of condensing your talk to 5 minutes (and how to beat them)
The make-or-break success factor when ending your talk
Why most people waste their introduction time (and lose everyone's interest before they start)
The single best way to structure your talk so you make your point memorably
How to tailor your speaking style to a 5 minute talk

Course content

4 sections • 12 lectures • 53m total length

Introduction: Why a course on 5-Minute Talks?4:45
Why 5 minute talks? Today you have lots of opportunities for these talks: lightning rounds, panels, and even “show and tell” events. These talks have become increasingly common. They have the potential to create a huge impact – and like all short pieces of content, they’re very easy to mess up.

3 Essential Ingredients For A Successful Talk4:01
Why are you giving this talk? Do you want to entertain, persuade, demonstrate your expertise or sell? Get clear before you do anything else.
Goals For Your Talk4:56
The basics: three surprising things that you absolutely must do to make your 5-minute talk effective.
Title of Your Talk3:27
How to choose your topic and present your topic to your audience in an appealing way. If your topic seems irrelevant or unimportant, you’ll lose them here.

Your Grand Opening4:34
Your opening sets the tone for the rest of your talk. Miss the cues here and your audience will be gone.
Lecture 6: 3 Takeaways7:07
Your talk’s success depends on what the audience takes away from your talk. So come up with 3 strong takeaways that will be memorable and meaningful. We'll show you how.
Lecture 7: Examples and demos6:47
Lecture 8: End on a high note2:24
End your five-minute talk on a high note by planning the ending, summarizing your three points in 10–20 seconds, inviting questions if possible, and thanking the audience.

Lecture 9: Best slides for your 5-minute talk3:21
How to design slides specifically to take advantage of the opportunities and limitations of a 5-minute talk.
Lecture 10: Style4:09
Your speaking style will make your message more memorable – or discourage listeners from paying attention. These tips apply to all types of speaking but you’ll see why they’re especially relevant for these short 5-minute talks.
Lecture 11: Handouts5:03
What do you share after your talk? How to create effective handouts and other ways to be remembered.
Time For Action2:51
It’s time to take action! This lecture gives you an overview of the 4-step planning process.

Requirements

Description

Short presentations are IN! You may be introducing yourself to a new group, preparing a lightning talk, doing a show-and-tell, or sharing at a networking event.

You have 5 minutes to make a lasting impression and maybe change a few minds.

And frankly, most people blow it. Maybe you had to make a speech for a class - a captive audience. Maybe you need a speech coach for a big keynote address - overkill for 5 minutes.

Short speeches leave a big impact but they're really tough to pull off. There are half a dozen ways you can lose your audience (and maybe your credibility).

But if you do pull it off, people remember you for a long, long time. I've had people come up to me weeks, months and occasionally even years after a talk. They never forget.

I'm a former college professor, professional speaker, and amateur standup comedian. I've had to work for the attention of bored college first-years at 8 AM, tired executives from the 4 PM conference slot, and skeptical audiences in unmentionable comedy clubs. I've got you covered! If you follow all the videos, you'll be eager to grab the microphone next time you're offered a shot.

Who this course is for:

Business owners, corporate executives and anyone who need to make speeches to an audience. Some presentations are explicitly labeled "5 minute talks." With others, it's understood that you won't take more than 5 minutes. What you learn here may help you with talks of any length, but we're emphasizing the special requirements of five-minute talks.

Communication: Give A Persuasive 5-Minute Talk

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 5min

Planning Your Talk3 lectures • 12min

Giving Your Talk4 lectures • 21min

Making Your Talk Better4 lectures • 15min

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Description

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