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Public Speaking Skills: Give a Great Informational Speech

Name: Public Speaking Skills: Give a Great Informational Speech
Rating: 4.5 (1091 reviews)

Public Speaking - You can confidently present information in a way that is understandable and memorable

Created byTJ Walker, Media Training Worldwide Digital

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Give an effective informational speech
Make your most important ideas memorable
Avoid data dumping
Speak with confidence
Selling with stories
Virtual sales presentations
Building a business case
Become a more effective communicator

Course content

29 sections • 125 lectures • 6h 28m total length

Your Informational Speeches Will Be Understood and Remembered1:20
Your Informational Speeches Will Be Understood and Remembered
You Will Go Beyond the Usual Data Dump4:06
How to Give an Informational Speech More Ground Rules
Please Introduce Yourself0:09

Here is How You Will Accomplish All of Your Speech Goals?11:38
Define a specific goal for your speech and distill your message into five points, avoid data dumps, and use a simple roadmap to drive audience action.
Instant Answers to Your Public Speaking Skill Questions0:26
Your Stories Will Make Your Information Stick16:24
Use stories to illuminate each of the five key messages, adapt to the audience, and practice on video to ensure ideas are remembered with a five-point outline and trigger words.
Exciting New Update to this Course1:28
I've listen to you tell me that you found it difficult to upload your homework videos to the Udemy Q and A Section. To make it easier for you to get quick feedback from me and your fellow students, I've created a Facebook page just for my Udemy students.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/559917031170397/?ref=group_browse_new

Please note that this page is just for posting homework and questions related to your course. There will be no promotion or selling of any kind by me or any students in this forum. And please note, that you are in no way required to join this page or post your videos to Facebook. You can simply use the Udemy Q and A section here if you prefer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/559917031170397/?ref=group_browse_new
Good PowerPoint Will Make Your Information Come Alive11:56
Use visuals with one image per PowerPoint slide to convey a single idea, avoid text, and test with audiences to ensure they remember the message.

Testing In a Way that Eliminates Risk3:02
Test informational speeches via video practice and peer feedback from an audience-like group. Ensure the audience recalls your five main messages; if not, revise to make information clear and memorable.
Video Practice18:38
Practice on video repeatedly, watch and critique yourself with a clean sheet, and refine until you like what you see, building confidence and dramatic improvement in informational speeches.
Practice Your Public Speaking Skills Homework Using the TJ Walker AI Clone0:17
Quiz

Rehearse Your Public Speaking Skills Homework and Get Instant Feedback0:16
Who is TJ Walker?2:52
Learn from TJ Walker's decades of real-world public speaking and media training, guiding executives, politicians, and nervous speakers to communicate with confidence and clarity.
7 Steps For Getting the Most Out of this Course0:48
$10,000 Guarantee This Course Will Make You a Better Communicator2:02
Earn a $10,000 guarantee by practicing your video speeches and collecting critiques. If you still don't improve, I will coach you for a full day.
If You Like to Learn by Reading1:09
Identify how learners differ and mix reading with video lessons, reading one or two short books about 20 minutes each on spoken communication to reinforce videos and practice on video.
Your Questions Will Be Answered Here, In Video1:25
Get video answers to common public speaking questions, including speaking to media and during crises for informational speeches. See real-world practice with up to ten relatable questions answered daily.
Before We Start, Here is the #1 Tip to Improving Your Communication Skills0:59
Practice saying what you want to say on video, watch it, and seek critique; post the video link in the course discussion to join the top 1% of speakers.

Conclusion1:47
Focus on clear understanding and memory of a few key ideas; use examples, case studies, and stories to enhance recall, then practice on video and test with colleagues to refine.
Time to Give TJ a Piece of Your Mind1:26
Offer specific feedback to improve this public speaking course by suggesting tweaks, deletions, or new videos, and post your ideas in the question-and-answer section to shape the best learning experience.
Update - You Should Get on the TikTok App Now5:03
Explore how TikTok offers a fast, free way to practice public speaking, share ideas, and build confidence through short 15-second videos with immediate feedback.

One Last Chance to Make This Course Better for Your Permanent Learning Library1:46
Encourage students to leave a written, detailed review to help this course improve through continual updates, benefiting lifetime access for future learners.
What is the Value of Presentation Training?4:08
Discover the value of presentation training and how public speaking skills can boost career outcomes, justify cost, and provide perspective on investment in learning.
Here Is How You Can Get your Certificate of Completion for this Course3:19
Bonus Lecture1:08

Understanding the Elements of Public Speaking3:08
Mastering the art of public speaking, specifically in giving informational speeches, requires a clear, engaging delivery of well-structured content that educates and informs the audience . Utilizing thorough research, compelling storytelling, and appropriate visual aids enhances connection and understanding, making the speaker more effective and impactful .
Download The *Amazing* +100 Page Workbook For this Course1:00
From this session onward, a one-page downloadable resource has been provided with the key takeaways from each lesson.
We've bundled all of these pages into a single workbook, which you can download here in this lesson. Keep it handy for easy reference as you continue through the course or whenever you need a quick refresher in the future.
Download Your *Complimentary* eBook For This Course0:39
Want to catch up on the course in your spare time and sometimes prefer reading? We've got you covered - in this lecture you can download an ebook for this course . We have converted the instructor's high quality script into an easy to read, professionally laid out ebook . Just download from here and off you go!
This is our quality commitment to you in helping you achieve your goals but do remember that you will get maximum value from going through all the video lessons in the course first . Once you complete the course, you can always refer back to the ebook, or always feel free to hop back in and redo the lessons .
Please remember to mention these alternative learning opportunities when you leave a rating and a review for this course . Your feedback will be useful for other students looking for a similar, amazing learning experience . Plus we hope to see you in our other courses as well!
Get This Course In Audio Format: Download All Audio Files From This Lecture0:39
In this lecture we explain the option of downloading the whole course in audio format from this lecture . Once you enrol in the course you will have access to download your zip file from this lecture containing all the lectures in mp3 format .
Introduce Yourself And Tell Us Your Awesome Goals With This Course0:27
This lesson is your opportunity to share something about yourself with the rest of the students in this course, and see more about other students and their goals . Tell us all about your goals and what you want to achieve . You can come back to this board and add more thoughts as you go through the course and achieve your goals . Seeing all the other students in the course will also motivate you and keep you going as you participate in this community of learning . Remember: take action! Achieve your goals, best wishes from your instructor team
Building Confidence: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking3:02
Effective leadership in today's world hinges on a blend of emotional intelligence, adaptability, vision, communication skills, and integrity, enabling leaders to inspire and guide their teams through rapid changes and challenges . These qualities are essential for fostering trust, seizing new opportunities, and driving organizational success and innovation in the 21st century .
Key Principles of Informational Speeches2:27
Great leaders in today's business landscape are characterized by their vision, courage, and integrity, enabling them to inspire innovation and navigate complexities . They build trust through ethical actions, motivate their teams towards excellence, and foster a culture of creativity and adaptability to thrive amid constant change .
Analyzing Great Speeches: What Makes Them Effective2:26
The effectiveness of a speech relies on clarity, engagement, structure, and relevance, elements that ensure the message is not only understood but resonates with the audience . Analyzing historical speeches from Martin Luther King Jr . , Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Malala Yousafzai reveals how these components are artfully combined to inspire and provoke action long after the words have been spoken .
Section Showdown: Student To Star!

Understanding Your Audience: Demographics and Psychographics2:32
The lesson highlights the importance of understanding both the demographics and psychographics of an audience to deliver impactful and resonant informational speeches . By tailoring content to the audience's statistical characteristics and psychological attributes, speakers can create more engaging, inspiring, and persuasive presentations .
Gathering and Organizing Content2:36
Effective informational speech delivery begins with thorough research from credible sources, ensuring the content is accurate and engaging . Organizing this content logically, with clear transitions and illustrative examples, ensures a presentation that not only informs but also resonates and inspires the audience .
Developing a Thesis Statement for Your Speech2:59
An effective thesis statement in a public speech is a clear, concise summary of the speaker's viewpoint or argument, critical for guiding research, organizing thoughts, and keeping the speech focused . It should be specific, debatable, and relevant to captivate the audience's attention and set the stage for a persuasive presentation .
Blueprints of Speech Structure: Outlines and Drafts2:46
An effective informational speech combines a meticulously crafted outline with engaging content to educate and connect with the audience . It starts with a compelling introduction, is structured logically throughout the body, and concludes with a memorable message that resonates with listeners .
Section Showdown: Student To Star!

Requirements

Students will need to record themselves speaking using a cellphone camera or webcam
A desire to become a more effective presenter, speaker and communicator

Description

Public Speaking. Imagine that every time you speak, people can understand your message, remember your key points and have a good feeling about you. Wouldn't it be nice to know that you can present authoritatively on any subject that is important to you or has been assigned to you?

In this How to Give an Informational Speech Public Speaking course you will learn the following:

* How to make sure your audience is actually understanding and remembering your key messages

* How to avoid the most common blunders in other informational speeches

* How to get your audience to care about your information

* How to deliver information in an engaging and interesting manner

This Public Speaking course is delivered primarily through spoken lectures. Because the skill you are learning is speaking related, it only makes sense that you learn through speaking.

The Public Speaking skill you will learn in this class is not primarily theoretical or academic. It is a skill that requires physical habits. That is why you will be asked to take part in numerous exercises where you record yourself speaking on video, and then watching yourself. Learning presentation skills is like learning how to ride a bicycle. You simply have to do it numerous times and work past the wobbling and falling off parts until you get it right.

This Public Speaking course contains numerous video lectures plus several bonus books for your training library.

TJ Walker has been coaching and training people on their Public Speaking skills for 30 years. Now, through the power of Udemy's online platform, he is able to give you the same high quality training that he gives in person to CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and Presidents of countries. Only you can now receive the training at a tiny fraction of the normal fee for in-person training.

How long this course takes is up to you. The longest part of the course involves you speaking on video, critiquing yourself, and doing it over until you like it. But if you get to the point where you love how you look and sound when you present it will be well worth the time spent. And having this skill will save you time for all future presentations in your life.

You can begin improving your Public Speaking right now. You may have an opportunity to speak out as soon as tomorrow, so why waste another day worried that your presentation skills are not up to high standards.

Enroll in this Public Speaking course today.

"5 Stars! Walker is an exceptional speaker and teacher. Animated. Educated. Succinct. Thorough." Udemy student Michele Malone Dobin

There is a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for this course. And the instructor also provides an enhanced guarantee.

What others say about TJ Walker:

“TJ Walker's single-minded devotion to presentation has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media." Bob Bowdon, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television

“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world." Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer

(TJ Walker's Media Training Worldwide) “The world's leading presentation and media training firm."Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor

This Public Speaking course is ideal for anyone searching for more info on the following: public speaking - presentation - speaking - public speaking for beginners. Plus, this course will be a great addition to anyone trying to build out their knowledge in the following areas: presentation skills - communication skills - storytelling.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has to give speeches, presentations or talks where information must be communicated
CEOs
Mid-level executives
Junior executives
Virtual presenters

Public Speaking Skills: Give a Great Informational Speech

What you'll learn

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Course content

You Will Deliver an Effective Informational Speech3 lectures • 6min

You Won't Communicate All the Information, Just the Most Important Information5 lectures • 42min

Don't Practice On Your Audience if You Want to Succeed3 lectures • 22min

Student Questions1 lecture • 7min

Housekeeping Matters7 lectures • 10min

Course Update1 lecture • 5min

Your Future as an Excellent Informational Presenter3 lectures • 8min

Student Questions plus Answers from TJ in Video4 lectures • 10min

Foundations of Public Speaking8 lectures • 14min

Planning Your Speech4 lectures • 11min

Requirements

Description

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