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Speak like a pro speaker - not like just another 'expert'

Name: Speak like a pro speaker - not like just another 'expert'
Rating: 4.6 (63 reviews)

ESSENTIAL presentation & public speaking skills for the occasional speaker. Don't make these speaking mistakes!

Created byAndy Edwards

Last updated 8/2022

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to present content to an audience of ANY size, without boring or alienating them
Discover exactly what mistake non-professional speakers make - and how to avoid them
Learn some simple tips to engage, inform, motivate - and even entertain your audience
Gain confidence that your presentation, talk or lecture will be well-received by the audience
Hear the tricks of the trade... The 20% that makes 80% difference!

Course content

7 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 14m total length

Introduction3:15
How this course will teach you some tips, hacks, and tricks of the trade - to put you in the top 5% of speakers who leave the audience wanting more.
The fear is REAL3:26
It is a pretty well-known fact that many people say they are less scared of death or drowning than they are of speaking in public. But all you really need is to be aware of a few specific techniques and traits, the fundamentals spot on, the basics under control, and the common mistakes eradicated.
Guilty as charged - the problem laid bare!3:45
We learn why this course is necessary... Conference and meetings organisers should stipulate certain standards in their speakers… and this course contains what I think should be learned by every occasional speaker. It would make such a difference!
What it's NOT (No patronizing!)2:27
No padding or me going on about the blatantly obvious. Let’s get into the bones of what you need to do – and to avoid when making your presentation.

The first question to ask3:11
Your value to the event (and therefore the audience) is not in how much you can say – but in how much information will be absorbed (and acted on) by your audience. It is THIS that will discern your positive impact on them…
Be easy to deal with4:51
Conference and event organisation is a complicated affair. The extent to which you comply with the organiser's prior requests and timescales is the extent to which you make their life (and, so yours) much easier. Here's what to expect.
A little research goes a long way3:16
You need to understand the factors that affect your talk; from the 'Theme' of the event or conference through to WHEN in the day you speak... even whether you speak before or after a break... Why? Find out more.
"Time your words to fill two thirds"4:34
Nothing upsets an audience and the organisers (and the next speaker on after you) more than if you disrespect the time slot. So don’t overrun. Ever. Just don’t. But you probably will… However, consider this technique to virtually guarantee good timing.
Make your presence known4:20
As you arrive at the venue, there are at least three parties to whom you should be quick to introduce yourself. One is obvious - but find out who the others are in this lecture.

PUNCH your audience!5:59
You want the audience to be utterly locked into you and your first statement. Using the PUNCH acronym you will be among the few speakers who really grab the audience's attention from the 'off'!!
By the end of this talk...3:03
Without a 'Destination' or end goal, your audience can become lost or distracted. Find out how to structure an incredibly important part of your talk using the words "By the end of this talk..."

Tell them what you're going to tell them3:29
As you move into the speech proper, you must maintain focus and a 'track to run on'. Learn the first part of that structure for a confident step into the body of your talk...
Now do the telling6:08
Having told the audience what you are going to tell them - the next job is to actually tell them! We look at the main body of your speech and how it hangs together in a cohesive way, leading logically and seamlessly towards the end of your speech too.

No 'fizzling out'4:29
Most occasional and non-professional speakers fizzle out at the end of their talk… Even if you have structured your presentation as I suggested in the last lesson, you can easily still fall at the final hurdle. So in this lecture we look at how to give an unforgettable finish – which research shows is one of the best-remembered elements of a talk.
Questions, Answers - and examples of endings.6:18
As part of the talk’s conclusion, it is important to handle your Q & A session well – because it is a well-remembered element of the talk…Too many non-professional or occasional speakers make at least one of these 5 mistakes. Also hear examples of speech endings - ready for your standing ovation!

Requirements

You are (or expect to be) called to make the occasional presentation or talk in public
You want to get your point across to your audience without putting them to sleep!
You're not a professional speaker - but want to present well

Description

SO, YOU'VE BEEN ASKED TO 'SAY A FEW WORDS' AT A CONFERENCE OR MEETING. WILL YOU MAKE THESE MISTAKES?

As a professional speaker, I have attended, spoken at, and supervised many conferences and meetings. I have seen some amazing professional speakers and some poor professional speakers. But professional speakers are not our subject here...

If you have any knowledge, prominence, awareness, or point to make in virtually ANY subject, there's a fair chance you will be called on to 'do a talk'. This can be in front of the eight-strong accounts team on the third floor, a local charity chapter with a couple of dozen members - or at an international symposium of thousands of your industry colleagues.

WHO ARE YOU?

You may be an academic, an author, a teacher, a hobbyist, a manager. You may be a hard-worker who has direct experience of working on a project and must now present their findings. Or you may be a leader of an organisation - and so are expected to address the staff at the annual conference or away-day.

STOP!

In 25 years I have only ever seen one (count 'em ONE!) non-professional speaker who has had the audience eating out of their hands. So, with respect, it is highly unlikely that you will do a good job... But you'll probably NEVER be told. Why?

You are unlikely to have been paid much (if anything) for your talk - no one criticizes a freebie!
The organiser considers themselves lucky and grateful that you agreed to attend
The feedback you get is always positive: "Thanks so much that was absolutely riveting and so relevant..." (blah, blah, blah!)
You are an infrequent presenter, so it doesn't really matter if you're not up there with the professionals, does it?
Attendees of conferences are polite and respectful
You are the boss - they HAVE to listen!

WHAT'S IN THIS COURSE?

There are a number of main sections covering:

WHY this course is necessary. Rationale and an outline of the problem.

BEFORE the event. 20 minutes research = 500% improvement. Organiser etiquette and preferences. How to be proactively easy to deal with.

STARTING your talk. How not to start your talk (but 95% of non-professionals do). Give the audience a P.U.N.C.H.

A bit about STRUCTURE. Whilst I can't tell you your content (that's up to you) I can help with how you hang it all together!

FINISHING your talk. Fizzle-out finishes and how to avoid them. Handle Q & A like you're supposed to.

VISUAL aids. The sins of presenting with slides. Powerpoint is amazing - but not THAT amazing, please! The Law of slide transitions...

I finish with a few TIPS AND HINTS to fine-tune your performance!

The simplicity of the course is this: Do what I tell you and you'll get out alive... you might even be invited back next year!

PS (if you are asked back - charge them!)

Who this course is for:

Novice, occasional or irregular speakers
People who 'know their stuff' and want to get it across to their audience
'Wannabe' professional speakers
Employees, managers and leaders who need to present as part of their job

Speak like a pro speaker - not like just another 'expert'

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Course content

Section 1: INTRODUCTION, OVERVIEW AND RATIONALE OF THE COURSE4 lectures • 13min

Section 2: BEFORE THE EVENT5 lectures • 20min

Section 3: HOW TO START YOUR TALK2 lectures • 9min

Section 4: A BIT ABOUT STRUCTURE2 lectures • 10min

Section 5: HOW TO FINISH YOUR TALK2 lectures • 11min

Section 6: VISUAL AIDS1 lecture • 6min

Section 7: And Finally...2 lectures • 6min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: