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Speak Up for Success! Change your life in just 5 days.

Name: Speak Up for Success! Change your life in just 5 days.
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

Increase your potential for success in life by becoming a great Speaker and Presenter.

Created byGary Rogers

Last updated 10/2014

English

What you'll learn

Lifetime access to 85 lectures and over 7 hours of video content.
Skills necessary to become a great speaker and master communicator.
Skills that can increase your income and opportunity for greater success in life.
Skills that will increase your confidence in social media and business settings.

Course content

16 sections • 85 lectures • 7h 32m total length

Course Overview0:54
Speak Up For Success was filmed "live" over the internet 2 hours a day over a 5 day period. The course will teach you all the skills necessary to become a master communicator. You will see actual results as students apply the skills they learn in the course.
Getting To Know You6:21
The course instructor welcomes class members to the course and each class member introduces themselves.
My Background5:41
The course instructor introduces himself and briefly talks about his background and experience relating to the course.
Topics Covered In The Course8:58
The course instructor outlines the topics to be covered in the course and provides a brief description of how the course will be conducted.

PDF Links To Warren Buffett Videos1:00
Links to two videos appearing on You Tube featuring Warren Buffett talking about how important it is to learn public speaking skills.
Warren Buffett Would Throw Up!1:44
Why Is Public Speaking So Frightening?8:51

Class members discuss the reasons why so many people are frightened to speak in front of other people.
Greatest Fears1:31
Lecture 8 includes a discussion regarding the top ten greatest fears from the Book of Lists.
Speaking Blunders By Famous People7:25
Lecture 9 includes a discussion about terrible blunders that very famous people have made speaking in front of other people.The discussion establishes many of the reasons why people are so frightened of public speaking.
Terrible Things That Happen To Speakers8:32
Class members discuss many of the common things that happen to people in public speaking situations.
How To Start A Conversation With Anyone10:01
Lecture 11 introduces the power of Open End Questions and how they can help people in everyday conversations.
How To Get People To Open Up10:00
Lecture 12 includes an exercise demonstrating how to get people to open up and talk about themselves.
Open End Questions 60 Second Drill10:13
Lecture 13 includes a series of exercises involving class members regarding the use of Open End Questions.The exercise is designed to get class members to rapidly ask Open End Questions.
PDF Open End Questions1:00

Lecture 14 is a PDF document listing Open End Questions.

Famous Actors Afraid To Speak4:43

Lecture 15 includes a discussion about why many famous actors are afraid of public speaking situations.
Ground Rules For Extemporaneous Talks2:36
The class instructor outlines the rules for 2 minute extemporaneous talks to be given by each class member.
Jessica 2 Minute Extemporaneous Talk3:40
Class member Jessica Dewell gives a two minute extemporaneous talk.
Tom 2 Minute Extemporaneous Talk3:34
Class member Tom Hoffman gives a two minute extemporaneous talk.
MJ 2 Minute Extemporaneous Talk2:29
Class member MJ Alexander gives a two minute extemporaneous talk.
Hervette 2 Minute Extemporaneous Talk2:25
Class member Hervette Myers gives a two minute extemporaneous talk.
Practice, Practice. Practice1:48
Lecture 21 includes a brief recap of the first day class and the importance of practicing the skills learned in the course.
Homework Assignment1:10
Lecture 22 is a brief description of a homework assignment.
PDF Radio Commercial1:00

PDF document of a Radio Commercial.

Humor1:37
Humor is outlined as an important trait of a great speaker.
Tell Stories3:48
The importance of telling stories is discussed
Passion/Emotion/Enthusiasm5:08
The biggest single trait to becoming a great speaker is discussed.
Eye Contact4:33
Lecture 28 talks about the importance of eye contact and gives specific examples.
Gestures1:49
Lecture 29 talks about the importance of gestures and gives specific examples.
Project0:54
Lecture 30 discusses the importance of projecting.
Smile1:52
Lecture 31 discusses the importance of smiling and cites examples.
Get Your Audience Involved3:35
Lecture 32 talks about the importance of getting your audience involved and outlines ways to get the audience involved.
Start Strong2:03
Lecture 33 Talks about the importance of starting presentations strong and gives examples.
End Stronger0:45
Lecture 34 talks about the importance of ending a speech with an even stronger ending than the beginning.

How To Command Attention With Your Voice6:42
Lecture 35 discusses how to use your voice for maximum power and impact.The instructor shows examples of the importance of Projection, Enthusiasm, Voice Inflection and how to apply them.
Aspiring Radio Announcers!14:03
Lecture 36 includes an exercise with each student trying to apply Projection, Enthusiasm and Voice inflection.
Your Voice Is Your Best Sales Tool12:50
Lecture 37 includes a discussion on how to “sell” with your voice and provides various examples.

Ground Rules For Extemporaneous Talks2:30
The class instructor outlines the rules for an exercise involving each class member giving an extemporaneous assigned talk.
Tom Assigned Extemporaneous Talk6:36
Tom Hoffman giving an extemporaneous assigned talk, followed by an evaluation by class members.
MJ Assigned Extemporaneous Talk5:58
MJ Alexander giving an extemporaneous assigned talk followed by an evaluation by class members.
Jessica Assigned Extemporaneous Talk5:27
Jessica Dewell giving an extemporaneous assigned talk followed by an evaluation by class members.
Hervette Assigned Extemporaneous Talk6:16
Hervette Myers giving an extemporaneous assigned talk followed by an evaluation by class members.
Homework Assignment2:52
The instructor discusses a homework assignment outlining rules for the final “Graduation Speech” to be given the last day of the course.
PDF Traits Of A Great Speaker1:00
PDF document stipulating the traits of a great speaker.

Pick A Subject You Know Something About4:18
Class members discuss the importance of picking a subject you know something about when designing a great speech.
Give Your Audience Something Of Value7:27
Class members discuss the importance of providing something of value to their audience and how that can be done.
Start Strong And End Stronger3:32

Class members discuss various ways of starting and ending a presentation strong and why it’s so important.
Use Attention Getters7:14
Class members discuss various “attention getters” and why it’s so important in every talk.
Tell Stories1:32
Lecture 51 includes class members discussing the importance of telling stories and cites examples.
Use Notes7:24
Lecture 52 talks about the importance of using notes and shows various examples.
Plan For The Unexpected5:40
Class members discuss unexpected things that can happen to a speaker and how to prepare for them.
Start And End On Time2:59
Lecture 54 includes a discussion on the importance of starting and ending on time and what to do if you’re cut short on time.
Summary5:39
The class instructor provides a summary of how to structure a great speech
PDF How To Structure A Great Speech1:00
PDF document outlining how to structure a great speech.

How Has Appearing On Camera Helped You In Your Business?4:14
Class member Jessica Dewell talks about how appearing in front of other people, especially on webcams, has helped her in her business and in her life.
How Did You Acquire Your Presentation Skills?4:51
Class member Jessica Dewell talks about how she learned public speaking skills.
What Do You Do To Control Nervousness?2:29
Class member Jessica Dewell talks about what she does to control nervousness.
What Frightened You?7:39
Class member Jessica Dewell talks about what frightenes her when she gets in front of other people.

Requirements

Students must speak English.
Students should have a smart phone, webcam or video camera to record and monitor exercises.

Description

THIS COURSE IS UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU'VE SEEN ON UDEMY!

THE COURSE WAS FILMED "LIVE" VIA WEBCAM, OVER THE INTERNET WITH REAL STUDENTS, 2 HOURS A DAY OVER A 5 DAY PERIOD.

SEE ACTUAL RESULTS AS STUDENTS APPLY THE SKILLS THEY LEARN.

LEARN ALL THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME A MASTER COMMUNICATOR.

- Command Attention

- Increase Your Confidence

- Stand Out In A Crowd

The greatest of all human fears is the fear of speaking in front of other people. Wikipedia states, "The fear of public speaking affects between 75% and 95% of the population." However, a study by Stanford University and AT&T states, "The top predictor of professional success and upward mobility is how much you enjoy and how good you are at public speaking." That means the very thing we fear the most is the biggest key to our success!

I'm Gary Rogers and I've been teaching Public Speaking/Presentation Skills to many of the world's largest corporations for over 40 years. I have created a comprehensive, non-intimidating video training course that allows you to "sit in class" with other students just like you. You'll learn as they learn. You'll see actual results as students apply the skills they learn in the course. You'll also see what happens when they don't apply the skills! The course is highly interactive involving many exercises. You can also participate by recording and evaluating the same exercises using your smart phone, webcam or video camera.

The skills you will learn in this course will help you:

Gain Self Assurance
Get Hired
Get Promoted
Express Your Ideas
Make More Money
Be Recognized As A Leader

The course includes over 7 hours of instruction with 85 separate, highly informative and entertaining videos. At the end of the course you will have been taught all of the skills necessary to make you a master communicator.

If you're scared to death at speaking in front of other people, this course is for you.
If you're a good speaker and want to improve your communication skills, this course is for you.
If you're looking for a non-intimidating opportunity to improve your communication skills, this course is for you.
If you're serious about increasing your chances for success in life, this course is for you.

Important information regarding this course:

The introductory price will increase shortly. The current $149 price will increase to $399
You have unlimited lifetime access at no extra costs, whatsoever
All future additional lectures, bonuses, etc. in this course are always free of charge
You have an unconditional 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee
You have my on-going support whenever you have a question.

Who this course is for:

Anyone that wants to improve their communication skills.
All levels of public speaking skills.

Speak Up for Success! Change your life in just 5 days.

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Course content

Overview4 lectures • 22min

I'd Rather Die Than Speak In Front Of Other People!10 lectures • 1hr

We Learn Best By DOING!9 lectures • 23min

Class Exercise1 lecture • 7min

Traits Of A Great Speaker10 lectures • 26min

On The Radio!3 lectures • 34min

Thinking On Your Feet7 lectures • 31min

Class Exercise2 lectures • 8min

How To Structure A Great Speech10 lectures • 47min

Learn From The Expert4 lectures • 19min

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