Course in Oratory Skills for Public Speaking Training

Turn stage fright into confidence and leadership with our public speaking course and a practical method to structure speeches, master voice and body language, craft persuasive stories, and present professionally with assurance.

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Course in Oratory Skills for Public Speaking Training

Do you feel panic at the thought of public speaking? Does your heart race, your voice tremble, or do you go blank during a presentation? You are not alone. Stage fright is the number one barrier to professional growth, but it is a skill you can learn.

This course is your training to turn fear into power. We will teach the public speaking techniques effective on stage. You will learn that the foundation is not memorization, but speech structure and effective communication. We provide a clear method to organize your ideas, from powerful opening to a memorable close.

You will discover that your impact depends not only on what you say, but on how you say it. You will master body language to project authority and confidence. We will work on your voice and diction so your message is heard clearly and without filler words. You will also learn storytelling to create an emotional connection with your audience and make your ideas unforgettable.

By the end, you will have the confidence to improvise responses, defend your arguments, and lead successful presentations. This course will give you the communication skills and confidence to speak, persuade, and influence in any situation, making you a leader and an exceptional communicator.

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  • 🕒 Study hours 136
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  • 📝 Test 189
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What will you learn in this course?

  • 🎙️ Overcome stage fright and nerves to speak in public with total confidence and assurance.
  • 📝 Structure a high-impact persuasive speech, with a powerful opening and a memorable closing.
  • 🧍 Master your body language and nonverbal communication to project leadership and credibility.
  • 🗣️ Voice and diction techniques so your message is heard with clarity, power, and without filler words.
  • 💡 The art of storytelling to emotionally connect with your audience and make your ideas unforgettable.
  • 💬 Argumentation skills for debate and improvisation techniques to handle difficult questions with ease.

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👨🏻‍🏫 13 Topics
TOPIC 1: PUBLIC SPEAKING - GENERALITIES AND TECHNIQUES
13 Lessons01:02:29
Hone your public speaking: structure and tell powerful stories, control your voice and presence, adapt your message to the audience, and convey complex ideas with clarity and confidence.

1.1. How to develop public speaking skills

Master practical techniques to improve your public speaking: study great speakers, use recordings and mirror neurons, rehearse from the listener's perspective, and recreate the stage to speak with confidence.

05:01

1.2. Structure of a good communication

Master the structure of a presentation: a narrative thread with introduction, development and conclusion, communication hooks and effective language to capture, guide and retain audience attention.

04:49

1.3. The power of storytelling as a public speaking technique

Turn stories into tools to capture attention, articulate ideas, structure them with intent, and choose when to omit them so they never become filler.

04:33

1.4. Use your own experiences to tell stories.

How to use your experiences to craft believable stories aligned with the message of your presentation, adapt them to the allotted time, and add fictional details without losing credibility.

04:36

1.5. Describe the setting of your story

How to describe scenes concisely to increase empathy and clarity in your stories by using context, mood, and avoiding unnecessary details.

04:40

1.6. Emphasizes the main ideas

Identify and emphasize up to three main ideas in your speech so the audience can distinguish and remember them and not get lost among confusing secondary points.

04:47

1.7. How to explain a conflict

How to narrate effective conflicts: contextualize the event, introduce characters with traits and roles, and structure the story to build empathy and capture attention.

04:44

1.8. Emotions in public speaking

Master how to align emotions and message, deliver your presentation, and build an empathetic persona that conveys feelings and strengthens your speech.

04:37

1.9. Techniques for making presentations to a person

How to adapt your message and personalize language to speak to one person, identify their interests and skill level, and use simple examples to make your presentation clear and persuasive.

05:08

1.10. Women and public speaking

How to overcome authority bias and use voice and image so women project credibility and command in public speaking, even on stigmatized topics.

05:18

1.11. Should women imitate men in public speaking?

Build an authentic voice and personal brand in public speaking to dismantle gender roles, amplify your strengths, and stop imitating men

04:31

1.12. Professional stereotypes and communication

Challenge stereotypes about professional communication and learn to judge people by real skills, practicing presentations, honest self-review and exercises to build confidence and enhance your public speaking.

04:56

1.13. Practical uses of public speaking

You will master public speaking to convey complex ideas clearly, improve your presence, and enhance your professional and social profile

04:49

TOPIC 2: TECHNIQUES FOR PRACTICING PUBLIC SPEAKING
17 Lessons01:25:06
Communicate with clarity and presence: prepare and care for your voice, control breathing, eye contact and gestures, organize and rehearse speeches, and use feedback to speak confidently in front of an audience and on video.

2.1. How to improve discursive skills

How to communicate with clarity and presence: pick words and visuals, tailor your message to the medium and audience, master voice, eye contact and body language, and prepare to have a responsible impact.

04:47

2.2. Strategies for practicing speeches

How to prepare, rehearse, and care for your voice for public speaking with clarity, confidence, and emotional connection to your audience.

05:39

2.3. Record yourself while you talk

Master your voice to communicate with clarity and emotion: recording exercises, breathing, gestures and vocal habits to speak in public with confidence.

05:07

2.4. Practicing out loud

Improve your voice, pronunciation, rhythm and creativity by practicing texts out loud to speak with clarity, confidence and stage presence.

05:04

2.5. Rehearse your presentation

You will improve your presentations by using a circle of trust to get real feedback, clarify your message, remove what is forgettable, and secure technical and emotional support.

04:25

2.6. Criticism as a technique

Develop the ability to give and receive constructive feedback to improve voice, pacing, vocabulary and body language, spot presentation errors and turn feedback into professional growth.

04:47

2.7. Practice daily

Prepare your voice, master body language and audiovisual techniques, correct bad habits, and practice properly to speak in public with confidence and your own style.

04:42

2.8. Speaking in the presence of cameras

Overcome fear of cameras and learn practical techniques for preparation, breathing, posture and expression to communicate naturally, confidently and effectively on video or television.

05:08

2.9. Practice self-criticism

How to turn self-criticism into a tool for professional growth: recognize your stage, seek constructive feedback, record yourself to learn, and avoid perfectionism to progress with emotional balance.

05:00

2.10. Take advantage of public speaking opportunities

Speak in public naturally: master your voice, control eye contact and gestures, manage time and nerves to communicate confidently and persuade any audience.

04:05

2.11. Setting goals as a speaker

Set realistic goals and progress gradually to master voice, body language, improvisation and stage presence, use recordings and feedback, manage mistakes and build a daily routine to connect and grow as a speaker

05:51

2.12. Learning through observation

How to observe speakers to identify structure, body language, tone and resources, adapt techniques to your style, and practice clearer, more authentic presentations.

04:45

2.13. How to speak in front of a crowd

You will master practical techniques to speak confidently to audiences: prepare and organize your talk, control stage fright with breathing and visualization, use body language, and connect with the audience.

04:55

2.14. Discomfort in front of the crowd

You will overcome stage fright by identifying its causes and practicing concrete techniques: preparation, rehearsal, posture, handling mistakes and gradual exposure to speak with more confidence and connect with your audience.

04:45

2.15. Do medications help with stage fright?

Learn when medications help with stage fright, their risks, and why you should combine them with therapy, breathing exercises and practice to improve your presentations

06:12

2.16. Set high aspirations for yourself

In this video you will set short, medium, and long term goals and create a plan to stay motivated, measure progress, and overcome obstacles to become a better speaker.

04:59

2.17. Evaluate your progress

Evaluate and improve your public speaking: set measurable goals, record and review presentations, gather feedback, use rubrics, and assess regularly to reduce fillers and polish voice, gestures and structure.

04:55

TOPIC 3: DISCOURSE
16 Lessons01:35:26
Design, structure, and deliver persuasive speeches: capture attention in 30 seconds, define goal and audience, use stories and data, control voice, pauses, gestures and eye contact, reduce filler words and rehearse with feedback.

3.1. How to write our speech

Master the structure and wording of an effective speech: grab attention, organize introduction, body and conclusion, answer key questions, present problem and solution, use data to persuade and mobilize

06:25

3.2. Creating the speech objective

Define and draft the objective of a speech: choose a key verb, audience and purpose, select the appropriate function among informing, entertaining or persuading, and summarize the objective in one clear sentence.

06:00

3.3. Write down keywords

How to jot down and use keywords to structure, recall and emphasize ideas in a presentation, use gestures and transitions, prepare supporting questions, and boost clarity and confidence when speaking publicly

06:12

3.4. Structure your speech

Structure and plan an effective speech: define context, objective and audience, select key ideas, adapt the message and use research to connect and achieve results.

06:00

3.5. How to start a speech

How to grab attention in the first 30 seconds using mystery, stories, and benefits, and speak with clarity, brevity, and emotional control to prevent nerves and deliver a convincing speech opening.

06:05

3.6. Speech organization

How to structure and rehearse a clear and effective speech: brief opening, development with relevant ideas and arguments, memorable conclusion, control of filler words, tone and timing.

05:25

3.7. Visual contact

Techniques for using eye contact in a speech: hold your gaze for 2 to 4 seconds, distribute it evenly, avoid reading or looking down, and connect better with the audience.

05:16

3.8. Improve fluency

You will identify and reduce filler words and verbal tics, expand your vocabulary, and master pauses and techniques to speak with greater fluency and confidence.

06:20

3.9. The art of storytelling

How to structure and tell stories that connect and inspire: distinguish plot from storyline, define the hero's conflict, communicate the benefit, and craft an effective ending.

05:41

3.10. Breaks

Control the pace of your speech using precise pauses to emphasize ideas, capture attention and improve understanding with appropriate durations and silences.

06:12

3.11. Advice

Master posture, gestures, pace, volume and sincerity to deliver a clear, convincing speech, with practical exercises to structure, rehearse, record yourself and fix common mistakes.

06:45

3.12. Some rules to be taken into account

Master phrases, gestures, posture, attire and time management to communicate clearly, avoid negative biases and answer questions with confidence

05:37

3.13. Show your passion

Master conveying emotion and motivating: structure your talk with a hook, need, visualization and a call to action to engage, excite and elicit concrete responses

05:38

3.14. How to prevent the speech from being boring

Turn monotonous speeches into memorable presentations using emotion, data, metaphors, pauses and gestures, and choosing only the necessary information to connect with and persuade your audience.

05:29

3.15. Positive attitude

How to use a positive attitude, an appropriate voice and pace, and optimism techniques to manage fear, project confidence, and boost the impact of your presentations

06:25

3.16. Evaluating the discourse

How to evaluate and improve your presentation: measure audience impressions, organize content, control your voice and body language for a clear, persuasive speech.

05:56

TOPIC 4: TYPES OF SPEECHES
24 Lessons01:51:52
You will design and deliver informative and ceremonial speeches such as acceptance, funeral, wedding, retirement and panel: structure, source verification, authentic stories, acknowledgments, rehearsal and emotional control.

4.1. Informative speeches

How to craft an informative speech: structure and purpose, use of sources and evidence, impersonal language and best practices for communicating facts with clarity and ethics.

04:58

4.2. Skills needed in informative discourse

Develop informative speeches: learn to research and fact-check sources, structure and simplify complex ideas, and convey a clear message tailored to your audience.

04:46

4.3. The acceptance speech

You will prepare and structure an acceptance speech: avoid improvising, express the value of the recognition, thank inclusively, and close with a positive message that protects your image before the audience.

04:36

4.4. What to avoid in an acceptance speech

Avoid mistakes in acceptance speeches: acknowledge your merits without false modesty, share the spotlight, thank collaborators, and tailor your remarks to the event's time limits and rules

04:26

4.5. Acknowledgements in the acceptance speech

How to craft effective acknowledgments in an acceptance speech: whom to mention, benefits and risks of naming people, including organizers and audience, and how to prepare the order to avoid improvising.

04:34

4.6. The animic state in acceptance speeches

How to prepare and deliver an acceptance speech that conveys confidence, enthusiasm, and authenticity, with a script and practice exercises to rehearse and connect with your audience.

04:29

4.7. The excess of emotion in acceptance speeches.

How to control your emotions and body language during acceptance speeches to avoid overacting and connect with the audience.

04:48

4.8. Stories in acceptance discourses

How to integrate authentic stories into acceptance speeches to connect, reveal process and emotions, express gratitude, use anecdotes and build empathy that amplifies the impact of your message

04:31

4.9. Reading in acceptance speeches

How to incorporate brief natural readings into an acceptance speech: when to use them, how to maintain eye contact and pacing, what to avoid and how to rehearse to stay connected with the audience.

04:31

4.10. Speech at funeral ceremonies

How to prepare a funeral speech: collect information respectfully, interview loved ones, comfort the family, organize timing, and adapt the message to the audience's emotional state.

04:31

4.11. Tips for preparing a funeral speech

Prepare an empathetic, restorative funeral speech: tailor the message to the audience, normalize death, avoid lamenting, and share memories and hope to ease the grieving process

04:39

4.12. Emotions in funeral speeches

How to prepare and deliver an empathetic funeral eulogy: manage emotional balance, align body language, and choose healing words to comfort with professionalism and warmth.

04:38

4.13. Remembering stories at funeral ceremonies

Select and tell brief, respectful stories at a funeral, adjust tone to the audience, convey a positive message, and use appropriate audiovisuals without worsening grief

04:38

4.14. The wedding speech

Prepare an effective wedding speech by adapting tone and length, managing emotional intensity, and engaging guests to highlight the newlyweds.

04:49

4.15. What should the wedding speech focus on?

You will write a clear and emotional wedding speech: structure the couple's story, envision their future, and enliven the ceremony by engaging the guests

04:44

4.16. Recommendations for preparing a wedding speech

How to craft and deliver a clear, solemn wedding speech: structure and concise message, rehearsal, formal tone, audience interaction, and tempo control to shape the ceremony.

04:36

4.17. Ceremonial speech

How to identify and structure a ceremonial speech: when it applies, its features and practical examples to distinguish it from other types of speeches.

04:50

4.18. Elements to be taken into account in the ceremonial speech

Prepare and deliver effective ceremonial speeches by identifying the audience, practicing timing, coordinating with organizers, and adapting emotional tone to be inclusive and coherent.

04:36

4.19. Ceremonial speech should be boring

Create engaging ceremonial speeches: identify audience interests, use examples and interaction to maintain connection, and adapt tone and wording to capture and retain attention at any ceremony.

04:32

4.20. The retirement speech

How to prepare and deliver a retirement speech on behalf of someone else: create an intimate atmosphere, highlight contributions, include anecdotes and use simple, friendly language.

04:33

4.21. Emotion control in a retirement speech.

Master techniques to control nerves and connect with the honoree and the audience in a retirement speech, using natural delivery, effective body language and prior preparation.

04:30

4.22. The panel

How to prepare for and participate in a panel: defend your stance with arguments from your expertise, listen and debate with other experts, and manage exchanges with the audience.

04:57

4.23. Structure of a panel

Learn a panel's structure and phases, the moderator role, timing and panelist count to participate in or lead a panel effectively.

05:03

4.24. How to prepare for a panel

Prepare and defend your panel contribution: identify positions, anticipate audience questions, and manage the timing of your presentation.

04:37

TOPIC 5: THE AUDIENCE
14 Lessons01:04:43
Design and adapt clear, memorable speeches for any audience, with an effective opening, three key ideas, proper use of images, control of tone and questions, and techniques to connect and regain attention.

5.1. Identify your audience

Adapt your speech to a homogeneous or heterogeneous audience, identify connection points, fulfill promised interests, and anticipate reactions to maximize impact.

05:11

5.2. How to present yourself to the audience

Prepare an effective opening intro: when to introduce yourself or set context, what details to include, and how to keep it under 10% of the speech time.

04:36

5.3. How to motivate your audience

Keep your audience motivated with charisma, empathy and energy. Emphasize the usefulness of your speech and add interaction to hold attention and deliver a more effective message.

04:27

5.4. Communicate ideas of interest to your audience.

Identify the interests of your audience and learn to align your passions to craft engaging, useful, and memorable speeches.

04:40

5.5. Techniques to make the audience remember your message

Learn how to highlight and summarize up to 3 key ideas in your speech so your audience remembers the central message in this video

04:31

5.6. The effect of visualization on the audience

How to select and use images and videos aligned with context to reinforce your message, reduce distractions, and boost audience retention.

04:45

5.7. How to connect with the audience

Adapt your speech to your audience's intellectual and emotional level: adjust language, tone and gestures to enhance connection and effectiveness.

04:30

5.8. How to handle questions from the audience

Master Q and A session management: anticipate questions, answer confidently or admit when you do not know, and politely decline off topic questions.

04:22

5.9. Techniques for dealing with a foreign audience

Master techniques to overcome language barriers and adapt your speech to cultural differences to connect with international audiences.

04:35

5.10. What to do when you lose the audience's interest.

Regain and sustain audience attention using tone and pacing techniques, questions and interaction, humor and visuals to redirect long speeches.

04:27

5.11. How to present a speech to an undetermined audience

Prepare and adapt a talk for an undefined audience: gauge knowledge with questions, start from the basics, gradually increase complexity and review essential points at the end.

04:37

5.12. Recommendations for presenting to a novice audience

Adapt your speech for a novice audience: strengthen the introduction, avoid overloading with information, focus on two or three key ideas, and use stories, metaphors and similes to improve understanding and retention

04:39

5.13. Recommendations for presenting to an expert audience

How to prepare and present confidently to an expert audience: master the topic, anticipate questions, add value and stay humble to encourage dialogue and credibility.

04:55

5.14. The stage and the audience

You will control your movement, voice and visibility on stage to adapt your speech to the space, maintain attention and communicate clearly.

04:28

TOPIC 6: ELEMENTS INFLUENCING A PRESENTATION
18 Lessons01:42:01
Design effective presentations: set goals, structure the script, control verbal and nonverbal language, gestures, attire and stage, remove filler words, overcome nerves, adapt format and gather feedback.

6.1. Define the objective of your presentation

How to define and refine your presentation objective to guide content, tailor the format to your audience, and measure impact to achieve clear results.

04:58 🔒

6.2. Avoid using the lectern

Master when to use the lectern, its advantages and risks, and learn alternatives and techniques to maintain connection, mobility and onstage safety.

06:39 🔒

6.3. Create a script

You will create a clear, effective presentation script: intro, body, conclusion, key ideas with examples, concise language, rehearsal, and time management to impact your audience.

06:04 🔒

6.4. Tips for improving body language

Improve your nonverbal communication: posture, natural gestures, control of movement, eye contact, genuine smile and techniques to boost confidence and read your audience

05:17 🔒

6.5. Body language - the hands

You will master hand gestures to convey confidence, emphasize ideas, control nervousness, respect the audience, and adapt nonverbal signals to cultural norms.

05:38 🔒

6.6. Body language - appearance and aesthetics

Master body language, wardrobe choices, color use and space design to convey professionalism and better capture your audience's attention.

05:18 🔒

6.7. Body language - the head

You will learn to use head movement and posture to emphasize ideas, convey emotions, and connect with the audience during a presentation.

06:16 🔒

6.8. Learn to manage the stage

In this video you will master using the stage: positioning, visual elements, lighting, pacing, and audience connection to boost your impact in presentations.

06:24 🔒

6.9. Reduce your presentation to the main ideas

Identify and distill the main ideas of your presentation to clarify the message, improve retention, and use clear language and effective visuals without overloading the audience

05:17 🔒

6.10. Eliminate negative thoughts

Discover practical techniques to spot and challenge negative thoughts, replace them with positive self statements, use mindfulness and gradual exposure to build confidence when speaking in public

05:26 🔒

6.11. Maintain a pleasant tone

Master maintaining a pleasant tone in presentations: clear pronunciation, varied intonation, energy and respect to connect with the audience according to the context.

05:51 🔒

6.12. Maintaining courtesy

How to be polite in presentations: use respectful language and tone, use gestures and active listening, handle difficult situations calmly, and respond constructively to the audience.

05:59 🔒

6.13. Avoid communication in noisy places

Discover why you should avoid noisy places and learn practical strategies and techniques to communicate clearly and minimize interference.

06:02 🔒

6.14. Develop your message with examples

How to use concrete examples and case studies to clarify, evoke emotion, and reinforce your message, and when to avoid them based on timing, sensitivity, or audience.

05:03 🔒

6.15. How to avoid using crutches during the presentation

Remove filler words to achieve clear, professional presentations, identify repeated words, practice pausing and breathing, expand vocabulary and vary sentence structures to speak with fluency and confidence.

05:21 🔒

6.16. How to make a good technical presentation

Master how to plan and present clear technical proposals: define the problem, explain the solution, justify costs and feasibility, and highlight benefits.

05:25 🔒

6.17. Costumes and hair during presentations

How to choose appropriate clothing and hairstyle for a presentation to project confidence, avoid common mistakes, and ensure neatness, comfort, and consistency with your message and audience.

05:37 🔒

6.18. Evaluate the results of your presentation

How to evaluate a presentation: define indicators, gather feedback and evidence, analyze results, and implement concrete improvements to boost your public speaking and audience impact.

05:26 🔒

TOPIC 7: TOOLS TO ENHANCE YOUR PRESENTATIONS
14 Lessons01:17:23
Design and deliver clear, accessible, persuasive slides: structure, minimalist design, balanced data and multimedia, cultural adaptation, technical checks, 102030 rule and alternatives to PowerPoint.

7.1. The use of powerpoint

Design PowerPoint presentations that reinforce your message: logical structure, one idea per slide, balanced visual and multimedia design, steady pacing and subtle transitions, and a conclusion with a call to action

05:52 🔒

7.2. Techniques to prepare a good powerpoint

Create clear, professional PowerPoint presentations: minimalist design, legible typography, appropriate images and graphics, concise slides, consistent templates and testing on different devices

05:04 🔒

7.3. When to use a powerpoint

How to use PowerPoint to visualize data, tailor slides to different learning styles, improve accessibility, and apply animations and design sparingly to support your presentation.

05:41 🔒

7.4. How do i know that my presentation is effective?

Use PowerPoint effectively: choose when to use it, design clear and accessible slides, include charts and animations sparingly, and rehearse to reinforce the message.

05:40 🔒

7.5. How to avoid distracting the audience

Design presentations that avoid cognitive overload: prioritize ideas, use white space, focus each slide on one concept, and apply techniques to assess understanding.

05:33 🔒

7.6. Do not overload your presentations with text.

How to adapt images, audio, and text so e-commerce presentations are culturally inclusive, accessible, and clear for international audiences.

06:10 🔒

7.7. Cultural adaptation of visual tools

Master Guy Kawasaki's 102030 rule to design more concise, readable presentations: when to use 10 slides, 20 minutes, and 30 point font according to your audience.

05:00 🔒

7.8. Guy kawasaki's 10-20-30 rule

Discover alternatives to PowerPoint such as Prezi, Google Slides, Keynote, Canva and whiteboard tools, and learn how to choose and use them based on design, collaboration and technical constraints.

05:56 🔒

7.9. Use alternative tools to powerpoint

Boost your presentations by leveraging YouTube: master visual assets, get feedback, analyze metrics, and expand your reach to improve your public speaking.

05:49 🔒

7.10. Potential of using youtube

You will master Facebook Live to reach large audiences, create real-time interaction, improve accessibility, and choose when to use it instead of YouTube to broaden reach and boost engagement.

05:19 🔒

7.11. Potential of using facebook live

How to use effective images in presentations to capture attention, reinforce ideas, maintain visual consistency, respect rights, and make the most of live visuals

05:17 🔒

05:13 🔒

7.13. How to use a teleprompter

How to prepare for and respond to technical failures in a presentation: tests and backups, know the equipment and venue, stay calm, inform the audience, improvise, and ask for technical help.

05:44 🔒

7.14. Technical failures during a presentation

Discover which speech styles work on video and how to assemble a simple interview step by step: structure, questions, shots and combos with product footage to communicate with impact.

05:05 🔒

TOPIC 8: VIDEOS AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL
10 Lessons00:53:48
Master video production and promotion, from lighting and audio to editing, formats, on camera presence, timing, SEO, and persuasive pitches to sell, retain customers, and maximize reach and conversions.

8.1. Style options for speech in video format

Detect and correct errors in your videos: lighting, sound, delivery, editing, calls to action, and how to practice to achieve brief, authentic, professional presentations.

05:37 🔒

8.2. Main errors in video discourse

Master when and where to launch your videos and apply timing, platforms, SEO and collaboration tactics to maximize sales and reach

04:31 🔒

8.3. Selling through online videos

You will identify different types of videos by purpose and audience, and learn to choose the optimal format and length for each goal and platform.

05:00 🔒

8.4. Types of videos to be used

Improve your on-camera presence: set camera and lighting, choose background and clothes, refine posture and eye contact, and use makeup and hair tips to appear more professional on video.

05:44 🔒

8.5. How to look better in a video

Create and promote videos: recording gear and techniques, audio, editing with iMovie, Final Cut or Premiere, and optimize titles, descriptions and social media to increase your visibility

05:20 🔒

8.6. How to create content in video format

How to design and record persuasive video proposals to present projects, secure funding, and promote services.

05:28 🔒

8.7. Video-proposals

How to use videos to summarize trending news, produce and edit them, respect copyright, and promote them to increase reach and media coverage.

05:06 🔒

8.8. Relates videos to trending news

Create, publish, and optimize your course on platforms like Udemy to sell it, attract students, and set prices based on demand and value.

05:26 🔒

8.9. Training videos

Use videos to communicate with customers: create welcome, support and thank you messages, personalize updates, build trust, foster loyalty and maintain regular contact to improve experience and retention

06:26 🔒

8.10. Customer communication videos

Keys to leading effective videoconferences: choose a platform, master camera and microphone, prepare your presentation, keep professional etiquette, and ensure a stable connection and good audio quality.

05:10 🔒

TOPIC 9: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS
20 Lessons01:48:33
Design and lead effective online meetings: set objectives and roles, prepare agenda and closing, optimize audio and video, encourage participation, manage files and security, and improve presence and public speaking.

9.1. Video conferencing

Define and communicate the purpose and goals of an online meeting to make decisions, generate ideas, plan projects and solve problems using lateral thinking and role play.

05:49 🔒

9.2. Establish goals

How to distinguish and organize in-person and online meetings: advantages, limitations, environmental impact and best practices to achieve participation and results.

05:41 🔒

9.3. Face-to-face meetings and online meetings

How to demystify online meetings and improve your virtual speaking by preparing an agenda, managing time, using interactive tools and applying techniques to boost participation and clarity in communication.

04:58 🔒

9.4. Demystifying online meetings

Master videoconference etiquette, file management and optimization, security, and best practices to participate without distractions and share accessible, protected documents.

05:01 🔒

9.5. Learn technical issues prior to the meeting

Master key features of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet: schedule, share your screen, record, use backgrounds and breakout rooms to improve meetings and oral presentations

06:20 🔒

9.6. Platforms for online meetings

Choose and combine camera shots for meetings based on goals and context, reinforcing your message, presence and the attention of your audience.

06:23 🔒

9.7. Recommended plans for a meeting

How to assign clear meeting roles to organize tasks, save time, prevent confusion, ensure participation and follow up, with practical examples of when and how to communicate them

05:36 🔒

9.8. Assign specific roles to participants

Fix errors in online meetings: optimize framing and lighting, encourage equitable participation, and keep focus with rules, moderation, and practical tools.

05:23 🔒

9.9. Most common errors during meetings

How to create a distraction free environment and apply boundaries and practical techniques to maintain focus and productivity in online meetings

05:14 🔒

9.10. Avoid distractions

Design and choose backgrounds for online meetings that convey professionalism, depth, and coherence based on context, audience, and purpose.

04:21 🔒

9.11. Fund for online meetings

Choose the ideal camera for online meetings by learning how to evaluate resolution, sensor, stabilization, focus, compression, microphone, field of view, portability, connectivity and recommended models

06:04 🔒

9.12. Which camera to use for an online meeting

Set up and optimize audio in online meetings: learn settings, testing, noise reduction, platform features, how to choose USB or lavalier microphones, and recording tools.

05:19 🔒

9.13. Audio in online meetings

Design a visual identity for online meetings using color psychology, avatars and emojis, tailored to the audience and culture to convey professionalism and persuade effectively.

05:29 🔒

9.14. The power of image in online meetings.

Overcome the fear of speaking in online meetings and learn when to speak up, use the chat, and request the chance to speak so your ideas are heard with confidence.

05:38 🔒

9.15. How to intervene in online meetings

Set up and use a second screen and gamification tools to prepare, monitor and adjust online meetings in real time to make them more dynamic and participatory

04:54 🔒

9.16. Tools

Create and use last minute checklists with paper, templates, spreadsheets and apps to organize tasks, add reminders and check everything before an event.

06:01 🔒

9.17. Last minute checklist

Prepare online presentations without memorizing: learn to understand the content, use visual associations and brief notes to speak fluently, adapt to questions and communicate with clarity and confidence.

05:25 🔒

9.18. It is recommended to memorize the content

How to turn off your phone and stay attentive in meetings to show respect, avoid distractions, participate actively, take notes, and manage urgent notifications

04:47 🔒

9.19. Turn off the phone during meetings

Close online meetings with a recap, expressions of thanks, clear task assignments, time for questions, and personalized farewells for a professional, motivating close.

04:56 🔒

9.20. How to say goodbye in an online meeting

You will distinguish good questions from bad ones and learn to craft open, relevant and engaging questions to enhance dialogue and the impact of your presentations.

05:14 🔒

TOPIC 10: PUBLIC SPEAKING QUESTIONS, INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS
15 Lessons01:18:09
Master techniques to prepare and practice interviews, control nerves, showcase achievements and portfolio, network in informal settings, lead effective brainstorming, and present clear, persuasive financial analysis.

10.1. Bad and good questions

You will master practical techniques to prepare for and simulate interviews: research the company, formulate answers and examples, manage stress, showcase your portfolio, and project a professional image to increase your chances

04:32 🔒

10.2. Preparation before an interview

Design and lead effective brainstorming sessions: set the objective, assemble a diverse team, generate ideas without judgment, apply provocations, build prototypes, and evaluate feasibility

05:23 🔒

10.3. Brainstorming technique

Prepare to stand out in the interview: research the company, summarize your strengths, propose one-page improvements, demonstrate proactivity and clear communication, and send a thank you and follow up after the meeting.

05:26 🔒

10.4. The job interview

Avoid attitude and language mistakes in interviews: convey confidence without arrogance, listen actively, manage interruptions and nonverbal cues to project professionalism and openness to learning.

04:25 🔒

10.5. Job interview training

The video shows how to choose professional interview attire: adapt your clothing to the company and role, avoid casual or revealing garments, skip flashy accessories, and maintain good hygiene and appropriate colors.

04:41 🔒

10.6. How to dress for a job interview

How to use brief informal exchanges in interviews to build rapport, show cultural fit, highlight interpersonal skills and ask questions that demonstrate interest

05:04 🔒

10.7. Small talk in an interview

Present your profile in interviews clearly and convincingly: structure your answer, highlight achievements and skills, tell brief stories and show motivation to make a strong impression.

04:58 🔒

10.8. How to talk about yourself in an interview

Develop a confident, proactive and resilient mindset to communicate with confidence in interviews and highlight your adaptability, leadership, work ethic and focus on results

05:17 🔒

10.9. Job interview mindset

How to calm nerves before an interview with practical techniques: free writing, movement, distraction, moving meditation, relaxing music, rituals, emotional expression, and self-massage to release body tension.

05:14 🔒

10.10. How to reduce nerves for an interview

Close interviews leaving a lasting impression: use strategic silence, positive anchoring, reciprocity, summarize strengths and ask about next steps.

06:07 🔒

10.11. How to complete a job interview

Master introducing yourself in seconds with a steady voice, a clear name, brief stories and proof of credibility to make a professional impact.

05:08 🔒

10.12. Correct ways to present yourself

Identify and value your personal strengths with the VIA survey, practice self reflection and self reinforcement, and learn to use positive language and your communication style to show your identity with confidence.

05:24 🔒

10.13. Highlight your strengths

Write a persuasive speaker proposal highlighting your experience and value proposition, attach CV and samples, tailor content to the event, and follow up with organizers.

05:14 🔒

10.14. Participate as a presenter at an event

Identify egocentrism in presentations and learn practical strategies to build empathy, active listening and humility to improve relationships and communication.

05:53 🔒

10.15. Avoiding self-centered behavior

Prepare and present a clear, professional financial report: select key metrics, analyze financial statements, identify risks and opportunities, set SMART goals and use charts to communicate recommendations

05:23 🔒

TOPIC 11: PUBLIC SPEAKING AND FINANCE
18 Lessons01:37:04
Design clear, persuasive financial and commercial presentations, measure their impact, convince investors and clients, close sales and secure resources with data, prototypes, public speaking and fundraising and retention strategies

11.1. How to make financial presentations

Define and measure the goal of your financial presentation to focus the message, tailor content to the audience, and assess results using clear metrics.

05:48 🔒

11.2. Define your objective in the financial presentation

Use deliberate repetition in financial presentations to reinforce ideas, improve retention and clarity, and adjust intensity to fit the audience and timing.

04:53 🔒

11.3. Reinforcing the message

You will design clear, accurate financial presentations that use charts, tables and financial statements to analyze data, show projections, calculate ratios and support decisions and recommendations.

05:14 🔒

11.4. The powerpoint of a financial presentation

How to communicate and persuade to raise funds: identify donors, craft clear personalized messages, use channels and visual evidence, and build trust to secure support and sustainability.

04:38 🔒

11.5. Communicating for fundraising

Master public speaking and negotiation techniques to persuade clearly, listen actively, prepare strong arguments, and reach beneficial agreements in presentations and negotiations.

04:17 🔒

11.6. Public speaking and negotiation

Master subtle persuasion for public speaking and negotiation: use positive language, handle objections, close deals and spot emotional manipulation tactics.

05:25 🔒

11.7. The power of convincing through public speaking

Master networking, public speaking and fundraising to grow your network, persuade with confidence, and secure resources that drive your projects.

05:18 🔒

11.8. Networking, public speaking and fund raising

Communicate your idea or product with clear language, powerful verbs and concrete benefits, avoiding acronyms and jargon to capture attention, build trust and motivate your audience to act.

05:56 🔒

11.9. Simple terms to sell an idea or product

Master how to communicate ideas and sell products using simple language, action verbs, clear benefits, and plain terms that boost persuasion without technical jargon or ambiguity.

05:38 🔒

11.10. Creating a prototype when selling

Discover how to create and test prototypes to validate ideas, gather feedback, refine design, reduce risks, and generate market interest before investing in production.

05:30 🔒

11.11. Commercial presentation

Differentiate financial and commercial presentation, design a compelling value proposition, and communicate benefits that attract customers and investors

06:02 🔒

11.12. The purpose of the commercial presentation

How to define and adjust the objective of a sales presentation based on market, channel and buying cycle to close sales, retain customers and position your brand.

05:17 🔒

11.13. Prospects for commercial presentation

Create sales presentations that sell and attract partnerships by combining customer focused, emotional, data driven, persuasive and creative approaches.

06:04 🔒

11.14. Demonstrate effort to your customers

How to turn effort into a competitive advantage by offering personalized solutions, added services, and fast communication via ticket systems to retain customers and improve their experience.

05:38 🔒

11.15. The importance of voice mail

Use voicemail to capture detailed explanations, record interactions, detect emotions, and optimize customer service.

05:30 🔒

11.16. A sales presentation

Master sales closing and commercial presentations: techniques to create urgency, offer guarantees and after-sales support, and mistakes to avoid like improvising, overtalking or using technical jargon

04:44 🔒

11.17. Sales promotions

Master how to design, select channels, and measure promotion and sales strategies using advertising, public relations, digital marketing, personalized selling, and limited-time offers

05:23 🔒

11.18. One-on-one vs. Group sales presentation

How to choose and adapt one to one or group sales presentations, identifying advantages, disadvantages, common mistakes and key tactics to plan and close more sales

05:49 🔒

TOPIC 12: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN POLITICS
11 Lessons01:02:43
You will master public speaking and political persuasion techniques, simplify messages, manage media and crises, and measure impact with testing and neuroscience to connect with and persuade voters.

12.1. Disadvantages of formal presentations

You will identify the drawbacks of formal presentations and learn how to correct them to increase attention, improve accessibility, and enhance connection with the audience

05:12 🔒

12.2. Oratory in political elections

You will master political public speaking techniques to project confidence, connect emotionally with voters, persuade with clear messages, and defend your stance in speeches, debates, and interviews.

05:42 🔒

12.3. The construction of identity

How political oratory uses speeches, symbols, and events to build collective identity and foster unity, participation, and shared values.

05:05 🔒

12.4. How to deal with the media

Manage relationships with media and networks to build public image: contacts, interviews, press conferences, training and crisis response.

05:36 🔒

12.5. Persuasive communication

Master how to measure and optimize persuasion in political communication using AB and ABCD tests, experimental design, neuroscience, and ethnographic observation to learn which messages work.

06:35 🔒

12.6. Look for the simplest way to get the message across.

You will master techniques to simplify messages: economy of words, removing redundancies, using direct questions, analogies, visual contrast and vocal modulation to communicate clearly and persuade.

06:06 🔒

12.7. Persuasion techniques

You will identify and apply political persuasion techniques such as social proof, reciprocity, challenge, virtual community and mirroring to connect with and persuade voters using credible proposals

06:19 🔒

12.8. The importance of timing in political oratory.

Identify and seize timely moments in political speeches to connect with audiences, respond to unexpected events, and prepare effective replies.

05:40 🔒

12.9. The power of antithesis in political discourse.

How to use antithesis in political speeches to contrast ideas, emphasize values and visions, highlight inconsistencies, and persuade with effective examples and comparisons.

05:22 🔒

12.10. When not to use persuasion

You will learn when to refrain from persuasion in political communication and how to prioritize empathy, accurate information and respect during crises, grief, sensitive issues, hostile audiences and intercultural dialogue.

05:27 🔒

12.11. Crisis communication

Manage crisis communication: transparency, empathy, key messages, stakeholder management, preparedness and leadership to minimize impact and protect reputation.

05:39 🔒

TOPIC 13: DOCUMENTATION TO DOWNLOAD
1 Lessons00:00:00

📥 13.1. Download agenda in pdf

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