PD121 - Powerful Public Speaking

Course Description

Sales pitches, department updates, board meetings, keynote addresses, toasts, or interviews—you should approach every public speaking opportunity as a chance to shine. There are many ways to become a great public speaker; this course will help you lean into your strengths and polish the areas that need improvement, in a supportive and constructive environment. Gain useful strategies, drawn from the most popular speakers in politics, TED Talks, and public life. Learn how to win an audience’s attention, build strong connections, and make them remember you. You’ll walk away from this course as a more powerful and memorable public speaker.

Learner Outcomes

• Earn an audience’s attention and trust
• Overcome public speaking anxiety
• Prepare for both rehearsed and impromptu speaking occasions
• Polish physical and vocal delivery skills
• Implement organization strategies to make presentations clear, concise, and easy to follow
• Avoid delivering boring presentations
• Use more powerful language
• Become more persuasive
• Enhance credibility with thorough research and personal appeals
• Create beautiful, purposeful, engaging visual aids using free, simple technology resources

Notes

Recommendations

• Online registration closes at 6 p.m. the day prior to the start of the class.
• For late registration options, please contact SMU Lifelong Learning at 214-768-2273 for assistance.