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Public Speaking: Calming Fears and Moving Forward

How to have more confidence to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussions live and online.

Created byRobert Diotalevi
4.2
(18 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Sep 21, 2023
Public Speaking: Calming Fears and Moving Forward

What You'll Learn

check_circleAppreciate the benefits of engaging in public speaking.
check_circleRecognize fear and apprehension, and how to reduce it.
check_circleDescribe how public speaking can be used to advocate or create change.
check_circleRecognize the importance of being an effective speaker for employment and personal growth.

About This Course

This course provides instruction in the delivery of speeches and talks within a public setting and in groups. Upon completion of this course, participants should have a better handle on the fear of public speaking and have more confidence to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussions live and online.

We address the very real challenges of public speaking, exploring practical methods to manage nervousness and build a strong foundation for effective delivery. You will gain insights and skills in crucial areas:

  • Enhancing essential listening skills, recognizing their vital role in all communication.
  • Understanding the psychology behind public speaking fear (Glossophobia) and learning strategies to calm nerves and foster self-assurance.
  • Developing impactful speaking habits, including harnessing the power of your voice, utilizing positive body language, and mastering preparation techniques.

Step by step, this course empowers you to become a more confident, prepared, and engaging speaker, enabling you to clearly convey your message and achieve your communication goals in any situation.

Your Instructor

Robert Diotalevi
Robert Diotalevi
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Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M., has been a full-time academician for thirty-five (35) years. For the past twenty-five (25) years Dr. Diotalevi has been an Associate Professor and Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been a lawyer for forty (40) years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses four (4) degrees and has been internationally published. In 2009 Dr. Diotalevi had a book published. It is entitled, “The Florida Paralegal,” with Attorney William Statsky and published by Cengage Learning. Dr. Diotalevi was a professional broadcaster for eight (8) years and held managerial positions in radio news and production. Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. He also serves as an editor for The British Journal of Social Sciences, British Association of Academic Research, Midlands, U.K, The OnLine Journal of Distance Learning Administration, State University of West Georgia, The European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland, and The Journal of Biblical Integration in Business (JBIB), Christian Business Faculty Association, Mount Vernon. Dr. Diotalevi presents at national and regional law-related conferences as well as at various legal organizations around the country.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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