How to come across as confident and composed when you stand up to speak whether or not you feel that way on the inside.
This class helps you look and sound more confident by addressing common public speaking delivery challenges. You’ll learn how to improve your posture, hand gestures, eye contact, and vocal techniques to present yourself with greater ease and professionalism. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate speaker preparing for an upcoming presentation, this course will help you shine in the moment.
Note: This course focuses on improving your delivery skills, not on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Bonus videos guide you on designing your message like a pro and include a practical speaking template with step-by-step instructions.
Professor, Speaker, Consultant
For over 15 years, Alex (Ph.D.) has been teaching, writing, and speaking about communication and leadership. He is especially interested in equipping emerging leaders with the skills they need to lead their teams to the next level of excellence. He believes that good communication and leadership change lives. He also has a growing Youtube channel on the same topic. He teaches college full-time in the beautiful state of New York.
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