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Public Speaking for Professionals: Speak with Confidence

Transform stage fright into confidence using proven, stress-free techniques to captivate your audience and actually enjoy your time in the spotlight.

Created byRebecca Brizi
4.5
(253 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Apr 28, 2026
Public Speaking for Professionals: Speak with Confidence

What You'll Learn

check_circleConstruct well-organized presentations tailored to specific professional audiences.
check_circleApply effective body language and vocal variety to project confidence.
check_circleImplement proven techniques to manage speaking anxiety and nervousness.
check_circleUtilize storytelling and interactive elements to maintain audience engagement.
check_circleFormulate concise and professional responses during impromptu Q&A sessions.

About This Course

Public speaking consistently ranks among the most common fears people have. It is also an essential business and career skill that most professionals must develop.

This engaging course completely reimagines the presentation experience, breaking down the art of public speaking into simple, accessible steps.

By stripping away complicated rules and overwhelming pressure, the content focuses on natural communication, confident delivery, and authentic audience connection. Participants explore practical strategies to calm nerves, structure compelling narratives, and command a room with ease.

Whether preparing for a high-stakes boardroom pitch, a conference keynote, or a casual team update, this refreshing approach shifts the focus from perfection to connection, transforming the dread of public speaking into a highly rewarding, stress-free, and genuinely enjoyable experience.

Your Instructor

Rebecca Brizi
Rebecca Brizi

Business Process is Business Success

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I’m Rebecca G Brizi, a business consultant, avid reader, and dedicated drinker of coffee. Mainly, I’m a strong believer in how systems and plans make you better at your job. When you don’t have to worry about “what comes next,” you can use all your energy to grow your business. My courses are built on the same frameworks I use with my consulting clients and in my own business, so everything is practical, tested, and designed to be implemented right away. You’ll find courses for small businesses, managers, team leaders and other professionals—covering topics like productivity, business communication, effective meetings, and clear decision-making. I spent eleven years in a software company, joining at the startup phase and helping lead a product shift, a new market entry, and the launch of a U.S. subsidiary that generated more than 45% of business growth (by volume and value) within three years. Most importantly, I saw first-hand how good strategy—aligning goals, plans, people, and resources—translates into sustainable growth. Since 2017, I’ve been a freelance consultant, providing consulting, training, and actionable plans for small and medium-sized businesses that are establishing their market or pursuing new growth. If you want clear, step‑by‑step ways to run your business like a CEO, these courses are for you.

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

4.5
Student's Choice
253 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.