Dale Carnegie wrote the book on public speaking, with techniques that turned nervous beginners into confident professionals who communicate with poise. He validated that belief year after year by turning out the most accomplished speakers in the world. Dale Carnegie believed that public speaking is a skill to be learned, not an inborn trait. Successful Public Speaking will teach you the very same skills that Dale Carnegie himself used to create generations of politicians, community leaders, and successful businesspeople.
What You’ll Learn
Deliver professional presentations with confidence. Determine the purpose and structure for presentations and practice techniques for dynamic openings and closings. Use evidence to convey credibility and minimize fear.
Plan appropriate visuals and effectively lead question & answer sessions.
Why you want to learn it
Understanding how to present yourself and get your message across effectively is essential to personal and professional success in every field. Following a time-tested method helps ensure that your message gets the attention and consideration it deserves.
How it will help you
Whether you do formal presentations as a regular part of your job or just occasionally lead a meeting or demo, Successful Public Speaking helps you deliver with more engagement and greater confidence.
Competencies
- Communication: Practices active listening supported with relevant oral and written information.
- Professionalism: Projects an image of honesty, confidence and integrity that fosters credibility.
- Stress Management: Differentiates between dynamic tension and negative stress, and maintains productive behaviors in difficult situations.