The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course
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The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course

From page to stage; learn everything you need to know about giving a great speech for business & personal presentations.

Created by Chris Haroun | 1.5 Million Students | #1 Best Selling Business & Finance Prof.
16 hours
Video Content
207
Lectures
233,105
Students
4.5
Rating
4.5
(233,105 students enrolled)

What you'll learn

#1 Best Selling Presentation Skills Course on Udemy!
Deliver an Unforgettable Presentation Experience: We will discuss how to deliver your masterpiece + using the best body language.
Create Incredible Content: We will thoroughly cover what to include in your speech (MANY ways to start it, end it and how to structure it with more than 50 presentation templates that you can download and use).
Make Unbelievable Slides: We will discuss making incredible slides using many proven examples and more than 10 software applications/resources (assumes you have no experience in any of the presentation or image applications that we will discuss). More than 50 presentation templates are attached that you can use (made just for this course so that you can work smarter and not harder).
Be More Prepared than Anyone for Your Speech: How to prepare and be aware so you can deliver a perfect presentation (based on my 25 years of giving speeches/presentations/public speaking).
Impress Your Audience: We will identify with the audience (your customer/target market).
Increase Your Confidence When Presenting: We will learn how to be in peak confidence mode! : )
Learn Appearance Secrets from Professional Television/Movie Stars: What to wear + nutrition tips and more.
Answer ANY Question During Your Speech Q&A Session: How to ace the Q&A session of your speech.
Meet/Beat the Goal(s) of Your Speech: We begin with the end goal in mind of your speech.
Post Presentation To Dos: We will ensure that your speech goals are met.
25 Presentation Guides: Use 25 speech guides for 25 different types of speeches.
Additional Resources to Help You Work Smarter and Not Harder: Additional materials to help you work smarter and not harder.
....plus much more; please look at the course lectures/course outline for more details. Thanks

Course Content

28 sections • 207 lectures • 16:02:39 total length

INTRODUCTION: Course Outline (One Perfect Presentation Can Change Your Life)

5 lectures • 39:07

Thank You Message from Chris00:02
What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!)11:55
How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal06:45
Optional: Why Most Presentations Aren't Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be20:14
How to Ask me Questions Live on my Weekly Webcast (Includes Zoom)00:11

ACT 1: AUDIENCE: Identify & Identifying with Your Audience ("The Customer")

7 lectures • 56:38

Identifying Your Audience Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)02:49
Know Your "Audience (Client)" & Customize Your Presentation for them09:30
10 Things We Must Understand About Our Audience Before Making the Speech Content16:16
Journal Exercise #1: Who is the Audience (Customer) + their Characteristics02:13
Appealing to Emotions09:16
+2 more lectures

ACT 2: PURPOSE: What's the Purpose of Your Speech (Begin with the End Goal)

4 lectures • 19:25

What's the Purpose of Your Speech Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)02:15
Why a Presentation Is MUCH More Successful If We Begin with The End Goal in Mind12:00
[Optional] If this Speech Might Help You Get Promoted, then Please Watch this02:20
Journal Exercise #3: on What is the #1 Goal (Purpose) of your Presentation?02:50

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 1: How to START Your Presentation

14 lectures • 01:32:41

Creating Content Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)07:52
Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience)11:44
Starting with Inspiration and Motivation04:52
Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached)04:47
Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story04:35
+9 more lectures

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 2: What to Include and How to Structure the Content

12 lectures • 01:19:34

The "C.I.D.E.R." and "SO WHAT" Tests are Crucial When Creating Content…04:41
Creating CONVINCING Content (The “C” in C.I.D.E.R.)15:06
Creating INTERESTING Content (The “I” in C.I.D.E.R.)10:41
Creating DIFFERENT Content (The “D” in C.I.D.E.R.)04:52
Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The “E” in C.I.D.E.R.)06:16
+7 more lectures

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 3: Beating Writer’s Block & ENDING Your Presentation

8 lectures • 37:17

Overcoming “Writer’s Block” (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind)08:48
Journal Exercise #8: Beating Writer’s Block03:07
Introduction to How to End your Speech00:57
Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action (“ASK FOR THE BUSINESS”)03:01
Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others02:36
+3 more lectures

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 4: Getting Feedback & Testing the Presentation Content

5 lectures • 20:35

Getting Feedback Using LinkedIn04:11
How Does Hollywood Get Script Feedback?06:11
Using SurveyMonkey.com and Fiverr.com for Feedback02:05
Journal Exercise #11: Getting Feedback on Your Presentation Content01:49
Journal Exercise #12: Writing the Final Outline of Your Speech06:19

FIRST INTERMISSION: Your 1st Presentation Exercise & Analyzing my TEDx Talk

4 lectures • 22:06

First Intermission Introduction01:11
Presentation Exercise: The 1st of 3 Presentations by You03:14
Journal Exercise #13: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 1st Intermission Presentation01:42
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My TEDx Presentation15:59

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 1: Creating the Slides & Presentation Software Guide

15 lectures • 02:14:52

Creating Slides Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)09:52
[OPTIONAL] How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture20:09
What Presentation Software to Use: PowerPoint or Something Else?12:10
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture19:07
SLIDES THAT WORK: Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective02:00
+10 more lectures

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 2: Customizing Images & Adding Music

8 lectures • 41:42

Customizing Images with PowerPoint11:14
Customizing Images/Fonts with Canva.com04:26
Creating Infographics/Fonts/Images with Piktochart04:36
Customizing Images with Microsoft Paint (and Screen Recording on Windows)02:57
Customizing Images with Pixelmaker (Desktop and iPad Versions)06:55
+3 more lectures

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 3: Adding Videos/Animation and Other Topics

3 lectures • 41:16

Making a Presentation Video + Animation + Adding Pictures + Music from Scratch09:27
How We Made the Previous Video Presentation Using PowerPoint & Other Resources20:58
Video + Music + Animations Presentation Example for a Venture Capital Seminar10:51

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 4: 10 Presentation/Slide Content Case Studies

11 lectures • 01:26:04

Slide Case Study #1: My TEDx Talk Slide Creation Discussion18:39
Slide Case Study #2: My Animated Intro to Finance Slide Creation Discussion09:14
Slide Case Study #3: My Animated What Finance Course Slide Creation Discussion15:14
Slide Case Study #4: My Mandarin (Translation) Slide Promo Creation Discussion04:25
Slide Case Study #5: My Free Course Promo Architecture Concept Design Discussion05:04
+6 more lectures

ACT 5: CONFIDENCE: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking and Presentations

4 lectures • 33:42

Confidence & Conquering Fear Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)03:34
Creating Off the Charts Confidence by Studying Athletes07:56
How I Beat My Fear of Public Speaking14:13
How Warren Buffett Beat His Fear of Public Speaking07:59

ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 1: Creating the Delivery (from Page to Stage!)

12 lectures • 58:19

Creating the Delivery Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)09:18
Add (EVEN MORE) Passion (INSPIRE)!04:55
Adding Structure to Your Delivery (Buys You Time or Let’s You Stay on Track!)05:50
Why You Shouldn’t Read Your Slides (…too Often)01:42
Take Many Breaks DURING the Presentation01:42
+8 more lectures

ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 2: Body Language

8 lectures • 22:37

Creating a First Impression with Body Language00:38
SMILE : )04:04
Using Your Hands04:11
Making Eye Contact (with Almost Everyone if Possible!)01:56
Move Around a Lot (as Motion Creates Emotion!)06:08
+4 more lectures

SECOND INTERMISSION: Your 2nd Presentation Exercise &Analyzing My Company Speech

5 lectures • 22:25

Second Intermission Introduction01:25
Presentation Exercise: The 2nd of 3 Presentations by You02:23
Journal Exercise #15: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 2nd Intermission Presentation05:10
Journal Exercise #16: Let’s Compare Your 1st & Your 2nd Presentation01:08
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My Company Presentation12:19

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 1: Q&A +Reading the Audience (Are they Paying Attention)

6 lectures • 21:03

Answering Questions +Reading the Audience Intro. (What, Why & How of this Act)03:25
Q&A "Crutch" Concept Introduction04:08
Answering QUALITATIVE General Business Questions Using Frameworks03:54
Answering QUANTITATIVE or Even Finance Questions Using Frameworks07:25
HELP! How Do You Answer Questions When You Have No Idea! Use this Framework01:32
+1 more lectures

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 2: Transition Words,Words Not to Use+Words That Buy Time

6 lectures • 12:09

Introduction to EVEN MORE Transition Words to Use in the Q&A Session02:41
Structuring Logic with Transition Words and Words to Use that Will Buy You Time02:36
Words to Say that Your Audience Will Remember and Appreciate02:59
Words or Things to Never Say When Answering Questions01:30
Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Question01:13
+1 more lectures

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 3: How to Know What the Next Question is They Will Ask?

2 lectures • 07:51

Introduction to How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You?07:00
Journal Exercise #19: Answering Questions the Preemptive & Logical Strategic Way00:51

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 4: Other Important Q&A Strategies to Use When Presenting

9 lectures • 16:42

Pulling Out Your “Secret Stealth Slide(s)” Strategy & You'll Look Like a Genius!01:18
Be Humble and Express Your Shortcomings and What You Learned in the Process01:05
Include Risks (Counter Points) in Your Answers in Order to Maintain Credibility01:09
Adding an Interesting Quote to Your Answer or Talk About Successful People02:51
Since the Audience is the Customer, Ask them if You Answered the Question00:47
+4 more lectures

ACT 8: PRACTICE: How to Prepare (and be Aware) for Your Speech

10 lectures • 29:27

Practice and Planning Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)05:52
Practicing While Looking at the Slides02:26
Practicing Without Looking at Slides & with a MASSIVE DISTRACTION in Front of U!02:01
Practicing in Front of Friends/Others (+ YouTube & send to Loved Ones/Mentors)01:55
Journal Exercise #20: Recording Yourself Practicing and Critiquing it : )00:42
+5 more lectures

ACT 9: APPEARANCE: What to Wear + Eat + Sleep + Get into an Ideal State of Mind

5 lectures • 12:45

Your “Appearance” & State of Mind Introduction (What, Why &How of this Section)01:21
Getting in an Ideal, Confident and Relaxed Peak Mental State (“The Zone”) : )02:28
How to Know What to Wear03:46
Nutrition and Rest Before the Presentation01:38
Professional Newscast Appearance Secrets to Make You Look Less Tired, Better etc03:32

ACT 10: POST PRESENTATION TO DO'S: Did You Accomplish Everything? If Not Then...

5 lectures • 06:13

Post Presentation To Do’s Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section)01:07
Thank the Event Organizer and the Administration Staff (If Applicable)01:08
Follow up with Potential Customers that Approached You After Your Presentation01:45
Send the Event Organizer Your Slides to Distribute to the Recipients01:02
Keep USBs in Your Pocket with the Presentation (for HUGE Potential Prospects)01:11

ACT 11: 25 Presentation Guides/ 50 Templates / Ideas... (Sorted Alphabetically)

27 lectures • 26:59

25 Presentation Guides Introduction (What, Why & How of this ACT)02:43
Award Speech Guide00:13
Board Meeting Speech Guide00:14
Corporate Presentation Guide00:14
Conference Opening Speech Guide00:14
+22 more lectures

THIRD INTERMISSION: Your 3rd and Final Presentation Exercise

4 lectures • 07:28

Third Intermission Introduction00:40
Presentation Exercise: The 3rd of 3 Presentations by You01:37
Journal Exercise #22: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 3rd Intermission Presentation04:17
Journal Exercise #23: Let’s Compare Your 2nd & Your 3rd Presentation00:54

ACT 12: Additional Resources

4 lectures • 02:43

Additional Resources Introduction01:14
150 Quotes to Use in Your Speech00:05
Documentary on How the Trailer Promo Video Was Made for this Course01:20
All 100+ Downloadable Slide Templates & Course Resources Sorted Alphabetically00:04

Conclusion / Epilogue (Congratulations!)

2 lectures • 07:51

Congratulations & Conclusion (…You Will Never Be the Same!)07:33
Download my free book: “Networking to Get Customers, a Job or Anything You Want”00:18

Bonus Materials

2 lectures • 02:55

YOU 2.0! Introducing You for Your Nobel Prize Speech01:09
Bonus Items01:46

Description

#1 Best Selling Presentation Skills Course on Udemy! Welcome to The COMPLETE Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course by the author of the best selling business course on Udemy, an award winning professor, TEDx Talk speaker, author and entrepreneur.

I guarantee that this is THE most thorough public speaking/speech/presentation course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back. This is the most thorough course I have ever made and anyone can take it and see remarkable improvements in how to give a speech/presentation (you will learn to enjoy public speaking)!

Giving a perfect speech or presentation can change your life and the lives of countless others (life often comes down to a few short moments).

Course Goal: From page to stage; you learn everything (yes everything) you need to know about giving a GREAT speech for business & personal presentations.

Course Outline: There are 12 parts (called "Acts") in this comprehensive and enjoyable speech/presentation/public speaking course with many exercises, examples and templates to help you work smarter and not harder when making your speech. The course outline is as follows:

  • Act 1: Audience: We will identify with the audience (your customer/target market).

  • Act 2: Purpose: We begin with the end goal in mind of your speech.

  • Act 3: Content: We will thoroughly cover what to include in our speech and how to structure it.

  • Act 4: Slides: We will discuss making incredible slides using many proven examples and more than 10 different presentation products from PowerPoint to Keynote and many more (this assumes that you have no experience with any of the software products mentioned in this course...many of which are free to use).

  • Act 5: Confidence: We will learn how to be in peak confidence mode for your speech! 

  • Act 6: Delivery: We will discuss how to deliver your masterpiece and using the best body language.

  • Act 7: Questions: How to ace the Q&A session of your speech and answer literally any question.

  • Act 8: Preparation: How to prepare and be aware so you can deliver a perfect presentation (based on my 25 years of giving/preparing for presentations).

  • Act 9: Appearance: What to wear + nutrition tips and more.

  • Act 10: Post Presentation To Dos: We will ensure that your speech goals are met.

  • Act 11: 25 Presentation Guides: Access to 25 speech guides and well over 50 slide templates for every type of presentation/speech/public speaking occasion. 

  • Act 12: Resources: Additional materials to help you work smarter and not harder.

  • Conclusion / Epilogue: Conclusions + Congratulations! 



Since this is a very comprehensive 16 hour course, there are 3 ways to take this course as follows:

  1. You can take the entire course in order.

  2. You can take the entire course in order and then skip ahead when prompted in the lessons to do so.

  3. You can choose to take only the topics that interest you the most.

This Course is Based on Real Practical Experience and Not Theory: This course includes 25 speech/presentation guide books and well over 50 presentations templates created for this course and for you. This course is based on my 25 years of experience presenting at keynote speaker events, a TEDx Talk, raising money investor presentations, lecturing at Stanford, McGill University, The Hult International School of Business, Berkeley, San Francisco State University, wedding speeches, panel discussions, conferences, being an MC, best man speech, online presentations, interviews, sales presentations, receiving and giving awards speeches, giving toasts, being put on the spot to speak with no preparation, media interviews with Forbes and other publications, university graduation convocation keynote speeches, many international speeches, board meeting presentations, group presentations, motivational speeches, business keynote speeches, etc. (all of which are covered in this course).


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What students are saying about the course:

★★★★★  "Thank you for the great opportunity to follow your course. For the past years I have followed a number of courses on public speaking worldwide in order to update myself on skills in public speaking. As a speech language pathologist and fluency specialist I train people who stutter become 'wow' speakers. I must say I am very successful and that is why I always want to keep updated on public speaking skills. I must say that your course is the most comprehensive and straight to the point course. The content is very much similar to the courses I deliver but I enjoyed your passion, enthusiasm and also expertise. As you know lol, those are the secrets of public speaking. During our courses both of manage to change the fear into fun for public speaking. Once again, well done for the extremely well organized course. It could not have been better :) keep up the good work." -Dr Joseph Agius, Speech Language Pathologist

★★★★★  "I love Chris's passion for his subject - to be honest the idea of public speaking scares me rigid, but I'm beginning to get excited that I may finally overcome this fear - because I know I have so much value to deliver if I can become a good presenter!" - Alex Parker

★★★★★  "I am impressed with the contents and suggestions." - Maria Pinho

★★★★★  "The first impression is great and I lovely recommend the course to everyone who wants to improve his speech." - Vinko Susak

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Life often comes down to a few short moments and giving a perfect speech or presentation can change your life and the lives of countless others (you will love public speaking by the end of this course).


This incredibly thorough course has a 30 day money back guarantee. Together, we will study the best public speakers in the world from business icons to actors to many many others. 


As always, I am here to help if you have any questions.

Enjoy the course; I had a lot of fun putting it together!  

Thanks,
Chris Haroun

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone that is interested in improving or learning public speaking/speech/presentation skills.
  • Anyone that wants to become a better public speaker than literally anybody you know (you will love giving speeches too by the end of this course).  : )

This course includes:

  • 16 hours on-demand video
  • 31 articles
  • 307 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Full lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion

Instructor

Chris Haroun | 1.5 Million Students | #1 Best Selling Business & Finance Prof.

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