Conquer your fears of public speaking.
Does the idea of giving a speech or leading a meeting make you tremble? You're not alone. Many studies have shown that the number one fear people have is public speaking. How can you overcome these fears, write a cohesive presentation, and deliver it in such a way that advances your career? This topic will show you how. This information will help you recognize your strengths and how you can build from them and confidently deliver a polished speech with solid takeaways.
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Agenda
Why and How to Be a Great Speaker
- What a Good Speech Can Do for You
- The Basics to Good Speaking
- Specific Tips for Administrative Professionals
Writing the Perfect Speech
- Topic, Angle, and Outline
- Takeaways - the Easiest Tip to Make It Stick
- Predicting and Addressing Naysayers
Finding Safe Spaces, Practice, and Feedback
- Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Safe Places to Practice
- Understanding and Processing Feedback
- Mastering Impromptu Speaking
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on July 29, 2020.
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- ASAP PACE 0.1
- This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
- IAAP 1.25
- All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.25.
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Melanie Hope
Hope Speaking LLC
- Owner/Operator of StormKatt Productions LLC (writing/editing) and Hope Speaking (training/speaking)
- More than 20 years of experience in the corporate world in leadership and development
- Contracted with both private and public enterprises delivering live workshops throughout the world
- Written multiple books about leadership, communication, and writing
- Distinguished (highest) Toastmaster status; semi-finalist in the 2012 World Championship of Public Speaking
- Co-host of podcast and video channel CounterCultureWISE
- Professional editor and writer for multiple clients, including NPR
- B.A. degree in communications, University of Washington
- Can be contacted at [email protected], HopeSpeaking.com, Twitter® @hopespeaking, Facebook® facebook.com/hopespeakingllc, YouTube® youtube.com/hopespeaking, Pinterest® pinterest.com/hopespeaking, and LinkedIn® linkedin.com/in/hopespeaking
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