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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Enjoy a multifaceted exploration of Winston Churchill’s life, accomplishments, and legacies in 24 lectures that unfurl like a great story. You’ll delve into Churchill’s military leadership during World War I and World War II, his abiding passion for history and public speaking, and his political relationships with historical giants like Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth II.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover how modern acting technique is built around a commitment to enact a specific purpose onstage. Then explore two psychological approaches to performance: performance from the "inside out" and performance from the "outside in." Begin to look at ways to find purpose in dramatic material, and also as it applies to public speaking and presenting.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Building on all the work you've done, go through the rehearsal process step by step. For both stage performance and public speaking, begin with hands-on exploration and practice of your material in small sections, moving gradually to run-throughs and final dress rehearsals, approximating your performance conditions as completely as possible.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
From flying to public speaking, we all have a number of arguably irrational phobias. Where do these fears come from? How do we learn them? And most importantly, how do we overcome them? Go on a step by step journey through the world of fear, and learn what you can do to minimize common phobias.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Public speaking doesn’t have to be intimidating. Learn quick, practical tips for delivering your presentation like a professional.
Delivering an expert presentation doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking or complicated. Join Duke University professor Dr. Daisy Lovelace as she shares quick and practical tips on how to speak confidently in front of a group. Learn how to own the presentation space, use gestures, moderate your voice, and connect with...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2014
Language
English
Description
Relates the author's personal experiences with bullying, describing how she was harassed as a child because of her degenerative muscle disease and eventually appeared with her similarly disabled dog, Izzy, on Animal Planet before launching a public speaking career.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Using a few key techniques, learn how to dramatically enhance how your listening skills are perceived by others.
Just as public speaking is a skill that you can hone through practice, good listeners aren't in possession of a special, unattainable gift—careful listening is a skill that you can learn. In this course, join career expert Dorie Clark as she helps uncover why it's hard to listen well, and how to develop the mindset of a good listener....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to develop, plan, and deliver successful high-quality workplace training. Learn how to overcome barriers to learning and bolster your communication skills.
Before you can start helping others learn, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to convey information in a compelling manner. In this course, learn how to effectively train in today's business environment. Ajay M. Pangarkar shares strategies and techniques for...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Get tips for preparing and presenting a winning pitch to investors.
Landing a meeting with investors is a big opportunity—and a key test of your business. Investors ask tough questions. The answers can define your future. This course is all about preparing and delivering a rock-solid pitch that makes people want to invest in your company. Learn how to define the unique benefits of your product, describe your business model, and tell the story of...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Using a few key techniques, learn how to dramatically enhance how your listening skills are perceived by others.
Just as public speaking is a skill that you can hone through practice, good listeners aren't in possession of a special, unattainable gift—careful listening is a skill that you can learn. In this course, join career expert Dorie Clark as she helps uncover why it's hard to listen well, and how to develop the mindset of a good listener....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to build a strong brand for your consulting business.
Independent consultants need to establish and build a brand to attract prospects. A strong brand is the springboard for future growth. It allows you to do the work you love, and spend less time chasing business. Join author, CEO, and coach Robbie Baxter for this installment of Consulting Foundations, which shows how to build your consulting brand from the bottom up. Learn how to define...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Make complex material more memorable and engaging. Learn how to use storytelling to transform technical talks into dynamic and energizing presentations.
Technical information can be dry and hard to understand. But that doesn’t mean your presentation has to be. Storytelling can transform technical talks into dynamic and energizing presentations. In this course, you can learn the top reasons why audiences tune out and discover techniques to make...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Entrepreneurs make great inspirational storytellers. Turn your startup story into a keynote talk so you can make an impact and an income through public speaking.
In order to become a professional speaker, you don’t need a special formula, years of research, or an advanced degree. To be a professional speaker, you just need a compelling story. Entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped with captivating stories of their startup journey—which makes them...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Get tips to prepare and deliver more effective, engaging presentations. Each video is less than two minutes long, so you can make learning fit into even your busiest days.
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, unlock the secrets to writing and delivering more effective presentations at work, using key insights about public speaking from Emmy-award winning...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Meet Delphi Bracketology, a high school club that uses data science to generate highly accurate March Madness brackets. See amateurs turn into formidable bracketologists.
When one pictures the group who bested over 100 sports experts to win the 2016 Bracket Matrix—an online March Madness bracket competition—a classroom full of small-town high school students might not be the first image that comes to mind. It certainly wasn't what social studies...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to use micropresentations, a short form presentation style and format, to convey more meaningful information in less time.
Brevity is key to effective communication, especially in a world where capturing the attention of an audience has become increasingly challenging. But how do you ensure that your audience gets the information they need when time is limited? In this course, public speaking coach Lisa Braithwaite shares how to condense...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Explore practical exercises to help you feel more comfortable and confident using your voice. Learn time-tested tools from a voice coach who has trained the pros.
There’s a key business skill that top actors already know—how to speak with confidence and courage. Confidence comes from the habits you build–not just the traits you’re born with. Yet, many people dread interviewing or public speaking. In this audio-only course, sought-after speaker...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In the 1920s, memories of Theodore Roosevelt begin to fade. The Great War is over, Woodrow Wilson is ill, and the American public is weary of domestic reform and events overseas. The Republican Party nominates Warren G. Harding for president, while Democratic nominee James M. Cox chooses thirty-eight-year-old Franklin D. Roosevelt to be his running mate. FDR campaigns with relish, and eventually persuades Eleanor to join him as he crisscrosses the...
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