• Reframe stage anxiety into focused energy using simple mindset and breathing shifts.
• Build a clear core promise for any talk and expand it into modular segments you can mix and match.
• Outline talks with Opening–Body–Close and craft smooth, professional transitions.
• Choose the right storytelling framework (Hero’s Journey, 3-Act, PAS) for your message and audience.
• Develop a repeatable research workflow and separate strong evidence from weak claims.
• Turn data into stories: pick the right chart, highlight the key number, and annotate the takeaway.
• Design slides that sell ideas: one idea per slide, strong visual hierarchy, readable type and spacing.
• Write crisp slide lines (headlines) that land the message in 3 seconds or less.
• Master vocal fundamentals: breath support, resonance, articulation, projection, and healthy pacing.
• Use pauses, emphasis, and modulation to keep attention without sounding scripted.
• Improve body language: posture, purposeful gestures, eye contact patterns, and confident movement.
• Read the room quickly and adapt mid-speech with audience cues, polls, or micro-interactions.
• Run high-impact Q&A: seed questions, handle curveballs, de-escalate tension, and keep control.
• Plan memorable demonstrations and safely integrate props without breaking flow.
• Practice smarter: use rehearsal trackers, timing logs, mirror/recording checklists, and feedback loops.
• Warm up fast: a 5-minute routine for breath, voice, and articulation you can do backstage or on Zoom.
• Set up pro audio/video for virtual and hybrid events (camera framing, lighting, mic gain, echo control).
• Create a reliable tech backup plan (hotspot, UPS, backup slides, dial-in audio, contingency lines).
• Coordinate multi-speaker sessions: roles, handoffs, backchannel comms, and remote sync playbooks.
• Moderate panels and MC sessions with clear formats, timeboxes, and audience engagement moves.
• Build audience personas and empathy maps to tailor tone, examples, and proof points.
• Make your talk inclusive and accessible (captions, contrast, jargon control, cultural sensitivity).
• Craft magnetic openings and satisfying closings with ethical, action-oriented CTAs.
• Create a personal Story Bank and tag stories for reuse by topic, audience, and outcome.
• Boost credibility with the right proof: metrics, brief testimonials, case snapshots, and live mini-demos.
• Handle objections without defensiveness: validate, reframe risk, and propose safe next steps.
• Turn talks into relationships (not spam): write follow-ups, nurture sequences, and simple lead magnets.
• Measure real impact: pick KPIs, design short surveys, and attribute outcomes for ROI.
• Price, package, and negotiate speaking offers you can say with a straight face (and get signed).
• Build a professional speaker one-sheet and bios (short/long) that align with your positioning.
• Prepare handouts, cue cards, and run-of-show/cue sheets so delivery feels calm and controlled.
• Facilitate short workshop activities (1-2-4-All, dot voting, journey mapping) to drive participation.
• Use AI tools responsibly to brainstorm, draft, design, and summarize while protecting privacy.
• Maintain vocal health with daily care routines and quick energy-boosting exercises.
• Ship confidently: convert your checklist + templates into a repeatable “talk-ready in 48 hours” system.

Do you freeze up, speak too fast, or struggle to organize your ideas? This beginner–intermediate course turns stage fright into stage presence. You’ll learn a practical, repeatable process to plan a message, build simple slides, tell stories that land, and deliver with calm credibility—in rooms, on camera, or in hybrid events.

We’ll focus on what actually moves audiences: a clear promise, one idea per slide, short stories with proof, warm delivery, and confident Q&A. Every lesson is actionable and comes with printable checklists and worksheets so you can build real talks as you learn.

What you’ll learn

• Turn anxiety into energy and speak with calm, clear intent

• Plan a talk from core promise to modular segments (so you can adapt on the fly)

• Use simple storytelling frameworks (Hero’s Journey, 3-Act, Problem-Agitate-Solve)

• Design slides that sell ideas (visual hierarchy + data storytelling)

• Master breath, resonance, articulation, pacing, and projection—without “acting”

• Read the room, handle tough questions, and keep control of Q&A

• Run virtual/hybrid sessions that feel smooth and professional

• Measure impact (KPIs, surveys, ROI) and follow up ethically to build relationships

Who this course is for

• Beginners and intermediates who feel nervous, rushed, or disorganized when speaking

• Students, job-seekers, early-career professionals, creators, and team presenters

• Anyone who wants a confidence system and done-for-you tools rather than theory

Requirements

• No prior experience needed. A willingness to practice for 10–15 minutes a day is enough.

• Optional: PowerPoint/Google Slides and a phone for practice recordings.

Downloads included: 100 ready-to-use templates

(Printable PDFs unless noted. Use them as is, or customize for your talk.)

1. Public Speaking Starter Checklist

2. Beginner Fear-Assessment Worksheet

3. Daily Confidence-Building Exercise Sheet

4. Top 50 Icebreaker Lines for Speakers

5. Audience Awareness Quick Guide

6. Speech Outline Template (DOCX)

7. Hook Ideas Bank — 40 Engaging Opening Lines

8. Purpose & Message Clarifier Worksheet

9. Story Mapping Template for Speeches

10. Logical Flow Organizer (DOCX)

11. Speech Research Checklist

12. Example of a Strong Speech Outline

13. Weak vs. Strong Transitions Guide

14. Content Expansion Prompts

15. “Trim the Fluff” Editing Checklist

16. Opening–Body–Closing Template (DOCX)

17. 5 Great Closing Techniques Cheat Sheet

18. Emotional Engagement Worksheet

19. Audience Segmentation Matrix

20. Cultural Sensitivity Checklist

21. Delivery Style Quiz

22. PACE Method Step-by-Step Guide

23. Speech-Timing Practice Log

24. Examples of Great Openings

25. Examples of Great Closings

26. Slide Design Template Pack (PPTX)

27. The “No-Mistake Slide Design” Checklist

28. Color & Font Suggestions Guide

29. 10 Real Slide Examples (Good vs Bad)

30. Demonstration Planning Sheet

31. Prop Integration Checklist

32. Script for a Sample Demonstration

33. Engagement Tools List (Landscape)

34. Handout Template (DOCX)

35. Speaker Cue Card Template

36. Rehearsal Tracker

37. Mirror Practice Checklist

38. Mobile Recording Checklist

39. Nervousness Self-Evaluation Sheet

40. Breathing Techniques Guide

41. Pre-Speech Warm-Up Routine

42. Visualization Script for Confidence

43. Affirmations for Public Speakers

44. Emergency Technical Issue Kit

45. Backup Slide Plan Template (PPTX)

46. Practice Partner Feedback Form

47. Energy-Boosting Exercises for Speakers

48. Vocal Strength Training Routine

49. Articulation Exercise Sheet

50. Daily Voice-Care Guide

51. Modulation Practice Script

52. Pacing Practice Guide

53. Projection Exercises

54. Body Language Do’s and Don’ts

55. Gesture Practice Worksheet

56. Eye Contact Training Sheet

57. Power Posture Practice Guide

58. Reading the Room Checklist

59. Audience Response Patterns Guide

60. Adapt-Mid-Speech Script Template

61. Engagement Questions List

62. De-Escalation Script for Tough Audiences

63. Small Group Activity Guide

64. Peer Evaluation Rubric

65. Constructive Feedback Template

66. Role-Play Scenario Cards

67. Q&A Session Preparation Guide

68. Handling Difficult Questions Script

69. Interactive Speaking Games Pack

70. Team Role Assignment Template

71. Cohesive Slide Formatting Guide

72. Group Transition Script Template

73. Team Rehearsal Log

74. Conflict Resolution Guide for Teams

75. Team Presentation Checklist

76. Sample Multi-Speaker Script

77. Storytelling Structuring Template

78. Virtual & Hybrid Event Setup Checklist

79. Best Camera + Mic Settings for Speakers

80. AI Tools for Speakers: Full Resource List

81. Inclusive & Accessible Presentation Checklist

82. Audience Persona Builder & Empathy Map

83. Data Storytelling Chart-Chooser (what chart to use when)

84. Slide-to-Script Alignment Matrix (sync words to visuals)

85. Panel Moderation Toolkit (formats, timing, prompts)

86. MC/Host Opening & Housekeeping Script Pack

87. Workshop Facilitation Kit (activities, timeboxes, outputs)

88. Post-Talk Follow-Up Email & Lead Nurture Templates

89. Speaker One-Sheet & Short/Long Bio Templates

90. Solo Presenter Run-of-Show + Cue Sheet (minute-by-minute)

91. Remote Co-Presenter Sync Playbook (roles, handoffs, backups)

92. Speaker Travel & Stage-Kit Packing List

93. Backup Internet & Power Redundancy Guide (hotspot, UPS)

94. Consent & Recording Release Templates (speakers/attendees)

95. Visual Hierarchy Quick Guide (layout rules that read fast)

96. Story Bank Builder (capture, tag, and reuse stories)

97. Credibility Boosters Library (proof points & evidence types)

98. Objection Handling & Risk Reframes (beyond standard Q&A)

99. Talk Impact Tracker (KPIs, survey items, ROI roll-up)

100. Pricing & Contract Checklist for Paid Speaking

How this course works

Short, focused lessons → immediate exercises → record/review with the included trackers. You’ll build a signature talk in modular pieces, practice vocal delivery, and stress-test it through live Q&A techniques—so when it’s showtime, you’re ready.

Who this course is for:

• Beginners with stage fright — if you’ve avoided speaking because of nerves, this course gives you simple, repeatable drills to replace fear with momentum (no acting background needed).
• Self-taught intermediates — you’ve given a few talks but want crisper openings, cleaner slides, and stronger closings without sounding salesy.
• Students & recent grads — class presentations, thesis/viva, capstone demos, case competitions, or scholarship interviews.
• Early-career professionals — stand-ups, team updates, stakeholder briefings, lunch-and-learns, and internal demos where clarity and confidence matter.
• Entrepreneurs & small-business owners — pitch decks, product demos, investor updates, community talks, and webinars that drive real follow-ups.
• Educators, trainers, and course creators — structure learning outcomes, run higher-energy Q&A, and design slides that teach (not just display).
• Sales, presales & customer success — discovery calls, solution overviews, ROI storytelling, objection handling, and workshop-style sessions.
• Subject-matter experts & analysts — communicate data and recommendations with visual hierarchy and concise, decision-ready narratives.
• Healthcare & technical professionals — case presentations, M&M/QA reviews, protocol rollouts, patient/community education, and conference posters to talks.
• Community leaders & nonprofit advocates — recruit volunteers, win grants, present impact with integrity, and handle tough questions respectfully.
• Creators & content professionals — webinars, livestreams, podcasts, hybrid events, and panel appearances that feel natural and audience-first.
• Non-native English speakers — practical articulation, pacing, and vocabulary strategies to sound clear and confident without losing your voice.
• Introverts & thoughtful communicators — methods to project warmth + competence while staying authentic (no “be someone else” advice).
• Busy people — checklists, templates, and 30-minute practice blocks so progress fits your schedule.
• Anyone building a “signature talk” — turn a core promise into modular segments you can adapt for 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.