Master the Art of Public Speaking
How Public Speaking Can Make an Impact
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
About the video: How Public Speaking Can Make an Impact
Overview
“I explore the transformative power of speeches throughout history, from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" to Greta Thunberg's climate action plea. I analyze how these words have inspired movements and driven change, understanding the balance between rational appeals and emotional impact through Jonathan Haidt's rider/elephant concept. Ultimately, I reflect on the enduring influence of spoken words in shaping society.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: How Public Speaking Can Make an Impact, which is part of the Domestika online course: Master the Art of Public Speaking. Learn to overcome fear, find your voice, and communicate effectively in any professional or personal setting.
Partial transcription of the video
“When I say the words, I have a dream, what do you think about? I bet you're thinking about Martin Luther King on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, arguably one of the most famous speeches in the 20th century that changed the course of history. That speech is credited with moving along the Civil Rights Act in the United States of America in 1964 and finishing segregation. The spoken word has power to create momentum, instigate change and inspire people. Throughout history, there are loads of pivotal moments when crucial speeches changed the course of history. Think about Queen Eliza...”
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Course summary for: Master the Art of Public Speaking
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Communication

Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
Dasha Dollar-Smirnova is a public speaking coach, and founder of Frog Talk, a company that provides public speaking training workshops. Dasha originally trained and worked in the field of drama and theatre which is where she built her confidence and found her voice.
Her first job was working for advertising agency Hogarth Worldwide, where she applied her acting background to the pitching team and helped the company become one of the UK’s fastest growing advertising agencies. Since then, she has obtained a master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and devoted herself, and Frog Talk, to helping individuals and companies master public speaking and become better communicators.
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