Master the Art of Public Speaking
What Makes an Amazing Public Speaker Today
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: What Makes an Amazing Public Speaker Today
Overview
“In this lesson, I delve into timeless elements of great public speaking, emphasizing the enduring power of passion, which captivates and drives any talk. I teach you the importance of humanity, simplicity, focus, and credibility, helping you understand that a speaker's authenticity and clear direction keeps the audience engaged. I explore the profound impact of storytelling on our brains and its persuasive power, while underscoring that effective performance involves more than just words; it encompasses the entire presentation.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: What Makes an Amazing Public Speaker Today, 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
“What could we learn from ancient Greece or Rome or TED or any speeches in the 20th century? What makes a great talk today? Well, number one is passion. That has remained the same. You have to be passionate about what you are talking about because you can't expect your audience to care if you don't care. Humanity is really important. We relate to other humans. So showing your humanity as you talk is critical. Simplicity and focus is really important. When you're delivering a talk, you are in the driving seat. You need to be focused on your destination. And if you are, then your audience is g...”
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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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