Master the Art of Public Speaking
Where Do You Start? What Do You Talk About, and What’s Your Objective? 1
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: Where Do You Start? What Do You Talk About, and What’s Your Objective? 1
Overview
“I help you identify the right topic by focusing on the intersection of passion, knowledge, and unique perspective. You will learn to choose subjects you are passionate about, ensuring audience engagement, and to research existing talks for inspiration. I highlight the importance of having a clear objective and key message, avoiding common pitfalls such as being controversial for attention or prioritizing style over substance. By defining what action you want your audience to take, why, and how to compel them, you will be well-equipped to start building your content.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: Where Do You Start? What Do You Talk About, and What’s Your Objective? 1, 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
“So where do you start when you want to become a public speaker? Well, the first thing is to decide what you talk about. What is going to be your area of expertise, your subject? A good way to decide is by sketching out a Venn diagram between your passion, your knowledge, and your unique perspective. And this reflects Aristotle's principles of pathos, logos, and ethos. First of all, as I keep saying, passion is critical. So choose a subject that you are truly passionate about and that you will want to speak about, but also learn more about. Next, think about where you have knowledge, where y...”
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Course summary for: Master the Art of Public Speaking
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How to become, Marketing & Business -
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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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