Master the Art of Public Speaking
Principles of Performance
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: Principles of Performance
Overview
“Creating a great talk is only half the job; the other half is delivering an engaging performance. Performance is crucial for capturing and maintaining the audience's attention, enhancing message delivery, and building a connection with the audience. A relaxed and enthusiastic presentation style helps the audience relax and engage, thereby increasing retention of the information shared. I focus on using key tools such as voice modulation, body language, and effective use of stage space to elevate the overall performance.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: Principles of Performance, 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
“Putting together a fantastic talk is only half the job. The other half is actually putting on a great performance. Why is a good performance or a great performance so important when it comes to public speaking? A good performance helps focus your audience's attention. You have to realize you are constantly fighting so many distractions for your audience's attention. And the more you can use to keep their attention, the better. Secondly, a great performance helps build emotional connection and rapport with your audience. And then finally, a great performance is going to help with retention. ...”
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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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