Master the Art of Public Speaking
How to Work in Different-Sized Spaces
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: How to Work in Different-Sized Spaces
Overview
“You have your first gig booked, and that's really exciting! In this lesson, I teach you how to manage the venue on the day of your presentation, with a focus on the room you will be working in. Understanding the size of the space is crucial, as it influences your performance and how you use the area; Visiting the venue in advance can help you strategize and get comfortable, especially if you're nervous. Key considerations include moving freely and using the entire stage, being mindful of the audience's sight lines, not feeling obligated to use the podium, checking the location of screens, avoiding prolonged writing on whiteboards or flip charts, and ensuring your voice projects well throughout the room, potentially with the aid of a microphone.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: How to Work in Different-Sized Spaces, 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
“It's really exciting if you've booked your first speaking gig. So it's really important on the day to prepare yourself. First of all, it's a great idea to try and get into the space where you're going to be speaking ahead of time. You can get used to the space. You can start to feel comfortable in the environment. Because if you're going to be dealing with nerves and anxiety already on the day, it's good to be really familiar with the space you're going to be presenting or speaking in. The first thing to consider is the size of the space. Now, depending on the size of the space, you will ne...”
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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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