Master the Art of Public Speaking
Dealing with the Tech
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: Dealing with the Tech
Overview
“I emphasize the importance of understanding the technological setup in advance of your presentation. Whether you'll be using a handheld mic, headset, or clip-on, it's crucial to know and practice accordingly, paying attention to details like mic placement and volume levels. Additionally, I teach you to determine how your slides will be managed—whether you'll control them yourself or cue someone else—and practice with any necessary equipment such as clickers. Finally, ensure that you are familiar with the screen and audio setup, and remember to prepare your laptop by closing unnecessary apps to prevent interruptions. Proper preparation is key to avoiding technical pitfalls on the day of your presentation.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: Dealing with the Tech, 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
“Ahead of your first speaking gig, find out what technology you're gonna have. Particularly, find out what type of mic and also how are the slides going to be projected. So generally, there are two types of mic. There are handheld mics and then mics that are somehow attached to your body. It's important to practice if you are using a handheld mic because you need to get used to where you need to hold it in relation to your mouth in order to pick up your speech in the best way. If you hold your mic too close, you get the effect of breathing and all your plosives exploding into the mic. Equall...”
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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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