Becoming A Public Speaker
Do you sidestep public-speaking opportunities out of fear or a lack of confidence? Would you like to give engaging talks that energize and empower audiences? Conquer your nerves and sharpen your presentation skills by mastering clear and compelling communication methods for any situation – from one-on-one meetings to keynote speeches.
- CPD accredited
- Self-paced learning
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Video-based lessons
- Led by Cliff Kennedy
Become a Confident Public Speaker and Communicator
Every time a speaker stands before an audience, incredible things are possible. Whether you want to master core communication principles or strengthen your presentation skills, Becoming A Public Speaker will teach you how to:
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Top Benefits of Our Becoming A Public Speaker Course
4 modules, 12 video-based lessons, and 62 pages of worksheets and exercises
The video instructions and interactive exercises have been developed and tested by coach Cliff Kennedy to take you from a nervous public-speaking novice to a confident communicator.
Proven techniques
Learn from tried-and-trusted public-speaking methods, and craft compelling communications that help you engage more deeply with listeners.
Expert-designed course
Study a structured approach shared by communication master Cliff Kennedy, a public-speaking coach with more than 30 years’ experience (including over 30 TEDx talks and counting!).
100% self-directed
Learn at your own pace with no pressure to perform. The course culminates with the creation of a five-minute talk on a topic of your choice that you can use for any situation.
In-depth content
Packed with enlightening videos and resources, our course has the information you need to get stronger results from every single communication opportunity.
For all communication
Gain a new perspective on any type of speaking opportunity, whether it’s a speech, a presentation, or simply a conversation.
12-part toolkit
Develop a process you can use time and time again in future communications while constantly improving your public-speaking performances.
Becoming A Public Speaker Course Curriculum
If you’d like to know more about what the course covers, explore the module breakdown below:
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Module 1: Foundations
Reflect on your reasons for taking Becoming A Public Speaker by exploring your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. Learn proven strategies to build on your current skill set. Meet your Communications Success coach, Cliff Kennedy. Get to work determining a topic for your talk that really matters to your audience. And define the purpose of your talk, your “why?”See module details -
Module 2: Creation
Outline your strategy for a successful talk by learning effective planning practices. Learn the necessary insights to create the engaging, empowering and energizing messages that you will deliver to your audiences. And understand how to create powerful experiences that your audience will remember.See module details -
Module 3: Preparation
Practice the fundamentals of great script writing under the guidance of your communication coach. Combine your words with engaging visuals that support you in delivering value to your audience. And get ready for showtime by learning trusted rehearsal techniques to effectively practice your talk.See module details -
Module 4: Execution
Learn how to prepare yourself in the final moments before you speak. Gain the confidence you need to deliver a successful talk. Develop a comprehensive method for self evaluation to effectively learn from every talk. And consolidate what you have learned throughout Becoming A Public Speaker.See module details
Becoming A Public Speaker Course Testimonials
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Stuart2023 GraduateThe Communication Success course is excellent!“World-class coaching for preparation and delivery of a five-minute (or longer) talk. All fundamentals are covered. Streamlined but thorough. Useful for any type of communication, not just the short talk format, as the principles and tools apply universally. Very helpful with a music teaching intro video I’m working on. I think it will also help with lesson videos, live teaching, interviews, and client interactions.”
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FAQs About Our Public Speaking Course
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Do I need any qualifications to take this course?
No, you don’t need any prior training or experience. The course starts with the basics so that everyone can benefit from it.
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What do I need to get started?
All you need is a computer and an internet connection to access the course materials.
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Is there a time limit to complete the course?
We estimate that the course takes 6–8 hours over a period of 7–10 days. However, you can work at a pace that’s right for you. You have access to the course and materials for life.
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Why a five-minute talk?
A five-minute talk is the perfect length to start your journey toward communication success as a beginner. It’s long enough that you’ll need to use the full Becoming A Public Speaker process, but short enough to make the learning more efficient and direct. Your five-minute talk can then become a building block for longer talks and presentations or help you prepare for shorter talks, like elevator pitches or dynamic conversations.
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Can I do a talk that is longer than five minutes?
Yes. The tools and approaches in this course are applicable to all types of communication opportunities. Developing and delivering a five-minute talk is recommended to begin with, but then you can apply what you’ve learned to longer and shorter speeches.
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What’s in the toolkit?
Your toolkit is a fillable PDF file that you will download to your own device. It’s your place to develop and learn from each of your talks. In it, you will find 12 tools:
1. The Reflection Tool
2. The Topic Tool
3. The Purpose Tool
4. The Strategy Tool
5. The Messages Tool
6. The Experience Arc Tool
7. The Script Tool
8. The Visuals Tool
9. The Rehearsal Tool
10. The Delivery Tool
11. The Advancement Tool
12. The Wrap-up ToolFor every communication opportunity, you’ll work through a series of questions and prompts designed to guide you through the process of developing your best possible talk. In each tool, you’ll complete the different sections: Reflect, Ideate, Evaluate, and Commit. Once you’ve committed, you then move on to the next lesson.
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Do I have to complete each section of the toolkit?
To receive the full benefit of the course, yes. However, you should move at a pace that’s best for you. If you choose to skip a tool or a section within a tool, it’s beneficial to at least review the content and contemplate how it adds to your learning experience.
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What are some typical use cases for the five-minute talk?
You can use your five-minute talk for a variety of communication opportunities, including keynote speeches, breakout sessions, panel discussions, sales pitches, media events, team meetings, one-to-ones, and presentations to management. You can also create a talk for a personal communication opportunity, such as a school project or a wedding toast.
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Can I work on the course with a partner?
Absolutely! You can coordinate with other participants of Becoming A Public Speaker to work together on multiple talks with the same topic or merge individual speeches into a longer, multi-topic talk. Whether it’s with a friend, a business partner, or a group of colleagues, this is an excellent way to work and learn together. Just note that the goal of the course is still for each participant to develop and deliver their own speech.
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How can I use this with my team?
This is one of the unique benefits of Becoming A Public Speaker. Have your team work together to create talks on the team’s culture, mission, or vision. Or create a series of talks to help onboard new team members. By having all the members of your team participate in the course, you will raise the overall effectiveness of the team’s communication. We call this creating a Culture of Communication Success. A better-communicating team is a better-performing team.
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Can I use the program to develop and deliver more than one talk?
Yes. This course will leave you with a repeatable process that you can use for every communication opportunity. This leads to ongoing improvement of your performance. You will have access to the course and materials for a 12-month period, starting from the date of purchase.
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What if I have been assigned a topic for my talk?
This is very common if you are participating in Becoming A Public Speaker as part of a team or larger organization. You should still complete the toolkit sections related to your topic to learn how an effective topic is determined.
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Can I deliver my talk virtually?
Yes. Becoming A Public Speaker is designed to help you improve your performance in different communication modes, including live, virtual, and hybrid. The secret to delivering a better virtual talk is to deliver a better talk. Whether the audience is in the room or on a screen, the skills and techniques to engage their attention and convey your message are the same.
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How long will it take to complete the course?
It is estimated that Becoming A Public Speaker will take 6–8 hours to complete over the course of 7–10 days. However, you should work at a pace that is right for you.
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Is the information I share secure?
Yes. First, by downloading and using the toolkit on your own device, you are not sharing your work with Kennedy Speech Communications or Knowadays. It’s entirely within your control.
Second, any information you provide in registering for or managing the course is secured by Knowadays using industry-standard practices.
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