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Everyone can master the art of public speaking and easily leverage the secrets the best speakers in the world use to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and learn to love the spotlight.

Public speaking is the most common #1 phobia in today's society, and at the same time, our abilities to strongly represent ourselves are becoming more and more of a priority. Whether we are job interviewing, pitching our startup, actively networking, or needing to lead a presentation in a boardroom, confidence, clarity, and communication skills are imperative for success.

In this welcoming and interactive class, you will bring the best out of yourself by learning proven methods that world-renowned speakers utilize in order to develop an authentic speaking style, engage an audience, and leave a lasting impression.

Takeaways
Learn how voice, body, and emotions create your personal speaking style
Clarify your stress response and learn tactics for taking control of your nerves
Learn how the use of space can make you a powerful speaker
Identify the key elements of your personal, authentic speaking style and learn how to develop them further
Prereqs & Preparation
This workshop is designed for anyone interested in improving their public speaking.

What to bring to class: 
Just yourself and willingness to take part in group games and exercises.