Public Speaking Bootcamp

Utilize skills and tactics by entertainers such as improvisers and actors 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 or on a massive stage, confidence, clarity, and communication skills need to hit the mark.

In this fun and interactive class, you will learn how to bring out the best of yourself by proven methods which performers utilize to engage an audience, relax your nerves, leave an impression, and thrive off of positive attention.

Takeaways

• In depth lecture which will provide enhancement to your communication skills and abilities to connect with people
• Learn new ways of handling stress and nerves associated to public speaking and presenting yourself in high pressure situations
• Develop a warm up routine which will give you helpful strategies for feeling calm, present, ready and able to make an impact on stage
• Receive feedback to help identify your speaking strengths and weaknesses combined with time to practice for improvement

Preparation

• You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone as well as a strong internet connection.
• This course will occur completely online using Zoom and Slack.
• Course set up information will be emailed to all students signed up around 24 hours before (and again an hour before) your course launches.
• No prior experience is required and any public speaking exercises will be optional. Should you want to, be prepared to participate in group games and talk about yourself through easy and fun guided questions.
• Please come to class with a story that you're willing to share. The story should be about you and should be around 2 minutes in length.

Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one.

Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to have the technology enabled.