The hope good presenters project when pitching their ideas is not naïve hope. They’re not Pollyanna at the podium. Instead, the solutions they offer are supported by research, data, and expertise. This course will teach you how to merge hard facts with an imaginative vision in a way that at once resonates with and inspires your audience.
This course is part of the Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting Specialization
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No prior experience necessary
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
How to inspire people with a sense of "informed hope"
How to treat storytelling as an "entrepreneurial superpower"
How to expand your range of dynamic gestures and facial expressions
How to increase the creativity you bring to your next negotiation
Skills you will gain
- Problem Solving
- Dynamic Movement
- Resilience
- Optimism
- Ingenuity
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1 |Optimism: Vocabulary
Week 2 | Optimism: Speaking Studies and Speaking Exercises
Week 3 | Dynamic: Vocabulary
Week 4 | Dynamic: Studies & Exercises
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- 5 stars84.21%
- 4 stars7.89%
- 3 stars2.63%
- 1 star5.26%
TOP REVIEWS FROM SPEAKING AND PRESENTING: PITCHES AND PERSUASION
A very good course, taught by an exceptional instructor. It has helped me a lot in both my personal and professional life.
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